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Why Mai Davika keeps turning to Vietnamese designer Le Thanh Hoa

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Mai Davika wore a pastel-blue, off-the-shoulder gown by Vietnamese designer Le Thanh Hoa at the Entertain Awards 2026.
  • Davika contacted Hoa directly about a month before the event and discussed the design, materials and silhouette through messages and video calls.
  • The collaboration marked the second time Davika had chosen Hoaโ€™s work, which he said reflected her trust in his teamโ€™s craftsmanship.

Mai Davika did not go through a stylist for her latest red-carpet appearance. The Thai actress contacted Vietnamese designer Le Thanh Hoa herself to commission the gown she wore at the Entertain Awards 2026.

The pastel-blue dress featured a dropped waist and an off-the-shoulder design shaped through draping. Hand-applied feather layers added movement to the skirt as Davika walked the international red carpet.

Hoa said Davika reached out about a month before the event. The actress discussed the concept, fabric and silhouette directly with him, without a stylist or other intermediary. The two sides worked remotely through messages and video calls, and the finished gown arrived in Bangkok about 10 days before the ceremony.

This is her habit. We have worked together several times, so there were no obstacles. She is always proactive and professional.

· Le Thanh HoaThe designer explained why Mai Davika contacted him directly for the gown.

The designer said Davika was surprised that the dress fitted her perfectly and required no further alterations. This was the second time she had selected one of his designs. Hoa said an international star wearing his work was already a pleasure, but Davikaโ€™s decision to contact him personally again gave the collaboration special meaning.

Hoa described the partnership as more than a one-event styling choice. He said it showed an alignment in aesthetic and Davikaโ€™s confidence in the craftsmanship of his Vietnamese design team. Other international and Chinese stars have also worn his creations at events including the Cannes Film Festival.

Having an international star wear my design is already a joy, but Davika continuing to trust me and contacting me herself for her second appearance brought me a truly special emotion.

· Le Thanh HoaHoa described his reaction to Davika choosing his work for a second time.
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Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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