13/08/2026
Fashion Knows No Borders: Ratnadeep Lal Celebrates Elegance, Culture & Global Unity in the Netherlands
Netherlands | 2026
The Miss Indian Beauty Pageant Netherlands 2026 concluded with remarkable success, celebrating beauty, talent, culture, diversity, and women’s empowerment while strengthening cultural ties between India and the Netherlands.
Internationally acclaimed Fashion Icon, Bollywood Personality, Fashion Technologist, and Chairman of the International Institute of Fashion Technology (IIFT), India, Ratnadeep Lal, attended as Special Guest and Distinguished Jury Member, adding international prestige to the celebration.
In his address, Lal emphasized that fashion transcends borders, languages, and cultures. He encouraged contestants to embrace creativity, confidence, and compassion, highlighting that true beauty is reflected through character, purpose, and the ability to inspire.
The event was exceptionally organized by Sandhya Baidjoe and Alessandro Giacoppo, whose vision and dedication created a memorable international platform celebrating Indian heritage and multicultural harmony.
The distinguished jury included Lyron Martina, Ratnadeep Lal, Karel Roeleveld, Shreya Singh, and Nisha van der Ende.
2026 Winners:
Miss Teen: Luna Jairam – Winner; Andjelina Doekhi – 1st Runner-Up; Gyani Ramadien – 2nd Runner-Up.
Miss: Chavelli Birdja – Winner; Monica Tanwar – 1st Runner-Up; Sanskriti Vagrecha – 2nd Runner-Up.
Mrs: Husnah Snel – Winner; Maureen Yasmin Ahmed – 1st Runner-Up; Shalini Raghoebardayal – 2nd Runner-Up.
Ratnadeep Lal’s participation reinforced IIFT India’s vision of promoting emerging talent, fashion education, creativity, and international cultural collaboration. More than a pageant, the event became a celebration of elegance, empowerment, diversity, and global friendship—proving that fashion truly knows no borders.
