Louis Vuitton ambassador BamBam makes history, presents Australian Open TrophyListen to this articleBamBam with Jennifer Capriati (screenshot from True Sports channel)MELBOURNE - It was an historic moment for Thailand when K-pop artist BamBam became the first Thai and Asian House Ambassador for Louis Vuitton to present the women’s singles trophy at the Australian Open 2026 on Jan 31. BamBam was selected to showcase the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, housed in the iconic Louis Vuitton Trophy Trunk awarded to the women’s singles champion. Women's Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup (Photo: Louis Vuitton)The Louis Vuitton Trophy Trunk, especially created for the tournament, was unveiled during the finals and prize-giving ceremonies. The bespoke design features a blue microfibre lining matching the tournament’s official colour palette, with the Australian Open logo displayed on the underside of the lid. The presentation underscored Louis Vuitton’s continued partnership with major international sporting events, while also highlighting the growing influence of Asian artists in global cultural and sporting moments.

Source: Bangkok Post February 01, 2026 15:01 UTC