JD Institute of Fashion Technology celebrated its 38th anniversary at Bombae Apartment Club, Mumbai. The event brought together students, team members and industry leaders. It marked the institute’s journey in design education and its continued focus on creativity, learning and self-expression.
Industry Leaders Join the Anniversary Celebration
The celebration welcomed guests from the fashion, photography, entertainment and business sectors. Attendees included fashion designer Archana Kochhar, photographer Vikram Bawa, Paul David Martin, Sachin Pardeshi, Janhavi Patwardhan, Navnedhi Waddhwa, writer Sangeeta Wadhwani, entrepreneur Vinit Parikh, film producer Tushar Rothe and actor Alok Arora, among others.
The gathering also gave students an opportunity to meet industry professionals. Through these interactions, they could build connections beyond the classroom and learn from people working in creative fields.
38 Years of Design Education and Creative Growth
Founded in 1988, JD Institute has grown into an ecosystem of nine brands. These brands span education, industry, creativity, technology and community.
Over the years, the design industry has changed through new practices and technological advances. JD Institute has adapted its approach while staying committed to its founding vision.
Creativity and self-expression remain central to the institute’s educational philosophy. Students are encouraged to explore ideas, experiment with different approaches and build confidence in their creative abilities. The institute also values interaction and enjoyment as part of learning. This approach helps students discover their strengths while developing their skills.
The institution continues to evolve under the guidance of Yogesh Dalal, Trustee, and Dr Payal Dalal, Director, JD Institute of Fashion Technology. Their focus remains on nurturing emerging talent and responding to the changing needs of the creative industries.
Leadership Reflects on the Institute’s Journey
Speaking about the milestone, Rinesh Dalal, Director, JD Institute of Fashion Technology, said:
“Thirty-eight years of JD is a story of generations of students who came here with an ambition and went on to build their own journeys in the creative industry. What began with my grandfather Chandrakant Dalal’s and my parent’s vision has grown through the belief of our teachers, the trust of parents and the efforts of everyone who has been part of JD. A special thank you to all our Centre Directors for relentlessly working hard and ensuring the best education to students. As we celebrate this milestone, we also celebrate the people who have brought us here and the generations of creative talent who will take this journey forward.”
Supporting the Next Generation of Creative Talent
As JD Institute looks ahead, it continues to focus on curiosity, creative expression and student confidence. The institute aims to help students develop their abilities and prepare for careers across the creative industries.
With more than 45,000 graduates and alumni contributing to the creative sector, JD Institute continues to build on its 38-year legacy. It also aims to create new opportunities for the next generation of designers and creative professionals.
