Wearing her own design, Thipvipa hopes to become a top choice for royalty across the globe
Hence a normal day in the life of the young designer entails hours spent mulling over the creation of one-of-a-kind pieces. “L’Astelle is rooted in embroidery,” she explains. “Each piece takes months of preparation. Like any art, it requires time and patience.” Her love of European architecture, particularly gothic churches, opera houses and castles such as the Augustenberg Palace in Germany and Opéra Garnier in Paris, often inspires her work. “I try to emulate the same sophisticated beauty and level of craftsmanship that went into building those magnificent edifices,” she says.