Tension ran high until the very last minute after Mai Davika Horné’s return flight from China was delayed by five hours. Despite this, the top-tier spirit of the star did not falter. Mai decided to do her hair and makeup right at the airport. Upon landing in Thailand, she dashed off and took a motorcycle taxi through traffic, rushing to the runway to make it just in time for the finale. The closing of the AB. Angelys Balek fashion show at ELLE Fashion Week 2026 drew great excitement, hailed as one of the year's standout shows. The latest collection beautifully expressed the splendor of nature amid a transforming world.
The front row was ablaze as leading figures and rising stars of the fashion world delivered bold, stylish, and impeccably chic looks. Leading the pack was Chompoo Araya A. Hargate with her talented daughter Abigail Rangsisingpipat, joined by Janeje Methika Jiranaraphat, June Ploenpichaya Komalarachun, Mable Siriwalee Siriwiboon, Pangjee Papawarin Sawadiwech, Opal Suchata Chungsri, Yoshi Rinrada Thurapan, “Mae May and Pae Sak” with beloved social media twins “Soul and Mone,” and many others who came to showcase fashion looks with no one willing to be outdone.
For the AB. Angelys Balek Resort 2027 collection, the season drew inspiration from nature’s beauty amid heat, drought, and the impacts of climate change. Instead of focusing solely on loss, the collection portrayed another perspective: nature’s ongoing growth, adaptation, and ability to bloom anew and create fresh beauty.
A special feature of this show was the creation of a Complete Angelys Balek World through the concept of Total Styling. Known widely for luxury swimwear and resort wear, the brand expanded its vision to present complete looks. The show included not just swimwear but also layered, thoughtfully styled outfits offering a fuller picture of the AB. Angelys Balek woman in diverse settings. The 46-piece lineup spanned swimwear, resort wear, ready-to-wear, hats, accessories, belts, bags, and footwear from the new collection recently unveiled.
A highlight that caught many eyes was the appearance of Mai Davika Horné during the finale alongside Angelys Balek’s creative director and founder, Angelys Balek. Their special look symbolized nature in full bloom, perfectly concluding the show with a vision of beauty that seamlessly connected all the collection’s themes.
This runway further affirmed AB. Angelys Balek’s identity—luxurious, sexy, and contemporary—blending fashion with nature’s narrative. It conveyed the message that no matter how much the world changes, nature’s beauty always finds a way to flourish anew.
Behind the scenes of this race against time, Mai Davika shared that the flight was delayed for five hours. She had to buy new cosmetics and do her makeup at the airport in China. Right after landing, she hurried to find a motorcycle taxi to get to the event, but initially none were available. Eventually, she secured a ride and arrived just on time. It was a nerve-wracking moment that was exhausting but she gave it her all.
