Riley Aston-Kampioti, a former titleholder in prestigious beauty pageants, impresses not only with her striking 1.82m height and captivating aura, but also with the kindness and calm strength that touch the hearts of those around her. To her, true beauty does not stem from trying to stand out — it comes from the choice to live fully in each moment, inspired by the memory of her graceful and compassionate grandmother.
Beauty of sturdiness and kindness
Born in 1995 in Brisbane, a vibrant and sun-kissed city in Australia, Riley Aston-Kampioti embodies a unique blend of timeless elegance and free-spirited modernity. Her striking height and well-proportioned figure helped her make an early mark on various international beauty stages. However, Riley never considered these attributes her “ultimate weapon” to prove herself. To her, it is character and inner grace that allow a woman to shine enduringly.
Raised with love and strict discipline by her family—especially her grandmother, a woman who always lived wholeheartedly for others—Riley learned the art of living beautifully, fully, and kindly. She shares, “My grandmother was my ideal role model—gentle, faithful, and always ready to lend a hand. I believe kindness is never out of style. It’s a kind of emotional language that everyone can understand.”
Riley carries that spirit into every appearance—not flashy or overly elaborate, yet always leaving a lasting impression through a beauty that runs deep. It is this quiet kindness and inner peace that have earned her admiration wherever she goes.
Success: Not just a destination
Having won the title of Miss Earth Water Australia in two different years (2017 and 2022), and most recently crowned Miss Eco Oceania 2024, Riley Aston-Kampioti stands as one of the rare beauty queens who has maintained her form and presence over many years of pageantry. Yet for her, these titles are not the pinnacle of success, but rather meaningful milestones for reflection and personal growth.
Riley does not chase the rapid pace of trends—she follows the rhythm of her own inner life. She takes time to understand herself, nurture wisdom, and broaden her perspective. “I don’t aspire to be called an icon. What I truly want is to live a meaningful life—one where I can be happy, successful, and at peace,” she shares.
This life philosophy has given Riley an admirable sense of resilience—one that is untouched by the spotlight and unfazed by public opinion. She chooses to radiate positive energy through the way she lives: with diligence, humility, and a constant desire to learn.
GSFW 2025 – Polychromatic combination of creativity, culture and the new generation
Global Student Fashion Week (GSFW) 2025, taking place in December in Hanoi, marks the world’s first international event dedicated exclusively to fashion students. Featuring over 150 young designers from 30 prestigious fashion institutes, 999 global ambassadors, 900 dancers, and more than 6,000 guests, GSFW is hailed as a catalyst for a new generation of creative minds—responsible, resilient, and globally engaged.
GSFW is more than a showcase; it is a space for academic exchange, cultural fusion, and the ignition of sustainable ideas. Here, fashion is not only beautiful but meaningful—not merely personal, but deeply communal. That’s why ambassadors like Riley play an essential role in shaping the overall picture of an evolving industry.
For Riley, GSFW is a chance to listen to emerging voices, connect with Vietnamese students, and celebrate the diversity of global aesthetic thinking. She doesn’t attend to shine alone, but to help amplify the light of others—through her signature energy, positivity, and heartfelt authenticity.
Messages for youths on the search of personal identity
Having gone through many uncertain phases in life, Riley deeply understands the exhaustion that comes from striving in a world that often makes people doubt themselves. But what has kept her grounded isn’t external spotlight—it’s her unwavering belief that every effort holds value, as long as it comes from the heart.
“Don’t let societal standards make you forget your inner light. The world will always have critics, but only you can decide who you become,” Riley reminds fashion students and young people around the world.
She believes that everyone carries a “positive light”—a small flame that needs to be protected and nurtured each day. No matter the field you work in, she encourages living with kindness, honesty, and creativity. As she puts it: “Let happiness be the fabric that shapes your creation.”
Hailey | Cameron Truong
