The North East Fest is a four-day endeavour by Ministry of
Home Affairs- North East division and NTC (National Textile Corporation) to
bring the culture, music, food and fashion of the North East to Delhi. The
second day of the fest successfully enthralled the capital city with the most
dazzling of fashion and music shows apart from enriching seminars and some very
palatable food. Yana Ngoba, Sidhartha Aryan, Risha Deka, Rinzing Bhutia,
Atsu Sekhose and Wendell Rodricks were some of the talented designers who
exhibited their latest collections on Sunday, filling the day with exciting
doses of style, glamour and vibrancy.
The festival’s
promise to give a robust, national platform to the weaves and fabrics of the
North East, was fulfilled with a seminar on technology upgradation in the
handloom sector. The event was kicked off with this conference conducted
byMr.B.B Paul-Director of the Weavers Service Centre, Ministry of Textiles,
Govt. of India on Technology Upgradation in Handlooms.The workshop gave
insights to the weavers who had come from Assam – on various techniques and
skills that are required to keep them abreast with latest trend.
Soon after the
seminar, the fashion extravaganza began as models displayed the latest collection
of North Eastern fashion label, Yana, by Yana Ngoba which believes in bringing
out the diversity of North eastern culture and fashion. Mumbai-based designer
Sidhartha Aryan’s eponymous label was next in creating a zealous excitement on
the ramp with his styles combining both luxury and wearability. Guwahati-based designer RishaDeka’s
collection inspired by traditional North Eastern clothes and the fine
intricacies that distinguish different tribes and cultures, crafted with
indigenous fabrics and yarns, evoked a heart-warming response from all the
attendees. Next was RinzingBhutia’s label, “Line 22” which reflected fabrics of
the three main tribes of Sikkim, 'Khaychen, Thorkodum, and Dakha', incorporated
in designs in such a way that they could be worn by anybody in an urban
setting. The next show highlighted popular North East designer Atsu Sekhose’s
feminine, flattering yet understated signature silhouettes. The finale saw
celebrity designer Wendell Rodricks’ super stylish yet minimalist collection win
over a captivated audience. The showstopper for the show, Bollywood diva,
Aditi Rao Hydari, ensured that every single fashion enthusiast present at the
event was spellbound by both her beauty and the complementing splendour of
Rodricks’ creations.
An elated Aditi exclaimed, “Wendell has always been one of
my favorite designers and showcasing his designs at a platform such an NEF is
like a dream come true. The colour, zest and rich culture of the North East are
indeed reasons worth celebrating and NEF is doing a tremendous job of living
upto its zeal to promote all of this.”
The fashion events
were interspersed with delightful cultural performances. A troupe from Manipur
set the NEF stage on fire with a pulsating and vibrant performance of the
traditional DholCholom Dance. The spirit and energy that this state embodies,
was apparent in the gay abandon with which the dancers performed.In the
evening, the Gangtok-based rock band,
Girish and The Chronicles absolutely took over the complete crown with their
thumping rock performance.
The show also witnessed active B2B networking, media
interactions, as well as a mind-boggling array of mouth-watering flavors and
delectable dishes from the North East. With the recent rise in popularity of
North Eastern spices, herbs and combinations among Delhities, the food stalls
found an extremely enthusiastic market.
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