Vatit Virashpanth and Itthi Metanee

Biography

Old Town — Vatit Virashpanth and Itthi Metanee are the creators behind Vatit Itthi, a ready-to-wear line that combines timeless elegance with a twist for modern women.

Vatit and Itthi met and started working together as costume designers while they were students more than a decade ago in Bangkok, Thailand. Their clients in Bangkok include the Bangkok Playhouse, Mazda, Christian Dior, Shiseido, Motorola and Nissin.

After a few years of collaboration, Vatit went to fashion school in Atlanta, Georgia. Itthi went to work as a writer and producer for a TV production company in Bangkok. Soon after, Vatit moved to Chicago and landed a job as an assistant designer in a couture shop. Itthi soon joined him in Chicago where he continued his theatre studies.

In 2002, Vatit and Itthi decided to make Chicago their second home. They formed Vatit Itthi, a clothing line that represents who they are and what they love. Vatit Itthi became part of Chicago’s fashion community and landed a spot in Chicago is Red Hot, hosted by Mayor Richard Dailey.

In 2005, their hard work pays off when they are awarded as up and coming fashion designers. They were honored as Style Makers & Rule Breakers, an event hosted by Fashion Group international of Chicago.