TRIUMPH INSPIRATION AWARD 2009 TO FIND YOUNG DESIGNER TO THE GLOBAL LINGERIE COMPETITION IN MILAN
Triumph, the world’s largest lingerie manufacturer contributing innovation to the fashion world for 123 years of reputation, in cooperation with Accademia Italiana Fashion Institute, organized Triumph Inspiration Award 2009 which has been the global lingerie design competition for young fashion designers among 30 countries including Thailand.
Mr. Kenneth Marshall, Director of Triumph International (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. says, “The event of Triumph Inspiration Award 2009 has been held under the motto “ICON” with objectives to open opportunity to creative young designers to discover the exciting world of the underwear by sending their design collection (3 sets of underwear) and to support young talents to a professional career and the global experience. The winner of Thailand will receive prize worth more than 10,000 baht and right to join the global competition on 23 September 2009 in Milan, Italy, during the period of Milan Fashion Week. The global winner will receive cash prize of 15,000 Euro and great opportunity to work with Triumph’s designer team to produce the winning design in Limited Edition which will be sold worldwide in the year 2010. The 1st and 2nd runners up will receive the cash prize of 10,000 and 5,000 Euro respectively.
In Thailand, 25 young talented designers have presented their one – of – a – kind design showpieces under the interpretion of an ICON they have freely selected. 25 collections are presented on the runway at H-1, Thonglor are as follows:
1. Ms. Sophie Angenent, 20 years old young designer. Her icon is Masai, bringing impression of the African tribe into lingerie collection like safari throughout the continent (Kenya and Tanzania) traveling through colors, colors of Africa.
2. Ms. Surekha Chansrichawla, 19 years old fashion talent, chose William Shakespeare as her icon blending Renaissance art and balloon pant line to be the unique lingerie collection with a touch of modern Shakespeare.
3. Mr. Kritchawat Khamraktrakoon, 19 years old creative designer interprets his icon of Audrey Hepburn, a reknown superstar, through the attractive black and cream lingerie.
4. Ms. Nungtetsong Jamir, 21 years old young designer, presents her icon of Cleopatra through the lingerie collection of modernized version of the ancient Egyptian Queen Cleopatra.
5. Ms. Pattamon Taechanarong, 23 years old creative talent, presents her chosen icon of Twiggy who is one of ‘60s fashion model prototype through an exclusive designed lingerie with the inspiration “I wish all the girl have the Mod look Funky and Fun”
6. Ms. Taya Kamthornthip, 17 years old young designer, chose the icon of Henry McCarty who was the well – known cowboy in the 19th country. Her lingerie collection was presented with inspiration “Cowboy has its own distinctive points and it would be an interesting collection.“
7. Ms. Pimpisa Thongruoenkul, 16 years old creative designer. She chose the icon of Keith Richards who was the member of Rolling Stones Band and transform her inspiration into attractive lingerie collection.
8. Mr. Bobby Dihn Chien Le, 20 years old vietnamese young talent, chose the icon of Paris Hilton and presented the glass – shaped and pink color tone bra.
9. Ms. Nakrin Kinijoun, 20 years old creative talent, chose the icon of Suriyothai, designed the lingerie collection with the color tone of black, pink and violet under the inspiration that ”All women have their beauty and with that beauty comes courage.“
10. Ms. Jewana Kim Lee, 21 years old young talent, chose the icon of Frida Kahlo, the artist of passion, strength and pain. She presented the black and red lingerie collection, reflecting blood – pain, fire – passion, and black - night – darkness mystery.
11. Mr. Adisak Jirasakkasem, 18 years old designer, selects the icon of King Arthur which can be described in 3 words, sexy queen, modern 09 and playfulness. This collection is full of bright color and big details like pleated and big glitter part presenting sexy modern Knight or 09’ Arthur.
12. Ms. Vanida Golten, 19 years old young designer, under the icon of Charie Chaplin, presenting black and white lingerie with some red color and decoration.
