The city of Bengaluru witnessed the vibrant celebration of fresh ideas and fresh talent on the 24th of July 2025, with the JD Design Awards 2025 at The Den, Whitefield. The designers of JD School of Design and JD Institute of Fashion Technology showcased the future of fashion and jewellery through the eyes of new designers.
Since the time visitors entered the building, there had been a sense of energy, imagination, and enthusiasm. With students, mentors, industry professionals, and fashion lovers filling the chairs, something extraordinary was on the cards.
The event featured two big shows, dedicated to fashion and jewellery collections that were infusing style with purpose. From the designs that celebrated sustainability to the collections that had so much to say about personal stories, every collection communicated something. The latest issue stepped further with dramatic silhouettes, extreme styles, and creative storytelling. Together, the two presentations gave a total of 37 varied collections, each an expression of the designer’s passion, research, and creativity. Some of the standouts were: A nautical-themed fashion collection that converted the catwalk into an underwater fantasy world, a children’s line for the blind, where texture and touch formed the basis of the clothes. A zero-gravity-themed corporate wear that transplanted outer-world fashion into office wear, an eco-friendly sportswear that could move and live green, and a few more such revolutionary pieces. Every collection told a story—of identity, culture, nature, or the world we live in.
Backstage Magic and Creative Partners
In the wings, lots of cooperation created the event with the help of these esteemed partners. The Den, hospitality and venue partner, lent a cool, trendy venue that just seemed to fit the vibe of the occasion. Lakmé Academy, makeup partner, made each model’s look coincide with the designer’s vision. TheStyle.World, a styling collaborative partner, helped to tie the whole look together visually with their trained eye.
Each model that graced the catwalk wasn’t just showing off clothes or accessories—they were bringing someone else’s dream to life.
The awards jury consisted of some of the fashion, jewellery, and creative industries’ most senior professionals. They contributed expertise and insight to choose the collections that were not only eye candy, but also for what they symbolised and impacted. In his speech at the event, Mr. Nealesh Dalal, Managing Trustee of JD Educational Trust, stated: “Today’s designers aren’t just designing clothes—they’re telling stories, posing questions, and offering alternative perspectives. That is what design is about.”
A Glimpse into the Future
The JD Design Awards also announced an exciting new addition for 2026—a Digital Design Experience category. This will create avenues of entry for students studying at animation, VFX, web design, multimedia, and immersive design and allow them to showcase their work and help shape the future of digital creativity.
The JD Design Awards 2025 was not only a fashion show—It was an opportunity for fresh designers to be heard, express what they believed in, and leave a mark. It served as a reminder for all of us that fashion is not just about appearance—it is about being intelligent, loving the world, and exercising imagination to change it.
As the lights faded and the crowd cheered, everything was sure: the future of design is heart, soul, and boundless imagination.
