MFE 2nd edition to promote eco-friendly fabrics
Source: Hueiyen News Service / NNN
Imphal, November 30 2013 :
In an initiative to promote the existing sense of glamour and beauty of the Manipuris since antiquity, at both the national as well as international levels, the second edition of Manipur Fashion Extravaganza (MFE) will be organized on January 11, 2014 at 1st Manipur Rifles Ground here, according to noted fashion designer Robert Naorem who is the organizer of the mega fashion event.
The high profile fashion event is expected to be the biggest fashion event of the entire North East after the successful completion of Manipur Fashion Extravaganza 2013 on January 6 .
As part of the auspicious event, a total of 40 models including former Miss World 1st runners up Parvathy will walk down the ramp.
Models from Manipur as well as other states and foreign countries including 18 models from Bhutan, 2 models from Brazil and 16 top models from Mumbai and Delhi will also take part in the fashion event.
A number of professional Manipuri designers will showcase their collections in the MFE 2nd edition, Robert maintained at a press conference at Manipur Press Club, Imphal.
The fashion extravaganza hopes to showcase the Manipuri rich fashion and its eco-friendly fabrics (silk etc) which have now become a preferred clothing asset in the international market which will attract and garner foreign and national tourist, through the perspective of fashion and culture, he said.