A two-day workshop on ‘The Fashion Designers’ Toolkit: IP, Branding & Business Essentials’ culminated on Thursday-organised by the Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA)
KOHIMA — A two-day workshop on ‘The Fashion Designers’ Toolkit: IP, Branding & Business Essentials’ culminated on Thursday at the Centre of Excellence for Music and Arts (CEMA) in Kohima.
The event was organised by the Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA), in collaboration with the Fashion & Law Journal (FLJ), and supported by the Nagaland Designers’ Association (NDA) and TS Academy of Design.
The workshop brought together 75 participants for intensive learning on fashion law, branding, e-commerce, and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Hovithal Sothu, Project Director of TaFMA, on the second day addressed the participants and reminded them of the importance of actively engaging with the learning process and applying the knowledge in their professional journeys.
The day progressed with an interactive activity session led by Michelle, followed by an engaging talk from Ankita, who shared insights and personal lessons on navigating e-commerce as a fashion entrepreneur.
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In the following session, Anuj Kumar and Michelle from the Fashion & Law Journal conducted a comprehensive module on brand building—covering both practical strategies and legal frameworks essential for independent designers.
Participants shared positive feedback, expressing that the workshop gave them clarity, direction, and tools to approach their craft more confidently and professionally.
The afternoon featured the valedictory programme, which began with feedback from Rosou Rhi, president of the Nagaland Designers’ Association, and Theja Sekhose of the Fashion Academy.
Certificates of participation and the specially designed Fashion Designers’ Handbook were handed out to all attendees.
The workshop ended on a high note—reinforcing the vision of building a fashion ecosystem in Nagaland that is not only creative but also professionally empowered, legally aware, and business-ready.