Prestige 40 Under 40
Prestige’s 40 Under 40 was launched over a decade ago across all Prestige titles including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and of course, Thailand. This annual list presents 40 individuals under the age of 40, who are considered game-changers and industry disruptors in their individual fields.
In Thailand, 2020’s recipients were awarded based on their accomplishments under four distinct categories, and they are ‘The Change Makers’, ‘The Trend Setters’, ‘The Creatives’ and ‘The Entrepreneurs’.
To mark 2020’s edition, Prestige invited the winners of 2020, and alumni from previous years, for the first time to celebrate with an evening of curated indulgences. With the support of their patrons BVLGARI, Cavallino Motors Co., Ltd., González Byass and Lucaris, as well as the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, respectively, Prestige hosted an invitation-only sit-down dinner on December 3, at the Conservatory Ballroom of the brand new Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok.
The aesthetic theme of the evening was styled under a navy blue and silver colour scheme, and guests were invited to be dressed to express their own individual style. Needless to say, the crème de la crème of Bangkok showed up dressed to the nines.
Upon arrival guests were ushered to BVLGARI’S festive-inspired photo booth, following which they collected a special souvenir of a BVLGARI photo frame with their picture. The Italian house also set up an onsite boutique showcasing their newest collection of high jewellery creations.
A striking grey Ferrari Roma – La Nuova Dolce Vita – awaited guests as they stepped into the ballroom. Brought in by Cavallino Motors Co., Ltd., the strategic placement of the car within the event space allowed guests to get up and close to the magnificent sportscar. Guests also had the opportunity to take a slow-motion video of themselves through a state-of-the-art crane, nicknamed Alfred, that was placed against the background of the Ferrari Roma.
The celebrations began with a welcome speech from Waraporn Siriboonma, the Managing Director of Burdaluxury Thailand, followed by a short video presentation into the legacy of Prestige’s 40 Under 40, and then the first set of awards for the winners of ‘The Change Makers’ category.
Right after, guests indulged in a sumptuous five-course dinner prepared by the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok which were paired with exceptional wines provided by González Byass.
Between each course, the emcee invited sponsors and management of Burdaluxury Thailand to give out the awards in the remaining three categories. Nandhamalee ‘Bing’ Bhirombhakdi, Managing Director of Cavallino Motors Co., ltd., presented to the winners of ‘The Trend Setters’ category. While CJ Quema, Commercial Manager of BVLGARI Thailand, took over ‘The Creatives’ section. And finally, Reena Hallberg, Managing Editor of Prestige (Thailand), gave the last set to the winners under ‘The Entrepreneurs’ category.
The winners of the 2020 edition as well as alumni from previous years were called upon stage to take group photos to commemorate this special evening. The night continued to the background score of a live jazz band, while 40 of Thailand’s finest networked and mingled in true Prestige style.