Iconic Thai silk and lifestyle brand, Jim Thompson, hosted a star-studded soirée at the historic Dawnridge Estate – home of the late Tony Duquette – in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, honoring Thai culture and design, with key tastemakers in attendance
LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jim Thompson, the iconic lifestyle brand from Thailand known for preserving and revitalizing the art of Thai silk through its Beyond Silk vision, hosted an exclusive evening on Thursday, April 24, at the Tony Duquette estate, Dawnridge. Building on the excitement from The White LotusSeason 3, where the brand was prominently featured, the event attracted high-profile figures from the worlds of design, fashion, and entertainment to celebrate Jim Thompson's evolving creative vision and expanding presence beyond Thailand and especially in the United States.
Walton Goggins, Tayme Thapthimthong, Frank Cancelloni, Dom Hetrakul, Natasha Rothwell, and Jon Gries attend the Jim Thompson soirée celebrating the brand and "The White Lotus" at Tony Duquette’s Dawnridge Estate. Photo Credit: Harmony Gerber
Be Inthavong, Mike White, and Frank Cancelloni attend the Jim Thompson soirée celebrating the brand and "The White Lotus" at Tony Duquette’s Dawnridge Estate. Photo Credit: Harmony Gerber
Natasha Rothwell attends the Jim Thompson soirée celebrating the brand and "The White Lotus" at Tony Duquette’s Dawnridge Estate. Photo Credit: Harmony Gerber
Dom Hetrakul, Frank Cancelloni, and Tayme Thapthimthong attend the Jim Thompson soirée celebrating the brand and "The White Lotus" at Tony Duquette’s Dawnridge Estate. Photo Credit: Mark Humphrey
Walton Goggins and Jon Gries attend the Jim Thompson soirée celebrating the brand and "The White Lotus" at Tony Duquette’s Dawnridge Estate. Photo Credit: Harmony Gerber
Nestled in Beverly Hills, Dawnridge — known for its vibrant maximalist interiors and storied Hollywood legacy—provided a striking backdrop for the gathering. The evening showcased Jim Thompson's rich Thai heritage, seamlessly woven with modern style, while introducing guests to its contemporary resort wear and captivating home furnishings line. Guests were welcomed by Frank Cancelloni, Group CEO of Jim Thompson, who was joined by Be Inthavong, Creative Design Director, and Lisa Bregitzer, Managing Director of Jim Thompson America.
Among the guests were The White Lotus creator and director Mike White alongside cast members from the Emmy-winning series: Walton Goggins, Natasha Rothwell, Jon Gries, Tayme Thapthimthong, and Dom Hetrakul. Mr. Tor Saralamba, Consul-General of the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Los Angeles, was also present at the celebration, underscoring the cultural ties between Thailand and the United States.
"This evening was a celebration of creativity, heritage, collaboration and culture," said Frank Cancelloni, CEO of Jim Thompson. "Our presence in The White LotusSeason 3 marks an exciting moment for the brand, introducing our ready-to-wear, accessories and fabrics to a new generation of global tastemakers. This is a key milestone for our vision to become the first global lifestyle brand from Asia."
With red carpet custom-made ensembles for the main cast, stunning costumes throughout the series, and resort settings adorned with Jim Thompson Home Furnishings, the brand's presence in The White Lotus Season 3 underscored Jim Thompson's unique position at the intersection of culture, design, and storytelling. From being featured in the Oscar-winning film The King and I to its recent spotlight in The White Lotus Season 3, the brand has long been woven into the fabric of memorable moments in entertainment.
About Jim Thompson No brand spells heritage like Jim Thompson, the Thai Silk Company founded in 1951 by James H.W. Thompson, an architect, art collector, socialite, entrepreneur, and former OSS officer who is recognized as the driving force behind the revival of Thailand's silk industry. Jim Thompson's disappearance remains one of Southeast Asia's most intriguing unsolved mysteries.
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