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Sushmita Sen’s heartfelt tribute to Manipur designer at Miss Universe India 2026
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 09:33 AM
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Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen praised a Manipur designer during the Miss Universe India 2026 pageant, describing the encounter as marked by humility and purity.
Sushmita Sen, the 1994 Miss Universe, took a moment on the Miss Universe India 2026 stage to acknowledge a designer from Manipur. The interaction, captured on camera, was described by Sen as an embodiment of humbleness and purity.
The designer, whose collection was featured in the national pageant, received an emotional response from the former titleholder, highlighting the growing recognition of regional talent in the Indian fashion circuit.
Industry observers noted that Sen’s public commendation could boost the profile of designers from the Northeast, a region increasingly making its mark on mainstream fashion events.
The pageant, organized by the national franchise, continues to serve as a platform for emerging designers, and Sen’s endorsement adds a notable endorsement for the Manipur creator.
Overall, the moment underscored the convergence of beauty pageantry and regional craftsmanship, reinforcing the narrative of inclusivity in Indian fashion.
The designer, whose collection was featured in the national pageant, received an emotional response from the former titleholder, highlighting the growing recognition of regional talent in the Indian fashion circuit.
Industry observers noted that Sen’s public commendation could boost the profile of designers from the Northeast, a region increasingly making its mark on mainstream fashion events.
The pageant, organized by the national franchise, continues to serve as a platform for emerging designers, and Sen’s endorsement adds a notable endorsement for the Manipur creator.
Overall, the moment underscored the convergence of beauty pageantry and regional craftsmanship, reinforcing the narrative of inclusivity in Indian fashion.