VEERA TRAIWAS MILLER
Born in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2003, Veera Traiwas Miller began developing his creativity in fashion and entrepreneurship at an early age, driven by his passion and spirit.
Veera Traiwas, is a Thai fashion designer and a full-time student who runs as the chief executive and he own fashion label of TRAIWAS, a global fashion label offering ready-to-wear clothing, high fashion, haute couture, and leather bags. In addition to his work in fashion, he is also a full-time student at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), studying Fashion Business Management.
Bangkok, Thailand
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Early Foundations
Traiwas was born in a Thai family in Bangkok, Thailand, where the foundation for creativity and hard work was laid during childhood. Growing up in a close-knit family, he was active in academically and extracurricular activities. While his main focus was on the arts–painting, dancing, and modeling–he also took part in cheerleading, where he led his team to victory on the game days at high school. After graduating high school from Traimit Wittayalai School, where he further nurtured his artistic talents and he discovered his creative interests. But that was not enough, he wanted to pursue a higher education, but not in Thailand. He moved to New York City with his loved one.
Bangkok, Thailand
© 2011 Veera Traiwas Miller. All rights reserved.
Tragedy & Strength
The passing of Traiwas’ mother in 2019 marked the beginning of a difficult period. In the years that followed, he lost his father and grandparents, which further deepened the emotional weight on him. These tragic events forced him into an early journey of self-reliance. With his loved ones gone, he faced the harsh realities of life on his own, trying to survive while his family’s legacy was in a fragile state. During this difficult time, Traiwas turned to his elder brother, Panudesh, seeking support and a place to stay.
Veera Traiwas Miller
San Francisco, California
DEVOTION
While living with his brother, Traiwas met Chris Miller near the neighborhood. What started as a simple connection soon grew into a meaningful romantic relationship. They fell in love, and their bond gave him the emotional strength he needed to move forward through his grief and uncertain sittuation. Together, they began building a life side by side—supporting one another, understanding each other deeply, and eventually creating a new path that led them to New York City.
Veera Traiwas Miller
New York, New York
A New Chapter
Seeking a fresh start, Traiwas made the bold decision to move to New York City in 2023, Mainly reason is that when he was a child, he grown up in a neighborhood surrounded by challenging circumstances, including casino and drugs, Traiwas longed for a better environment to grow and learn. New York, with its dynamic fashion industry, represented a place where he could cultivate his passion for fashion and personal interests.
Upon arriving in Manhattan, Traiwas immediately set out to immerse himself in the city’s vibrant fashion sense and studio. Attending tech, business, sewing centers, non-profit clubs, fashion events, and meeting and building connections with new friends from different countries helped him establish himself in the fashion industry. This remarkable moment is the new beginning of a new chapter of Traiwas.
Veera Traiwas Miller
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
New York, New York
education
In pursuit of a solid foundation for his career, Traiwas enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University (In pursuit of a solid foundation for his career, Traiwas enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) in early 2024, focusing on online platforms, which provided valuable insight into the world of digital business and English fundamentals. Alongside this, he also began studying at Mercy University in New York, where he completed general education courses through May 2025. These academic experiences have been pivotal in preparing him for a future in fashion business management.
Looking ahead, Traiwas will be joining the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) as a transfer student in the Fashion Business Management program. He is excited to continue his educational journey and deepen his knowledge in marketing, e-commerce, and other key areas to strengthen his skills in the fashion business.) in 2024. The focus was on learning about online platforms, which provided a strong insight into the world of digital business and english foundation. Alongside this, he also began studying at Mercy University in New York, where he completing general education courses through May 2025. These academic experiences and pivotal steps in preparing for a future in fashion business management.