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2 Minutes with: Araya Indra

Two minutes and 13 quirky questions with Thailand’s top style icon, Araya Indra.

Photography
Binn Buameanchol
Styling
Kiekie De La Rue and Chaichana Sudpraserth
May 01, 2017
After nearly three decades working her magic in the fashion and entertainment industries, stylist Araya “Art” Indra is well known for her quirks, clothes, and big sunglasses. But there is far more to Araya than being a stylist. Mysterious, one-of-a-kind, and inspirational – to the point that fashion insiders nickname her the “walking, living Vogue” – Araya is a style icon like no other. Her fashion wisdom shines through her determined eyes, often framed by her signature graphic eyeliner. On the job, she is daring and scrupulous, but in person, her warm personality is disarming.

Exclusively for 2Magazine, Araya shared with us her favorites, memories, and dreams, all in the span of two minutes.

Why did you choose this career?
I’ve always been a dressy person and I’ve always liked art.

What are you doing now?
I’m a university lecturer, show director, and model.

If you had to wear the same outfit every day, what would it be?
I’d be naked.

Your favorite lip color?
Yves Saint Laurent’s red.

Your dream stylists?
Grace Coddington and Katie Grand.

Your favorite food?
Som tum.

The most heavenly scent in the world?
Art & Cherry by Erb Perfume

The best way to unwind?
Travel abroad.

If you could style anyone in the world, that person would be…
Ariel from The Little Mermaid when she’s human.

The most stylish woman, in your opinion?
Mademoiselle Coco Chanel.

The most stylish man, in your opinion?
James Dean.

Favorite childhood memory?
Doing traditional Thai dance in front of the whole school – it was the first time I dressed as a woman and wore make-up!

If you were a cartoon character?
Jessica Rabbit in Cool World – she’s feisty, sassy and powerful.