Fashion extravaganza organized to promote handloom sector

The fashion extravaganza was organized in Imphal by ‘Blue Wings’, with an aim to promote the traditional indigenous attires of the North-East region and attract the attention of national and foreign customers.

The organizer, Nishikanta said that their vision is to promote designers of Manipur. This is the second edition of their show and they are trying to promote traditional attires and designers.

A recent fashion show saw foreign models walking the ramp in traditional attires, with Manipur’s rich and colourful handloom well projected by many North-East based designers.

Models from Brazil, Slovakia, Ukraine and Russia, along with several models from the North-East, sashayed down the ramp at the Bheigyachandra Open Air Theatre, showcasing a variety of interesting attires. Actress Lin Laishram was the show-stopper.

The collections included bridal attires, handloom outfits, modern designs and ready-to-wear casual garments.

Through this show, the North-East region trying to rapidly make its presence felt in the fashion circuit, with designers from the region promoting the traditional handloom outfits through their work.

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