Fashion, music and small local business came together as LADIES CODE presented Shops Runway 2026 on November 9 evening at Nazareth Hall, NST in Kohima.

What made the evening different from a regular fashion show was its idea — instead of big brands, the runway belonged to Kohima’s shops and salons owned by local owners.

The event was organised to give the local ventures a stage to showcase their collections, meet customers face-to-face, a platform for models while celebrating the people behind them.

Instyle Salon & Spa, managed by Keneisenuo; Brand Reward, owned by Thine Ringa; Claire Unisex Salon & Spa, managed by Azenuo Sopfünuo; Neo Corner, owned by Atane Lohe and Golden Glitz, managed by Rükuongunuo, the five participating businesses in Kohima were introduced before the presentation began.

During the glittering evening, eight female and six male models — 14 models in all — walked the runway for the evening and presented a mix of everyday wear, party wear, winter collections, salon-styled looks and boutique collections from the outlets.

The female models comprised of Vebulu Kichu, Neisevono Zashümo, Khetili Kath,

Ketseilebei-ü Pienyü, Dziesekhonuo Sopfü, Caroline, Khriebeizonuo Miario and Khriezomenuo Kesiezie while the male models consisted of Sunep Imsong, Kesaneilie Seyie, Pelesatuo Vüphrü, Shiezolie Metha, Keneisevor Solo and Ruovizo Zumu.

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Between the rounds, the evening shifted to music with singers Khriezovonuo Pfusenuo, Ojenwapang Yaden and

Thejangutuo Thevo, giving the audience a break and the models time to change for the next round.

The models then returned with a fresh set of looks, showcasing more collections, styling and colours, photographed by Tshetsholo Naro.

Hosts of the event, Vilhouvonuo Usou and Kekhriesenuo Usou announced the discounts and special offers from the five during the later part of the evening. All five are women-led businesses owned by women entrepreneurs.