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Mizo designers win hearts at Lakme Designer week
by D Henpilen

         Aizawl: People from the north-east are known for their fashion consciousness and fascination for fashionable dresses and latest trends. This was witnessed here recently during the first ever Lakme Designer Week in the State. Organised by Entertainment Mizoram and Heritage Handloom & Handicraft industry, the event was jointly supported by State government of Mizoram and private companies. It provided an opportunity to the young talent to gain an entry into the fashion world. Fashion enthusiasts turned up in large numbers to witness the first ever `Lakme Designer Week' that was held in Mizoram's capital Aizawl. Ruth L. Rhangchel, member of the Entertainment Mizoram, said: "We feel that we have to expose our talents so that our talent becomes a great industry. Mizo people are very talented. When it comes to fashion industry, we are number one. We are as good as the rest of the world. So we want to show the world the talents of the Mizo people so that this creativity becomes an industry for the people of Mizoram." It was a major draw for the young at heart. The enthusiastic models set the ramp on fire and displayed an array of ethnic and stylish clothes designed by up-and-coming Mizo designers. Rebbeca Lallenpui Ralte, one resident designer, said: "My inspiration was like I want to promote the Mizo costumes and Indian costumes. So I'm mixing all that thing." The designs were mostly a fusion of western and traditional Mizo designs. The fashion show has helped to familiarize the world with abundant creativity and talent that is available in the region. And today models and designers from North East are scaling new heights and making it to the catwalks of Mumbai and Delhi, if not Paris and Milan.
-Dec 22, 2008

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