Globe-trotting models to walk the ramp in State
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 30 2013 :
Brazilian models Marcela Cura and Sni-zhena along with top Indian svelte beauties from Bangalore and Mumbai will sizzle the ramp at Robert Naorem's 2nd Manipur Fashion Extravagan-za 2014 to be held at 1st Bnn Manipur Rifles ground on January 11 .
Miss World 2008 1st runner up Parvathy will be the show stopper of the event.
Robert Naorem said the event has no intention to undermine cultural and traditio- nal ethos of Manipur but to showcase and promote the antique traditional attires in newly redesigned forms at na-tional and international level.
Some people might be having the notion that fashion shows dilute the culture but it is known to everybody that fashion designing and modelling can be chosen as lucra- tive career options, he said.
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It could be developed as an industry by introducing means for large scale import and export of well designed costumes, Robert added.
Saying that it is hard to look for sponsors in the State for organising such a mega event, Robert said that this year's show would be held through self funding.
Apart from Brazilian models Marcela Cura and Snizhena, models from Bangalore, Mumbai and Manipur would be part of the show.
London Fashion Week Choreographer Nadim and Blenders Pride Choreographer Sridhar would come to Imphal to witness the show.
Professional Manipuri designers would also showcase their collections at the show, he added.
Robert Naorem has showcased Manipuri fabrics in different shows held in Singapore, Mysore, Chennai and Bhutan.