1. Bambi Kevichusa — Nagaland Bambi stands out for her couture bridal wear under her label “Bambi K.” She merges Naga textile traditions with contemporary aesthetics

1. Bambi Kevichusa — Nagaland Bambi stands out for her couture bridal wear under her label “Bambi K.” She merges Naga textile traditions with contemporary aesthetics

2.Easternlight Zimik (Label: EAST) — Manipur / Ukhrul Zimik’s label “EAST” reimagines traditional Manipur/Northeast textiles into contemporary, wearable silhouettes — turning occasion-only indigenous fabrics into everyday luxury wear

2.Easternlight Zimik (Label: EAST) — Manipur / Ukhrul Zimik’s label “EAST” reimagines traditional Manipur/Northeast textiles into contemporary, wearable silhouettes — turning occasion-only indigenous fabrics into everyday luxury wear

3. Omi Gurung — Sikkim Omi Gurung blends sustainable fashion with social entrepreneurship. He promotes eco-friendly apparel, upcycled materials and mindful consumption.

3. Omi Gurung — Sikkim Omi Gurung blends sustainable fashion with social entrepreneurship. He promotes eco-friendly apparel, upcycled materials and mindful consumption.

4. Sanjukta Dutta — Assam Sanjukta is celebrated for reimagining the traditional Assamese garment “Mekhela Chador” for modern, fashion-conscious users  thereby preserving handloom tradition.

4. Sanjukta Dutta — Assam Sanjukta is celebrated for reimagining the traditional Assamese garment “Mekhela Chador” for modern, fashion-conscious users  thereby preserving handloom tradition.

5. Jenum Gadi (or Jenjum Gadi) — Arunachal Pradesh Gadi is known for working with indigenous fabrics , looms and handlooms from Arunachal , to create menswear and contemporary outfits

5. Jenum Gadi (or Jenjum Gadi) — Arunachal Pradesh Gadi is known for working with indigenous fabrics , looms and handlooms from Arunachal , to create menswear and contemporary outfits

6. Karma Sonam Bhutia (Label: Kuzu) — Sikkim Karma Sonam works with traditional textile practices — including nettle- and yak-based weaves of the Lepcha community — to produce modern, avant-garde outfits.

6. Karma Sonam Bhutia (Label: Kuzu) — Sikkim Karma Sonam works with traditional textile practices — including nettle- and yak-based weaves of the Lepcha community — to produce modern, avant-garde outfits.

7. Sonam Dubal — Assam / Sikkim (Indo-Asian fusion) Under the label “Sanskar,” Sonam Dubal merges Assam’s textile heritage with broader Indo-Asian influences, producing garments that resonate beyond regional identity.

7. Sonam Dubal — Assam / Sikkim (Indo-Asian fusion) Under the label “Sanskar,” Sonam Dubal merges Assam’s textile heritage with broader Indo-Asian influences, producing garments that resonate beyond regional identity.

8. Atsu Sekhose — Nagaland Atsu Sekhose has been celebrated for his couture eveningwear and red-carpet gown

8. Atsu Sekhose — Nagaland Atsu Sekhose has been celebrated for his couture eveningwear and red-carpet gown

9. Mawi Keivom (Label: MAWI) — Manipur (global jewellery / accessories) Mawi is a major name in luxury accessories. Her label MAWI (launched at London Fashion Week) became internationally famous for statement jewellery

9. Mawi Keivom (Label: MAWI) — Manipur (global jewellery / accessories) Mawi is a major name in luxury accessories. Her label MAWI (launched at London Fashion Week) became internationally famous for statement jewellery

10. Jyen?ichiro Daniel Syiem — Meghalaya Syiem is known for working with indigenous fabrics (e.g., Ryndia) and transforming them into contemporary clothing — giving Meghalaya’s textiles a space in the high-fashion circuit

10. Jyen?ichiro Daniel Syiem — Meghalaya Syiem is known for working with indigenous fabrics (e.g., Ryndia) and transforming them into contemporary clothing — giving Meghalaya’s textiles a space in the high-fashion circuit

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