Maria Lafuente participated as a representative of Spanish design in the Amazing Thailand Global Thai Silk Exhibition 2026. The initiative, organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Association for the Promotion of Thai Silk and Culture, invited fashion designers from over 100 countries to interpret Thai silk through the lens of their own cultural traditions. The exhibit coincided with the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, which were held this year in Thailand’s capital city.
The designer’s set was displayed at Siam Paragon, Bangkok, from October 12th to 18th, and was part of a program that included the Amazing Thailand Grand Fashion Show, which was held on the 16th at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit.
The jacket, crafted from black Thai silk provided by the organizers, draws inspiration from the architectural volumes and silhouette construction of Cristóbal Balenciaga, a major influence in Lafuente’s work. The voluminous sleeves feature hand-crocheted appliqués made by Spanish artisans, while the color red adds an accent linked to Spanish identity.
The skirt, beige, is made from TENCEL™ fabric by Textil Santanderina, PEFC-certified, and is finished with interventions by Object Particulier crafted from spelt straw by master artisan Mamen Diego. The work with said ancient cereal grain continues the research that Lafuente and Objet Particulier have already developed in IMPRONTA, their Spring/Summer 2027 collection.
