Fashion show event of Sangai Fest held
Source: Chronicle News Service
/Imphal, November 22 2022:
For the first time in the history of Manipur Sangai Festival, renowned model Nargis Fakhri walked the opening fashion show of the list edition of the state sponsored tourism event as the showstopper for designer Kumarjit Laishram on Monday evening.
According to Kumarjit, under the theme of 'Textile in Tourism', the fashion show held at Moirang Khunou highlighted designs like Shirui Lily, Nongin, Loktak, Sagol Kangjei and others.
All of the said designs were hand-embroidered so as to bring more international recognition to the textile and handloom products of Manipur, apart from promoting the tourism and art and culture wealth of the state.
He explained that the green colour theme of Nargis Fakhri's costume was based on the idea of green revolution, signifying that all living beings cannot survive without forests and as such, we must plant trees to save the environment.
Kumarjit then appreciated Chief Minister N Biren, the De partment of Tourism, his (Kumarjit) team and all concerned, while further stressing the need for concerted efforts with regard to all aspects for development of the state.