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NorthEast India Fashion | Street Style Trend Report From The Local Fashionistas of Arunachal, Manipur and Tripura

Street style culture has been trending for a while now, with individual style taking precedence over everything else. In the North East of India, street style is more than just a fashion statement – it’s a showcase of individuality and the region’s diverse cultures, mixed tastefully with global influences.

Today, we catch up with some of the trendsetters from three states of North East India – Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Tripura – to give us the lowdown on their personal style and what’s trending on their local fashion scene.

  • Arunachal Pradesh

Jomter Karlo | Fashion Student at NIFT Mumbai

A fashion student from NIFT Mumbai, Jomter Karlois originally from Arunachal Pradesh. She loves to keep it edgy, funky, and unexpected by styling her outfits with accessories in unconventional ways.

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Jomter Karlo | Fashion Student at NIFT Mumbai

“I am not much of a ‘dress’ person. I like to mix & match my outfit to create different looks each time and my wardrobe consists mostly of crop-tops, shorts, pants and skirts. I am just old school like that. I’ve grown up being inspired by all the fashionable people  from my hometown in Arunachal Pradesh. I love how we’ve always been super quick with picking up fashion trends and now, thanks to social media, world trends are so much more accessible to everyone now.” ~ Jomter Karlo, Fashion Student at NIFT Mumbai

“I am not much of a ‘dress’ person. I like to mix & match my outfit to create different looks each time” Jomter Karlo, Fashion Student at NIFT Mumbai

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Jomter Karlo | Fashion Student at NIFT Mumbai

Licha Rinya | Model, Stylist, and Fashion Influencer

Licha is a 22-year-old model and is currently interning with the streetwear brand Shia Rai.

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Licha Rinya | Model, Stylist and Fashion Influencer

“My personal style is more inclined towards streetwear and grunge. I like mixing bright, bold colors with dark colors. I take inspiration from Japanese and Korean street fashion, and also look up to my fashion icons – Rihanna & Kim Jennie.” ~Licha Rinya, Model, Stylist and Fashion Influencer

“I take inspiration from Japanese and Korean street fashion, and also look up to my fashion icons – Rihanna & Kim Jennie.” ~Licha Rinya, Model, Stylist, and Fashion Influencer

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Licha Rinya | Model, Stylist and Fashion Influencer

Kampu Mari | B.Sc Agri graduate, Arunachal Pradesh

For Kampu from Arunachal Pradesh, Street Style is where she finds comfort most days. Sometimes she likes to doll up in co-ords and other days she keeps it chic in a statement piece.

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Photo : Kampu Mari

“For most young people in my hometown (of Arunachal Pradesh), streetwear is a popular trend, as it allows us to experiment with our personal taste and budgets – while keeping it trendy and comfortable. Another popular trending piece is the summery flowy dress – I see a lot of them on the streets, also indicating a comeback of  90’s fashion.” ~ Kampu Mari, B.Sc Agri graduate, Arunachal Pradesh

“Another popular trending piece is the summery flowy dress – I see a lot of them on the streets, also indicating a comeback of  90’s fashion” ~ Kampu Mari, Arunachal Pradesh

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Kampu Mari, B.Sc Agri graduate, Arunachal Pradesh

Sumee Wangsu | BBA graduate

23-year-old Sumee Wangsu from Arunachal Pradesh is a BBA graduate and lives in New Delhi. She keeps her personal style simple and comfortable and loves clothing that can go from day to night.

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Photo: Sumee Wangsu

“I want the clothes that I wear to match my personality, and also make me feel comfortable and good. That’s pretty much what I think of my personal style as well.”   ~ Sumee Wangsu , BBA graduate

Sumee Wangsu from Arunachal Pradesh, BBA graduate

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Sumee Wangsu | BBA graduate

  • Manipur

Chunjanglu Dangmei | Freelance Fashion Consultant/Stylist

Chunjanglu Dangmei, 32 years old, works in Dubai as a Freelance Fashion Consultant and Stylist. According to her, young people in her hometown in Manipur are largely influenced by K-Pop fashion and supermodels like Kendall Jenner & Gigi Hadid.

