Mumbai, 24th July 2026: The Mumbai edition of JD Design Awards 2026 organised by JD Institute of Fashion Technology successfully wraps up its four days of creativity, innovation and design excellence. Pupils, industry leaders, buyers and design lovers gathered for the event to honour the work of the aspiring designers.
The Stock Room was the first exhibit to launch and was a huge success with the visitors and buyers. It enabled Young designers to sell their designs and get firsthand experience of the commercial aspects of the design industry. In addition to The Stock Room, renowned Designer and Filmmaker Mozez Singh addressed the students, sharing his insights from the journey of creation and encouraging the students to be different with fashion. Explaining why self-expression is so powerful, he said, “Fashion helps you express yourself and figure out who you are.”
On 22nd July, a certificate felicitation ceremony was also held to honour students for their outstanding projects and celebrate their creativity.
The four-day celebration concluded on 23rd July with a spectacular fashion show at St. Andrews Auditorium, directed by internationally acclaimed fashion choreographer Marc Robinson. The evening opened with keynote addresses from celebrity fashion designer Juhi Shah, known for designing wedding ensembles for the Tendulkar family, who remarked, “Every month is a new season for fashion.” In addition, sustainable entrepreneur and Founder of Jeevit, Henna Shah, spoke to the audience, saying, “Entrepreneurship is all about innovation and accepting challenges.”
The showcase had finalist student designers with 37 collections of their designs which were based on Indian art and craft but in contemporary format. Responding to the challenge of combining the past with the present in a visually pleasing way, each collection integrated storytelling and craftsmanship, all supported by industry sponsorship and collaborations with Spotlight and Charter. JD Design Awards hosted the event for 1,334 participants, expanding the platform’s reach to bring together designers with the industry.
The event was held under the guidance of Mr. Yogesh Dalal, Trustee, and Dr. Payal Dalal, Director, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, whose vision continues to inspire inspire the next generation of designers.
Commenting on the successful conclusion of the Mumbai edition, Mr. Rinesh Dalal, Director, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, said: “JD Design Awards is a celebration of our students’ creativity, passion, and journey as emerging designers. The Mumbai edition provided the opportunity to present months of hard work on a professional platform and take an important step in their creative journey. Seeing them become confident young designers is immensely rewarding for all of us at JD Institute of Fashion Technology. My message to every aspiring designer is: enjoy the process, believe in your ideas and never stop creating.”
From last 27 years, the JD Design Awards has been offering emerging designers a platform to showcase their skills, build industry connections, and gain practical experience.
