[dropcap]T[/dropcap]HE Northeast India Academy of Performing Arts (NIAPA) has successfully marked its presence felt yet again at an international platform, with its recent participation at the ASIAN/ASEAN Fashion Week (AFW), held at CiputraWorld Surabya, Surabaya city, Indonesia which was held from 15th – 18th August, 2014.
With this the AFW commemorated the 4thof its Series under the theme “Bridging the Cultural Exchange” thus making Fashion a Universal language in Asia. Participant countries included Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Russia, Brunei, Cameroon, Nepal, Australia, Bolivia, Mexico, Bangladesh, and Vietnam.
As the sole participant representing India, NIAPA showcased its official clothing brand’s Spring/Summer Collection themed “Colors of India”, marking the debut launch of the brand MOI. MOI’s collection at the AFW was inspired by the diverse and vibrant colors that represent India.
Focused on promotion of local textiles, its collection infused the local weaves of northeast India and indigenous silk into other readymade fabrics.
The result is a unique brand with universal appeal. Other activities during the ASIAN Fashion Week included the “Diversity Night” and welcome dinner to all the participating countries and delegates which was hosted by the Mayor of Surabaya, Mrs. Tri Rismaharini, It may be noted that following its debut launch, MOI, is all set to showcase its Evening and Bridal gown collections titled “Arakezhievi” during the 20thSeason of the Couture Fashion Week, to be held in New York, from 5th – 7thof September, 2014.
The clothing brand will be open for general retailing after the September show at New York.
