It is truly a source of pride for Thai people with the return appearance of Nene Royal or Praew Rattikan Amlai the 16-year-old girl from Phuket Province on the NBC show America’s Got Talent in the United States.
This time, Nene chose to perform "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden, creating a sensational stage moment that earned her the Golden Buzzer from Mel B, one of the judges and former member of the Spice Girls, securing her place in the finals on 22 Sep 2026.
Another topic gaining attention online is Nene’s outfit, which harmoniously blends the image of a young rockstar with Thai identity. Recently, Nene Royal revealed the inspiration behind this costume through her official page, Nene Royal:
“CONCEPT: LET’S ROCK TO THE WORLD — showing the world how beautiful and powerful “Thainess” really is.
Every element of Nene Royal’s outfit this time is not just “fashion” but a storytelling piece weaving together Thailand, art, culture, family, and dreams into one outfit to bring Thai identity to the eyes of the global audience.
Nene Royal T-shirt
A sportswear piece from the Nene Royal page, produced and sold by her mother, Aom. This shirt carries not only the artist’s name but is woven with love, dedication, and support from her mother in every fiber. The shirt was modified by cutting off the sleeves and binding the collar.
Vest from TiTA Style
This vest is crafted by combining Thai fabric with leather perfectly, expressing cultural value, modernity, and strength all in one piece.
The Thai fabric on the front is “Dut Dao,” a handwoven textile from the Nong Bua Lamphu weaving group, reflecting the charm and craftsmanship of Thai artisans. Inside, it uses a Chinese key-patterned Pateh fabric symbolizing “success.” Every sewing detail is carefully crafted so that when the zipper is opened, the hidden Chinese key pattern inside becomes visible. This serves as a special detail and a meaningful source of encouragement for Nene. For accessories, elements of traditional Thai jewelry — such as necklaces, belts, earrings, chains, and gold buttons — were redesigned and combined into a special chest piece that conveys Thai beauty from a contemporary perspective.
Pants
Black denim jeans with zebra patterns from the Italian brand BLUMARINE add a contemporary, international fashion vibe to this look, conveying coolness, fierceness, power, and rock spirit. The black base with zebra stripes makes the pants stand out uniquely with personality.
Pants cover
This is a high-quality ancient silk fabric called Puem Manjakiri or embroidered Puem from Manjakiri district, Khon Kaen Province. It features exquisite and distinctive cone-edge patterns created by the ikat weaving technique. This fabric has a long history dating back to the Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin eras and was once important for noble attire in royal ceremonies. Nowadays, it is very rare. The fabric was enhanced with gold painting following the Chinese key ikat patterns to make it shimmer under stage lights. The other side still shows the ikat pattern across the whole piece.
Gold-colored accessory pieces adorning the pants cover were chosen to symbolize elegance and auspiciousness. Gold, being a color that conveys value and prominence, complements the Thai silk fabric, enhancing the outfit’s Thai identity and artistic worth.
The first piece features crystal weaving dyed gold to match the skirt’s pattern, giving shape and standout presence during stage movements.
The second piece is woven with spaces to shape the front skirt and avoid excess bulk. The gold metal parts are round with engraved gooseberry bead patterns to weigh down the skirt’s front left and right sides, allowing separation and movement so she can crouch and play guitar nimbly.
The third piece is a silver chain designed as a gold-plated alloy with dark gemstones, styled to reflect Thai identity resembling a traditional necklace adapted into a waist chain. This creates a rock vibe blended with Thai elements. The jewelry engraved with floral motifs adds a playful yet sweet touch to her Rock Girl persona.
Black leather boots from CPS
add strength, coolness, and complete Nene Royal’s authentic stage look.
Thanks to the design and creative teams from AGT for their ideas and collaboration in creating this look.
Thanks to Khun Khem for providing the Puem Manjakiri silk fabric and jeans.
Thanks to Khun Thoop and Nong Pote from TiTA Style for completing the vest within two days.
Thanks to the generous sponsors who played a crucial role in supporting and helping bring the beauty and uniqueness of Thai culture to the global stage.
Thanks to Khun Ice for planning, coordinating, and developing the concept into the actual outfit, ensuring every element reflects Nene’s identity, rock spirit, and Thai heritage perfectly, as well as for managing and changing her costumes throughout the Live Shows.
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