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Chunjanglu Dangmei | Freelance Fashion Consultant/Stylist

“My personal style is very minimalistic and structured. I do not like complicated outfits as I believe that less is more.” ~Chunjanglu Dangmei, Freelance Fashion Consultant/Stylist

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Photo: Chunjanglu Dangmei

Diana Vaipheim | BSc. Student

Diana Vaiphei is 20 year old student, and currently lives in New Delhi

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Diana Vaipheim | BSc. Student

“Being a petite girl, I find comfort in dressing up in well-fitted dresses and skirts rather than blindly following trends. I do love the sneaker trend though!” ~ Diana Vaipheim, BSc. Student, New Delhi

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Diana Vaipheim | BSc. Student, New Delhi

Monika Wangkheirakpam | M.Sc Student

23-year-old Monika Wangkheirakpam is an M.Sc student and says that she loves to experiment with her style as long as it boosts her confidence.

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Monika Wangkheirakpam | M.Sc Student

“My personal style ranges from boho to sporty. Anything that fits into my mood and the occasion. Otherwise, I am usually a jeans & T-shirt kinda girl.” ~ Monika Wangkheirakpam | M.Sc Student

“I am usually a jeans & T-shirt kinda girl” ~ Monika Wangkheirakpam, M.Sc Student

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Monika Wangkheirakpam, M.Sc Student

Sujela | 12th-Grade Graduate Student

19-year-old Sujela is a high school student and likes to update her wardrobe with the latest trends on a regular basis.

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Sujela | High School Student, Manipur

“From netted socks to micro glasses to athleisure fashion, I like to experiment and make sure I keep myself updated with what’s trending on the streets of all the fashion capitals. I love keeping up with trends and also mixing and matching outfits.” ~ Sujela, High School Student, Manipur

“From netted socks to micro glasses to athleisure fashion, I like to experiment and keep myself updated” Sujela, High School Student, Manipur

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Sujela, High School Student, Manipur

  • Tripura

Jarwi Debbarma | Fashion Student and Blogger ‘That Style Rebel’

Jarwi is a 20-year-old fashion design student and fashion blogger. Her personal style according to her is basic and minimal. She prefers athleisure and streetwear for everyday wear and has a lot of white, gray and black in her wardrobe.

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Jarwi Debbarma | Fashion Student and Blogger ‘That Style Rebel’

“Even though Instagram and social media has now taken over my hometown (of Tripura) as a window to fashion trends, most of them still prefer to keep it casual and comfortable, and stick to individual style above anything else.” ~ Jarwi Debbarma, Fashion Student and Blogger 

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Photo: Jarwi Debbarma

Twiphang Rai Raeng | Student, Freelance Make-Up Artist & Hairstylist

17-year-old Twiphang Rai Raeng is a student and also freelances as a make-up artist cum hair stylist.

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Twiphang Rai Raeng | Student, Freelance Make-Up Artist & Hairstylist

He says, “I find comfort in streetwear like most people my age these days.” ~ Twiphang Rai Raeng, Student, Freelance Make-Up Artist & Hairstylist

Papiya Reang | Law Student

Papiya Reang, 21 from Tripura is a Law Student. She says that most people in her hometown follow street style and are heavily influenced by K-Pop culture… bright colored hair, mom jeans, and crop sweats are fast becoming the in-thing with the youngsters.

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Papiya Reang | Law Student

She says, “My personal style consists more of classy and chic wear. I like flowy silhouette dresses, florals and prints.” ~ Papiya Reang, Law Student

Guddu Debbarma | Medical Student

23-year-old Guddu Debbarma is from Tripura and is currently a final year student of medicine.

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Guddu Debbarma | Medical Student, Tripura

He says, “I love to play with bold prints on shirts and sober bottoms. As long as I find comfort in the clothes I wear, I am ready to experiment.” ~ Guddu Debbarma, Medical Student, Tripura

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Guddu Debbarma, Medical Student, Tripura

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