📓TOMMY RUANG
This February, we’re celebrating love in all its forms—love for fashion, culture, and home. Meet Tommy Ruang, whose heart beats for Thailand. He takes us on a playful walk through iconic Thai cultural landmarks, mixing heritage with high fashion alongside three Pinoy designers: Edrick Paz, Jowie Namayan, and Dave Arden. It’s a fun cross-cultural fashion moment where Thai pride meets Filipino creativity. Know more about Tommy in this month’s BURN BOOK. #CoolBurnBook #CoolisinSession
GETTING TO KNOW TOMMY
Name: Charupob Ruangsuwan
Nationality: Thai
Height: 186 cm
Agency: L Scout Model
Modeling Nickname: Tommy Ruang
Favorite Fashion Era: The 1970s Bohemian era — I love the freedom, relaxed silhouettes, and natural confidence of that era.
How did you get into modeling? I started my modeling career by walking the runway for Theatre in Thailand, and since then I have continued to receive consistent modeling work.
DAVE ARDEN
STYLE QUESTIONS
Signature Runway Walk: Clean, confident, and controlled with a strong inner.
Go-To Off-Duty Outfit: Less is more.
Favorite Designer: Saint Laurent — I admire the clean lines, sharp tailoring, and timeless elegance.
A Fashion Trend You Wish Would Come Back: Camouflage and military-inspired prints.
A Trend You Wish Would Disappear Forever: Real animal fur.
Best Fashion Advice You’ve Ever Received: Don’t be afraid to mix patterns — confidence makes it work.
EDRICK PAZ
MODELING CAREER QUESTIONS
The Shoot That Challenged You the Most: Editorial shoots that required strong movement shot.
Dream Campaign: Walking the runway in the four major fashion capitals with a high-end luxury brand.
A Photographer You’d Love to Work With: Steven Meisel
What Do You Always Carry in Your Model Bag: A portable fan — sometimes it gets extremely hot on set.
JOWIE NAMAYAN
BEAUTY & SELF-CARE
Your Must-Have Skincare Product: Retinol
Favorite Makeup Look for Castings: Clean skin with light grooming only.
Hair Care Secret: Deep conditioning after every wash.
One Beauty Rule You Never Break: Always applying sunscreen to my face.
Fragrance That Feels “So You”: Jo Malone Wild Bluebell.
Photography: Rxandy Capinpin
Fashion Designers: Jowie Namayan / Dave Arden / Edrick Paz
Grooming: Bhads Castor using Kit & Co
Special Thanks to Lester Buyao of L Scout Models
