# ASAVA

> ASAVA is a couture and eveningwear label based in Bangkok, Thailand, started in 2008. Behind the label: Polpat Asavaprapha. Known for minimalist “urban sophistication” and eveningwear.

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- Facts checked: 2026-10-22
- Author: Kaiser Khan (Founder & Editor)

## Quick facts

- Behind the label: Polpat Asavaprapha
- Based: Bangkok, Thailand
- Since: 2008
- Focus: Couture and eveningwear
- Makes: Womenswear and eveningwear
- Trained: Parsons; MBA, Claremont
- Official site: https://asavagroup.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asavagroup/

## Who is behind ASAVA?

Polpat Asavaprapha trained at Parsons and worked in New York before launching ASAVA in Bangkok in 2008, The Nation reported for the label’s tenth anniversary. The house is known for minimalist tailoring and eveningwear, including gowns for three Miss Universe Thailand titleholders up to 2017.

## Timeline

- 2008: Launches ASAVA in Bangkok. (source: https://www.nationthailand.com/detail/fashion/30351650)
- 2017: Has dressed three Miss Universe Thailand titleholders by this year. (source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-and-lifestyle/1516550/defined-by-taste)
- August 2018: Marks ten years with a film by the director Pen-Ek Ratanaruang. (source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-and-lifestyle/1516550/defined-by-taste)

## Sources

- [The Nation — ASAVA at ten (2018)](https://www.nationthailand.com/detail/fashion/30351650) — checked 2026-10-22
- [Bangkok Post — Defined by taste (August 2018)](https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-and-lifestyle/1516550/defined-by-taste) — checked 2026-10-22
- [Tatler Asia — Polpat Asavaprapha](https://www.tatlerasia.com/people/moo-polpat-asavaprapha?listId=387) — checked 2026-10-22