JD Design Awards 2026 Mumbai Edition Concludes with Four-Day Showcase of Student Design Innovation
Event featured The Stock Room initiative, industry interactions, 37 student collections, certificate felicitation, and a fashion finale at St. Andrews Auditorium.
The Mumbai edition of JD Design Awards 2026, organised by JD Institute of Fashion Technology, concluded following four days of activities focused on student creativity, design innovation and industry engagement. The programme included exhibitions, knowledge sessions, certificate presentations and a concluding fashion showcase.
The event began with The Stock Room, an exhibition that enabled young designers to present and sell their creations while gaining practical exposure to the commercial aspects of the design industry. The exhibition attracted visitors and buyers during the event.
Designer and filmmaker Mozez Singh also addressed students, sharing insights from his creative journey. Speaking during the session, he said, "Fashion helps you express yourself and figure out who you are."
On 22nd July, JD Institute organised a certificate felicitation ceremony to recognise students for their projects and creative work.
The event concluded on 23rd July with a fashion show at St. Andrews Auditorium, directed by internationally acclaimed fashion choreographer Marc Robinson. The evening opened with keynote addresses by celebrity fashion designer Juhi Shah, known for designing wedding ensembles for the Tendulkar family, who said, "Every month is a new season for fashion."
Sustainable entrepreneur and Founder of Jeevit, Henna Shah, also addressed the audience, stating, “Entrepreneurship is all about innovation and accepting challenges.”
The finale featured 37 collections created by finalist student designers. The collections drew inspiration from Indian art and craft while presenting them in a contemporary format. Each collection combined storytelling with craftsmanship and was supported through industry sponsorships and collaborations with Spotlight and Charter.
According to the organisers, JD Design Awards hosted the event for 1,334 participants, providing a platform that connected emerging designers with the industry.
The event was conducted under the guidance of Mr. Yogesh Dalal, Trustee, and Dr. Payal Dalal, Director, JD Institute of Fashion Technology.
Commenting on the 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."
The organisers stated that JD Design Awards has been providing emerging designers with opportunities to showcase their work, connect with the industry and gain practical experience for the last 27 years.