Siam Piwat Group – a leading real estate and retail business developer, and the owner and operator of world-renowned projects such as Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery, as well as a joint owner of ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok – is reinforcing its position as a frontrunner in global destination development and fashion and luxury retail. This is achieved through collaboration with global partners and major media in the fashion industry, including globally recognised leader in fashion news Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), industry experts, and operators of leading global brands, as well as KASIKORNBANK. Together, they will host the WWD x Siam Piwat Global Fashion Spotlight on Friday, 4th October 2024. This will be the first event in Southeast Asia to bring together thought leaders and influencers across the fashion industry and showcase the potential of Thailand’s fashion industry, with the goal of elevating the country into one of the world’s fashion hubs.
Tipanat Lenbury, Senior Executive Vice President of Sales and Business Relations for the Fashion Business Group at Siam Piwat Co., Ltd., stated, “Siam Piwat is committed to driving Thailand’s fashion industry towards becoming a global fashion hub and one of the world’s leading luxury destinations. Our goal is to create a positive impact on the economy and foster growth for everyone in this industry chain. We play a crucial role in advancing the luxury market and have consistently earned the trust of leading global brands as a business partner. In addition, we have championed the Thai fashion industry by fostering creativity and innovation and boosting its presence on the world stage.”
Making its debut in Southeast Asia, the WWD x Siam Piwat Global Fashion Spotlight aims to highlight the capabilities of Thailand’s fashion industry and elevate the country into a world-class fashion hub. This landmark event offers a unique platform for Siam Piwat’s partners, suppliers, and retailers to gain invaluable insights, connect with industry leaders, and find inspiration. “We are thrilled to be hosting this important event with Siam Piwat,” said Amanda Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Fairchild Media Group. “The Thai market is quickly evolving into a true voice in the luxury retail conversation, and WWD is excited to shine a global spotlight on what this burgeoning region’s wave of growth means for the future of our industry.” "There could be no better time to be organising the WWD x Siam Piwat Global Fashion Spotlight in Bangkok, as Southeast Asia, and Asia in general, continues to have a major impact globally, ranging from fashion to film, music to the arts. We are thrilled to be partnering with Siam Piwat on this event, which will bring together key industry leaders from major brands to discuss the potential of the luxury market in the region, the culture of sustainability, the importance of craftsmanship and artisans, and more," said James Fallon, Editorial Director of WWD and Fairchild Media Group.
Themed “South East Asia – Luxury’s New Future,” the event will feature panel discussions on topics such as “Building Brands for a Global Consumer,” “Adapting to the New Luxury Landscape,” and “Southeast Asia: Power of Global Influence.” Key figures and influencers across the fashion industry have been invited to participate in the seminar.
As the developer of some of the world’s most significant global destinations and a pioneer in fashion and luxury retail, Siam Piwat Group is driven by creativity and the aspiration to consistently exceed expectations. This has enabled the company to deliver a diverse array of premium lifestyle experiences and attract over 100 million Thai customers and international tourists annually over the years. With long-standing success that transcends domestic competition, Siam Piwat’s shopping centres have established themselves as some of the world’s best and most closely watched fashion hubs and luxury destinations.Top of Form