Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya

Fashion Designer

Thai Bangkok, Thailand

Quick Info

ProfessionFashion Designer
NationalityThai
Date of Birth08/01/1987
Age39 years
BirthplaceBangkok, Thailand

Latest News about Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya

23/01/2026

Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya presided over the official opening of the new structure of Donkoi Sustainable Village in Sakon Nakhon. The centre teaches a modernised version of traditional indigo dyeing techniques, building on her previous visit in November 2020 where she suggested improvements to preserve local wisdom in weaving and dyeing.

14/08/2025

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) presented Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya with the WIPO Award for Creativity Excellence. The award recognized her creative ingenuity in intellectual property, fashion, and design, along with her contributions to preserving Thai culture and creating sustainable opportunities for local artisans through eco-friendly textile production.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameChao Busyanambejra Mahidol
Title NameHer Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya
Other Names
  • Sirivannavari Nariratana Vajiralongkorn
  • Mom Chao Chakkrityapha Mahidol
  • Mom Chao Sirivanvari Mahidol
Known ForProfessional fashion designer and Princess of Thailand
DynastyChakri

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3" (162 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • Bachelor's degree in Arts from Chulalongkorn University
  • Master's degree in Design from Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode
  • Bachelor's degree, with first-class honors and a gold medal, in fashion design from the Creative Arts Department, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University
  • Bachelor's degree with first-class honors and gold medal in Fashion Design from the Creative Arts Department, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University
  • Master's degree in Design from École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne

Personal Life

ReligionTheravada Buddhism
Hobbies
  • Horse Riding
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Poetry
  • Badminton

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherKing Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua (Rama X)
MotherSujarinee Vivacharawongse
Siblings
  • 4 brothers, including Juthavachara, Vacharaesorn, Chakriwat, and Vatchrawee
  • 1 half-brother, Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti
  • 1 half-sister, Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati
  • 4 brothers from mother Sujarinee

Career

OverviewSirivannavari is an internationally recognized fashion designer, athlete, and royal figure who has established herself as a prominent figure in both the fashion and cultural preservation sectors. She founded her fashion brand Sirivannavari Bangkok and has been instrumental in promoting Thai craftsmanship and traditional textile techniques globally.
Achievements
  • Debuted her fashion collection at Paris Fashion Week, becoming one of the youngest Thai designers to showcase there.
  • Recognized for her contributions to fashion and awarded multiple national and international honors.
  • Represented Thailand in badminton at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games, winning gold.
  • Competed as a member of the Thai equestrian team in the 2013 and 2017 Southeast Asian Games.
  • Made her global fashion debut in 2007 at Paris Fashion Week, invited by renowned designer Pierre Balmain, becoming one of the youngest Thai designers to showcase there
  • Founded her fashion brand Sirivannavari Bangkok at age 18
  • Received the Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri and the King Rama X Royal Cypher Medal, First Class, in 2019
  • Received the WIPO Award for Creativity Excellence on 14 August 2025 for contributions to intellectual property, fashion, design, and preservation of Thai culture
  • Presided over the official opening of Donkoi Sustainable Village in Sakon Nakhon on 23 January 2026, which teaches modernized traditional indigo dyeing techniques
Military Service
CountryThailand
Service/BranchRoyal Thai Army
RankMajor General

Style Quotient

Fashion InitiativesPromotes Thai silk and traditional weaving communities through her fashion brand, ensuring support for rural craftsmen. Her designs typically feature flowing silhouettes and elegant designs inspired by Thai heritage. She actively advocates for sustainable fashion and the preservation of traditional textile techniques, including indigo dyeing and silk weaving.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Original name was Mom Chao Busyanambejra Mahidol; was renamed by Queen Sirikit.
2. Was elevated to Princess status by her grandfather in 2005.
3. Trained in equestrian sports and competed on a national level.
4. Designed dresses worn by representatives in major international events, facing both praise and criticism.
5. Received the Knight of the Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri and the King Rama X Royal Cypher Medal, First Class, in 2019.
6. Born as Chao Busyanambejra Mahidol; was renamed by Queen Sirikit
7. Is the only daughter of King Vajiralongkorn and his second wife Sujarinee Vivacharawongse
8. Following her parents' divorce in 1996, her mother moved the family to the United Kingdom, but her father ordered her return to Thailand while her brothers remained abroad
9. Studied fashion in Europe and is multilingual
10. Her fashion collections often draw inspiration from her poetry and personal passions
11. Actively involved in cultural preservation projects supporting traditional Thai craftsmanship and rural communities
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