Thailand Trends Globally! Lisa and Paan Nida Charoen Captivate Met Gala, Engagement Skyrockets
Thai superstars Lisa and Paan Nida made waves at Met Gala 2026 in New York, with Lisa earning a prestigious Host Committee role in her second appearance and Paan setting a record with her sixth attendance, both wearing designs by Robert Wun
Met Gala 2026 ignited from the opening moments when Thai superstars Lisa Manobal and Paan Nida Charoen Subhap graced the red carpet together in the creations of world-class designer Robert Wun. This wasn't merely a standard red carpet walk—it transformed into a powerful collaboration that captivated the entire fashion world.
In her triumphant second appearance, Lisa Manobal achieved an even greater milestone by being honored as one of the Host Committee members for Met Gala 2026, a role representing influential figures in global fashion and culture. Receiving this prestigious position in just her second year solidified her status as a global icon.
Meanwhile, Paan Nida Charoen Subhap made her sixth Met Gala appearance, setting a record as the Thai attendee with the most appearances. She continues to be invited as a special guest of Anna Wintour, reflecting the fashion world's confidence in her as a key figure in global fashion.
Met Gala, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, remains the world's most exclusive red carpet, bringing together superstars and fashion icons worldwide to compete with looks based on this year's theme "Fashion Is Art," powerfully connecting to the "Costume Art" exhibition.
Paan's look reflected a futuristic world through an interpretation of AI technology and robotics in human life, created in collaboration with renowned designer Robert Wun. The highlight was a functioning mechanical silver hand that moves—a collaboration between Robert Wun and mechanical artist Casey Curran—transforming the look into "living art" that stunned onlookers.
Robert Wun further cemented his status by being selected to display his work in the Met Gala 2026 exhibition and by designing Lisa's look this year. The fact that both Thai women chose the same designer became one of the night's most talked-about moments.
Despite wearing different looks and styles, Lisa as a new-generation global superstar and Paan in her sixth Met Gala appearance created a combined force that captivated media and audiences worldwide. This marked another important milestone for Thai fashion, not just "reaching" the world stage but "standing at the center of conversation." When two Thai powers converged on the same night, it was no wonder the world turned its attention to Thailand once again.
