Manipurs Gaihkhuanlung Makhao Gangmei Nominated for Vogue Forces of Fashion 2026 Award
Gaihkhuanlung Makhao Gangmei from Tamenglong, Manipur, has been nominated for the Stylist of the Year award at Vogue Forces of Fashion 2026.
Tamenglong, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : Gaihkhuanlung Makhao Gangmei, a stylist and designer from Chiu Luan village in Tamenglong district, has been nominated for the prestigious Stylist of the Year award at Vogue Forces of Fashion 2026. The event will take place on November 18 in Mumbai.
In addition to the nomination, Vogue India has invited the 23-year-old creative professional to serve as a jury member for the fifth edition of the Vogue Forces of Fashion. According to an interview with Vogue India, Gaihkhuanlung has been a non-conformist from a young age. With a keen interest in understanding gender and sexuality, he translates his insights into creative expression through styling and design.
Before crafting a look, Gaihkhuanlung emphasizes understanding an individual’s personality. His approach involves exploring how a person wishes to present themselves to the world, their outlook on life, and what types of clothing make them feel both physically and mentally comfortable.
His creative work often challenges traditional boundaries of gender and sexuality, aiming to bring together diverse identities and expressions. Gaihkhuanlung’s artistic vision seeks to create a form of expression that resonates with individuals from various backgrounds.
The nomination for Vogue Forces of Fashion 2026 and the invitation to join the jury mark significant milestones in Gaihkhuanlung’s creative journey, highlighting the emerging artistic talent from Tamenglong district and Manipur.
