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Rarin Thongma | |
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| Born | December 2, 1984 |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Alma mater | Istituto Europeo di Design Università per Stranieri di Perugia |
| Occupation(s) | Investor, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | O&B (Founder and CEO) Number Five Capital (Founder) |
“Tata” Rarin Thongma is an investor and entrepreneur, known for founding O&B (Other Best Friend), a Thai shoe brand, and Christina Gray Group Co., Ltd.[1][2][3] She has also founded Number Five Capital LTD.
Early life and education
editRarin was born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand.[4] She completed her Bachelor's in Product Design at Silpakorn University in 2006.[5][6] Later, she obtained a Master of Arts in Fashion Marketing, Management, and Retail from the Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan in 2010.[7][8][9][6] In 2011, she studied Italian at the Università per Stranieri di Perugia.[5]
Career
editShe started her own business with an initial investment of $3000, which grew into a Multi Million dollar.[10][11][12] In 2023, she transitioned the business into a public company.
Founding of O&B
editIn 2012, Thongma founded O&B, a shoe brand known for its ballet flats.[13][14][2][15] The brand utilised social media and e-commerce platforms to establish its presence in the South East Asain fashion market.[16][17][18] O&B collaborated with Aimee Song and fashion icon Anna Dello Russo during Milan Fashion Week in 2018.[9][2][19]
Initially, Thongma launched Bagbook, focusing on online handbag sales.[7] By 2016, expanding its product range to include footwear.[7]
O&B gained recognition for its "Audrey" ballerina flats, available in 50 colors and made from sheepskin leather.[5][14][16][19][20] Thongma's designs balance comfort and style, appealing to working women. O&B's collections include the Audrey Sailor Moon series, inspired by manga characters and adorned with crystal heart motifs.[8][9][15][4]
Under Thongma's leadership, O&B expanded its product line to include high heels, Bride shoes, sneakers, accessories and apparels, gaining prominence on international runways and events like the Miss Universe pageant.
Other Ventures
editIn addition to O&B, Thongma launched B Casa, a home decor brand under the Christina Gray Group.[21][22][23][15][24]
In 2024, Thongma founded Number Five Capital LTD, a private equity firm based in London that focuses on sustainable growth investments in the fashion, cosmetics, and creative industries.
Public Speaking
editThongma has spoken at various forums, including TedTalk[25] and the "She’s Mercedes" platform by Mercedes-Benz.[1][26][27] Her work has been recognised for its impact on both the Thai and international fashion scenes.[28]
Social impact initiatives
editThongma is part of the global initiative "World Cares - The End of Social Distancing", which addresses loneliness and mental health challenges resulting from pandemic-related social distancing.[29] She addresses loneliness and depression by organising community programs, raising mental health awareness, and collaborating with various organisations and influencers. She advocates for mental health policy reforms and leads efforts to combat social isolation globally. Thongma's efforts focus on fostering human connection, raising awareness of mental health issues, and advocating for systemic change to create a more supportive society.
Awards and recognition
editThongma has received several accolades, including:[1]
- Being named in Thailand Tatler’s Gen T list in 2018.
- Being awarded "Designer of the Year" by Howe Magazine in 2019.
- Being recognised in Hello Thailand’s list of 500 A-list movers and shakers.
- Being featured in Thailand Tatler's Society 500 List.
References
edit- ^ a b c "WFWPI Virtual Cafe 'Spring Fashion and Health'". Women's Federation For World Peace International. 2022-04-22. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ a b c "WFWP Perspective: Women Entrepreneurship Webinar". Women's Federation For World Peace International. 2021-09-11. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Team". PADTHAI's Blog. 2010-02-08. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ a b "O&B by Tata Rarin. L'ultima collezione si ispira a Sailor Moon". Vogue Italia (in Italian). 2019-08-13. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ a b c "Prestige 300 high flyers - Rarin Tata Thongma".
- ^ a b "5 Fascinating Facts about Rarin "Tata" Thongma of O&B".
- ^ a b c "Rarin Thongma". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ a b "TEDxPathumWanWomen | TED". www.ted.com. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ a b c "O&B shoes credits influencers, partnerships for its rapid success".
- ^ "THAI BRAND┃A PAIR OF DOLL SHOES HAS BECOME POPULAR. AN INTERVIEW WITH RARIN THONGMA, THE FOUNDER OF O&B. GOOD SHOES HAVE A SMOOTH ROAD". Vision Thai ???? (in Simplified Chinese). 2015-08-14. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "An opportunity that anyone can grab 'Ta-Rarin Thongma' from a shopaholic transformed into a hundred-million-dollar businessman!!".
- ^ "WFWP Perspective: Women Entrepreneurship' Webinar". www.peopo.org (in Traditional Chinese). Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ Prestige Thailand (2021-08-09). Believing in Yourself like Rarin “Tata” Thongma of O&B. Retrieved 2024-05-28 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b "'Ta' Rarin Thongma | Founder of O&B". Siam Scope Magazine. 2017-09-08. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ a b c "O&B PRESENTS EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATION WITH SAILOR MOON". The BigChilli. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ a b "50 shades of pink". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Fashion-forward Shoe Brand O&B Achieves Sales Success and Wins Customers' Hearts Through LINE SHOPPING". ThaiPR.NET. 2023-06-23. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Exhibition time". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ a b "Walking on air". nationthailand. 2019-03-27. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "50 shades of pink". inkl. 2019-03-07. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Department of Business Development". www.trustmarkthai.com. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "O&B stirs cosmic hearts with Audrey Sailor Moon collection". nationthailand. 2019-09-23. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "WFWPI Viewpoint 911 Women's Entrepreneurship International Online Seminar". www.peopo.org (in Traditional Chinese). Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Key takeaways from #VogueBusinessTalk Episode 2: 'The Role of E-Commerce in Today's Fashion Industry'". VOGUE Thailand. 2020-04-23. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ TEDx Talks (2021-01-08). My Ego is Killing Me | Rarin Thongma | TEDxPathumWanWomen. Retrieved 2024-05-28 – via YouTube.
- ^ "She's Mercedes – The Best or Nothing".
- ^ "MERCEDES-BENZ PRESENTS "SHE'S MERCEDES"". The BigChilli. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "OpnPayments: Key takeaways from Omise's 2nd open house of 2019; Features Unlocked". OpnPayments (in Japanese). 2019-09-09. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ Worldcares.co. "Worldcares.co". Worldcares.co (in Thai). Retrieved 2024-05-28.