VATANIKA PATAMASINGHA

WHY HER? Vatanika, who represented her country as one of Asia’s Most Stylish Women in our January issue this year, is one of Thailand’s most sought-after fashion designers. A graduate of Central Saint Martins and the London College of Fashion, she established her eponymous label in 2011, gaining a loyal following (her Instagram account has more than 280,000 followers) at home and abroad for her beautiful, sophisticated designs.