BENGALURU, India –– The JD Design Awards 2025 came to a spectacular close on July
24 at The Den, Bengaluru, marking yet another milestone in India’s ever-evolving design landscape.
Designers from JD School of Design and JD Institute of Fashion Technology participated in the event
with a spirit of innovation, craftsmanship, purpose-driven creativity, and showcased thought-
provoking fashion and jewellery collections. This year’s edition was made possible through the
partnership of The Den, Whitefield, who provided a sophisticated and modern venue that mirrored
the show’s contemporary energy. Lakmé Academy served as the official Makeup Partner, translating
each designer’s vision into striking runway looks with their artistry and flair. TheStyle.World, as the
Creative Styling Partner, curated the visual appeal of the show with seamless styling and fashion-
forward precision, enhancing the overall impact of the collections on stage. A distinguished panel of
jurors, comprising leading voices from the fashion, sustainability, branding, and creative industries,
played a crucial role in the selection and mentoring process.
Winners of JD Design Awards 2025 – Bengaluru Edition: In fashion, Vishesh Pandey received the
Quantum Flair Award for his evocative collection, “The Balance of the Eternal Thread,”
while Sanjana R was honoured with the Nexus Design Challenge Award for “Raasika.” Hafsa
Haroon’s “Mind in Motion” won the Paradigm Shift Award for its bold take on inclusivity,
and Raksha S’ “Azure Escape” was recognised with the Momentum Award for its forward-
thinking narrative. Other winners from Show 1 included Saniya M, Dakshayini HV,
Ruquaiya Perween, and K Sejal, each applauded for their innovation, storytelling, and
commitment to sustainability. Palak Bothra earned the Unbound Design Award for her
collection “Ekatva,” while Chandana L and R Karishmma Gayathri impressed with “Sohrai
Art,” winning the Power Palette Award. From oceanic bio-materials in “Kelvra” by Sahana
K and Mahima Adnani, to the cultural knotting techniques in “Herisi” by Shivani N, each
award acknowledged the fearless experimentation driving these collections. Additional
honours were presented to Archana Balu, Simran Sharma, Amrutha Devassia and R.
Nischitha, and K.L.V. Sandhya and Rithi Jain, whose works elevated contemporary fashion
through their distinct vision and sustainability ethos.
In jewellery, Manthra Shri Velayutham’s “Auraverde,” a tribute to the Amazon rainforest, won the
Rainforest Resonance Design Award, while Sahana V’s spiritual-inspired collection
“Antaral” was bestowed with the Sevenfold Radiance Design Award. The Phoenix Rising
Design Award went to Nisha Bohra for “Renata,” a collection rooted in myth and
transformation. Other standout winners included Sahana C for her Kintsugi-inspired
“Tsugika,” Ashwini T for the rural game-themed “Antaraya Akṣarakrīḍā,” and Mithra M for
“Pear Deeper,” which drew from the natural artistry of geodes. Each of these pieces
transformed raw inspiration into wearable stories.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Nealesh Dalal, Managing Trustee of JD Educational Trust, expressed his
admiration and pride: “Fashion and jewellery design today go far beyond surface aesthetics—they
embody self-expression, cultural storytelling, and social responsibility. At the JD Design Awards
2025, we witness young designers not just making garments and accessories but shaping
movements. They are using fabric and form, metal and memory, to ask deeper questions and offer
bold answers. This is where design becomes dialogue, and where purpose meets creativity.”
JD Design Awards announced the launch of a new category for 2026—the Digital Design
Experience. This initiative will embrace the future of multimedia storytelling and will include
pioneering works in VFX, Animation, Web and Immersive Design. With this addition, the
awards are set to become an even broader platform for emerging creatives working across
physical and digital mediums.
The JD Design Awards 2025 concluded with a resounding message: creativity in India is thriving,
conscious, and ready to lead. In every stitch, in every sketch, and in every story told on the runway,
the designers redefined what it means to create with heart, vision, and impact. This was not just a
fashion event—it was a powerful step into the future of design.
About JD Institute of Fashion Technology: JD Institute of Fashion Technology was started to serve
the design field. With its impeccable 37-year legacy, the institute has produced some of the
industry's great luminaries and instilled a design practice that thrives on uniqueness, novelty, and
sustainability. The institute is not only looking forward to helping the students understand the
intricacies of the various fields of design and perform well in their academics, but also to provide
them with the right knowledge to propel their careers in various domains.
About JD School of Design: JD School of Design aims to bring world-class education to aspiring
students with the framework of explorations into various creative collaborations in the field of
Design, Media and Art. The school stands out among its peers with its exceptional academic
programs, close student-mentor engagement, research and creative initiatives, project-based
learning, state-of-the-art technology and delivery facilities, and affiliations with Bengaluru City
University and Goa University.
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