Gulf Kanawut: The New Face of Gucci

Gucci, the Italian luxury fashion house, has made a significant move in its engagement with the vibrant Thai market by appointing Gulf Kanawut Traipipattanapong, a Thailand-born actor, model, and singer, as its latest brand ambassador. This marks a milestone as Gulf is the first male brand ambassador from Thailand for Gucci.

Born in Bangkok, Gulf’s acting career kicked off in 2015 at the age of 17 with a guest role in Channel 3’s series “Mafia Luerd Mungkorn: Singha”. After a two-year hiatus to pursue his education, Gulf was cast for “TharnType: The Series,” which boosted his local and global popularity. His portrayal of Type Thiwat, a prejudiced university boy whose relationship with gay roommate Tharn Kirigun gradually evolves from tension to affection, gained him accolades.

In 2020, Gulf added singer to his résumé, releasing his first single, titled “Missing Baby,” alongside his colleague Wanarat Ratsameerat, as part of record label GMM Grammy’s Boyfriend project.

Gulf has been a friend of the house since 2020, attending Gucci events and fashion shows. He most recently attended the Gucci Ancora men’s fall 2024 show in Milan last January sporting a white, logoed sweatshirt paired with black leather pants and a crossbody Jackie bag. He previously sat front row at the Gucci cruise 2024 fashion show held in Seoul last May.

In his new role, Gulf is expected to continue attending both global and local Gucci events. He has already made a splash at The Exchange TRX, where dedicated fans swarmed the new Gucci boutique in anticipation of his presence.

Gulf’s appointment as Gucci’s brand ambassador is not just a professional milestone but also a testament to his commitment to the values and legacy that Gucci represents in the world of high fashion. With his charms and infectious smile, Gulf is set to take the fashion world by storm.

As we look forward to seeing more of Gulf in his new role, one thing is certain: the future is bright for this rising star and the iconic brand he now represents.