Participants and judges during the auditions for the 6th edition of Nagaland Fashion Week 2026 at Hotel East Inn, Dimapur, on October 24.
DIMAPUR, October 25 (MExN): More than 150 aspiring models, including participants from other states, auditioned for the 6th edition of Nagaland Fashion Week (NFW) 2026 at Hotel East Inn, Dimapur, on October 24.
A press release from the Nagaland Designers’ Association (NDA) informed that 30 models will be selected to participate in the upcoming fashion week. The audition was judged by a panel comprising Angelina Pongener, creative director, entrepreneur and founder of XLINA Studio; Sanjeev Tamang, fashion designer, fashion educator and fashion choreographer; and Sekuzo Sovenyi, fashion designer and fashion stylist.
The panel assessed participants on their runway walk, confidence, presentation and overall modelling potential. Organised by the NDA, Nagaland Fashion Week 2026 is scheduled to be held from November 12 to 14.
The three-day event aims to provide a platform for designers, models and other creative professionals to showcase their work, encourage emerging talent and contribute to the growth of the fashion industry in Nagaland.
With the auditions completed, preparations are underway for the event, which is expected to bring together designers, models and fashion enthusiasts.