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The Story of Thai Fabric | Amazing Thailand

The Story of Thai Fabric | Amazing Thailand
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Maya Wong | Felix Atkinson
Felix Atkinson
I paint emotions. Above all else, the emotional self (rather than the intellectual) is what drives my work. Constantly resolving some degree of internal conflict, while having new problems arise during the act of painting, is fundamental to my artistic process. My idea of portraiture is not about depicting reality, but a crystallisation of our collective feelings.
From the constant stream of faces that float around us each day (strangers on the street, friends and lovers, what I see on TV and magazine covers), I work on isolating certain traits/expressions, removing them from their initial context, and isolating these in an unreal space that is outside of our physical reality.
Through creating a sensory experience on the canvas, I desire for people to connect to my work on a deeper, more emotional level and for the painting to belong to them, as much as it belongs to myself.
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GRADUATE COLLECTION
MAYA WONG’s graduate collection marked the inception of the brand’s signature design language, blending heritage with contemporary innovation. Recognized for its artistic vision, the collection earned Maya the Jury’s Selection: Fashion Design Award at the prestigious Art4d Magazine Awards.
Drawing inspiration from Wong Kar-wai’s iconic films, In the Mood for Love and 2046, the collection reinterprets the elegance of 1960s Hong Kong through a modern lens. It pays homage to the era’s Western-influenced tailoring, featuring impeccably crafted high-collared qipaos with bold, modern graphics and structured trench coats. Elevating the craftsmanship, each piece is meticulously constructed from high-quality handwoven cotton, ensuring both authenticity and refinement.
Plaid has been a defining element in Maya Wong’s design aesthetic ever since his early fascination with punk—long before he even knew its cultural significance. “When I first saw the plaid qipao in Wong Kar-wai’s film, I thought, ‘Wow, that feels so modern,’” Maya recalls. That moment became the foundation of his exploration into plaid as a core motif in his collection.
Determined to create a unique plaid pattern for each look, he drew inspiration from the precise spacing found in traditional dragon robes, resulting in a striking and meticulously structured textile design. To bring his vision to life, Maya traveled to Na Pho, a small town in Buriram, where he personally oversaw the weaving of each fabric. He further innovated by incorporating tinsel threads into the weave, creating a futuristic fur-like texture—a nod to the surreal, otherworldly atmosphere of 2046.
The collection is unified by a singular concept: dress shirts reinterpret the high-collared qipao, while jackets take inspiration from the regal structure of the dragon robe, blending tradition with a distinctly modern edge.
Wallpaper Thailand magazine


August Issue 2015
Photographer | Pisid Whangvisarn
Fashion Editor | Tar Enough
Stylist | Chris Kanisorn

Stylist | Purimphat Nithiwadsopon
Model | Angelika Cierpucha


Model | Patcharida Worraphongdee
ABD magazine


Photographed by Jeerawbusy
Styled by Jaturapat Centimetre Khemnark
Make up by Sukhon Srimarattanakul
Hair Styled by Hereal Miiu
Models | Kate at WM Models

Photographed by Jeerawbusy
Styled by Jaturapat Centimetre Khemnark
Makeup by Sukhon Srimarattanakul
Hair Styled by Hereal Miiu
Models | Kate at WM Models