NIAPA creates niche on global fashion map

The Northeast India Academy of Performing Arts (NIAPA) made its debut on the international fashion map at

Couture Fashion Week in New York recently. The New York journey began from September, 2013 with the launch of first ever NIAPA Designer’s Award 2013 at Dimapur, where the winner, Ikali Sukhalu, earned the ‘Golden Ticket’ to America.

She showcased her collection ‘Trible Trickle’ alongside, Daniel Syiem of Meghlaya and Amritraj Bora of Assam, two of India’s top designers from Northeast India. All the designers took inspiration from their own tribal heritage and added their interpretation of tribal fashion to their line. All the garments showcased at the NYCW used Eri and Muga silk in their designs.

NIAPA’s show at the couture fashion week focused on Nagaland and the Northeastern region of India through a cultural dance based on the Naga folklore, on a larger canvas of India. After the successful debut show in the couture fashion week, New York, NIAPA has now got an exclusive invitation for the upcoming three seasons till 2017.

The Government of Nagaland has been very supportive in Northeast India Academy of Performing Arts (NIAPA)’s participation at The Couture Fashion Week in New York.