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.