13. Ms. Zena Al – Rashed, 22 years old fashion talent, chose the icon of Dracula transforming it into lingerie playing the muscle, bone shapes and softer fabric showing the sexy side with the inspiration “It’s dirty tough and sexy portrayed, the inner side of the women.“
14. Ms. Arunrat Siripanyawuth, 22 years old young talent, selects the icon of Product Red to remind the people to help children and women who have Aids in Afica and eliminate this discase.
15. Ms. Cara Louise Ovens, 20 years old scottish designer, under the icon of Garfield presenting care–fee attitude and his funny personality. This lingerie collection is to take this element and translate them to the wearer to be able to express her true – self.
16. Ms. Tatiana Khalikova, 21 years old designer, chose the icon of iPod, the popular modern IT transforming into modern lingerie collection giving it an edgy look, but still preseving the sexiness and femininity.
17. Ms. Eva Kirn, 23 years old young talent, selects the icon of Louise Brooks who is the silent film star under the inspiration that captures and preserves Louise Brooks immortal spirit with the help of her trade mark looks -- the Black helmet.
18. Ms. Harleen Wongkhatri, 19 years old young designer, chose the icon of Anne Bolyn reflecting the character of complicated personality. The collection is inspired by her bold and seductive nature. A women with the urge to conquer.
19. Ms. Kornwika Chitchutrakcon, 19 years old young designer, selects the icon of The Kiss which is the well – known painting by Gustav Klimt. The design of this lingerie in gold, cream, white and black representing sexy, elegant, delicate, feminine and confident look.
20. Ms. Rujirat Udomthanasakul, 21 years old fashion talent, chose the icon of Blondie the world’s famous rocker. The collection is presented in black and gold color using leather lycra, studs and chains under the inspiration “She is blondie. She is extraordinary and she is rock all the way through.”
21. Ms. Nattharika Hongupathamchai, 20 years old young designer, selects the icon of Mulan who is heroine of legend China. The lingerie collection in pink and black color reflects the feminine and sexy, arrogant look under the inspiration “Bring at your courage that lies within you and you will discover another side of yourself.
22. Ms. Maria Hansson, 23 years old swedish young designer, selects the icon of Monopoly under the inspiration “The board is symbolizing your life and the hat is you, you can choose to be move and pushed around whenever people like to take you or you can take action and start having fun.”
23. Mr. Lars Meire, 23 years old swiss young talent, selects the icon of Dephne Guinness, who is heiress of the brewing beer company. The collection designs is transformable iron bird giving women freedom, creativity, beauty and a piece of Haute Couture – something unique.
24. Ms. Aveenesh Nadaraja, 22 years old Thai – Indian young talent, selects the icon of Wonder Women presenting the quintessentail image of female beauty, strength and truth. Reach for the stars and bring out your inner superhero within.“
25. Ms. Savitee Huangsakuncharoen, 21 years old young talent, selects the icon of Hisoka, a character from the series of Hunter Hunter, who use card to kill the enemy. This lingerie collection represents “Gambling for a life. Connection like a web.“
The judging committee of TIA 2009 in Thailand consists of Mr. Paothong Thoungchuea, Prof. Marshid Raffier, Mr. Kenneth Marshall, Ms. Heidrun Khunser and Ms. Elizabeth Romhild. The winner will receive the cash of 50,000 baht togetther with internship at Triumph International (Thailand) and the right to join the global competition in Milan, Italy on 23 September 2009. The first and the second runners up will receive 25,000 baht each.
Mr. Paothong Thongchuea, Academic Director of Accadamia Italiana says, “we have expected that Triumph Inspiration Award 2009 will be the most beneficial and value experience for young designers. It would be another significant step of fashion talents to express their creativity to profession career and to the global stage. It also enhances the progress of fashion and underwear aspects regarding design, materials, production and function.”
