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JD Institute founded in 1988, has established a reputation as one of the leading institutions in unleashing the opportunity for brilliant levels of talent to shine. We as acknowledged Fashion, Styling and creative educators in India, believe in transcending boundaries of traditional education by employing new platforms and methodologies, to remodel learning into action that fosters a fair-minded and sustainable future. What we bring together here will set you apart. From your first day through your final assessment, we foster an environment for you to master your chosen craft, so that you graduate to solicit and claim the transformative capacity of a design.
OUR WHOLE AND SOUL
PURPOSE
JD Institute founded in 1988, has established a reputation as one of the leading institutions in unleashing the opportunity for brilliant levels of talent to shine. We as acknowledged Fashion, Styling and creative educators in India, believe in transcending boundaries of traditional education by employing new platforms and methodologies, to remodel learning into action that fosters a fair-minded and sustainable future. What we bring together here will set you apart. From your first day through your final assessment, we foster an environment for you to master your chosen craft, so that you graduate to solicit and claim the transformative capacity of a design.
Our Founders
Rtn. Chandraakant Dalal
A true Visionary in Fashion and Lifestyle Education who started the Journey of JD Institute of Fashion Technology in Mumbai in 1988 keeping the seed of imagination in mind. His vision, leadership, and encouragement enabled over 20,000 students to succeed in the market place. His passion and stewardship to create a change in the ideas, society and industry.
PRESIDENT / FOUNDER
Shri. R.C Dalal
An Iconic and People Developer, R.C Dalal was a pioneer in Fashion and Arts Education who took this journey to the next level. His gamut of knowledge and experience helped JD Institute of Fashion Technology to be one of the top Institute in Fashion Technology. His Interest lay in promoting the art, craft and culture of India on the International platform.
CO - FOUNDER
Mr. Nealesh Dalal
Mr. Nealesh Dalal, the Managing Trustee, JD Educational Trust, is amongst the prominent revolutionaries who shaped the base of the JD Institute of Fashion Technology. He aims to redefine fashion and design education in India in sync with local and global standards. As a leader, Nealesh affirms that it is his undertaking to empower students to culminate their uniqueness into reality.
MANAGING TRUSTEE
Mr. Yogesh Dalal
“Difficulties are easy, make the most of it.” – Yogesh Dalal. Yogesh Dalal, Trustee – JD Institute of Fashion Technology (Education Division of JD Educational Trust), responsible for the strategic direction, vision, growth and performance of JD Institute of Fashion Technology is committed to professional ethics, standards of practice and the care of education among the youth.
PRESIDENT / FOUNDER
Our Founders
Rtn. Chandraakant Dalal
A true Visionary in Fashion and Lifestyle Education who started the Journey of JD Institute of Fashion Technology in Mumbai in 1988 keeping the seed of imagination in mind. His vision, leadership, and encouragement enabled over 20,000 students to succeed in the market place. His passion and stewardship to create a change in the ideas, society and industry.
PRESIDENT / FOUNDER
Shri. R.C Dalal
An Iconic and People Developer, R.C Dalal was a pioneer in Fashion and Arts Education who took this journey to the next level. His gamut of knowledge and experience helped JD Institute of Fashion Technology to be one of the top Institute in Fashion Technology. His Interest lay in promoting the art, craft and culture of India on the International platform.
CO - FOUNDER
Mr. Nealesh Dalal
Mr. Nealesh Dalal, the Managing Trustee, JD Educational Trust, is amongst the prominent revolutionaries who shaped the base of the JD Institute of Fashion Technology. He aims to redefine fashion and design education in India in sync with local and global standards. As a leader, Nealesh affirms that it is his undertaking to empower students to culminate their uniqueness into reality.
MANAGING TRUSTEE
Mr. Yogesh Dalal
“Difficulties are easy, make the most of it.” – Yogesh Dalal. Yogesh Dalal, Trustee – JD Institute of Fashion Technology (Education Division of JD Educational Trust), responsible for the strategic direction, vision, growth and performance of JD Institute of Fashion Technology is committed to professional ethics, standards of practice and the care of education among the youth.
PRESIDENT / FOUNDER
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Leadership Team
DR. PAYAL DALAL
An industry expert with more than 22 years of successful experience in full life cycle of students’ journey of design learning, Ms.Payal Dalal, Director of JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Maharashtra (Education Division of JD Educational Trust) is committed to maintaining high standards of education with emphasis on developing skills in young design students. With the pragmatic, ethical and Indian based approach, she is bringing innovation and introducing the change to the design education industry.
August 8, 2021
LEADERS
Dr. Darshana Tailor
Ms. Darshana Tailor, who went from being a student to the Academic Head at JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Maharashtra, is an inspiration to any student who has been struggling to find their role in this competitive world. As a student she envisioned the learning process to be more fun, interactive, observational and exciting which led her to the teaching profession. She is committed to creating a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating and encouraging to students.
July 11, 2021
LEADERS
Mr. Darayus Italia
A photographer based in Mumbai with 9 years’ experience in commercial photography. Darayus Italia specialises in Fashion Portraits, Commercials fashion and Travel keen to communicate memorable messages through dynamic and stimulating images. Having fallen in love with photography while doing his IT jobe He decided to Study it further he did a Diploma in Fashion photography from FX school and then Went to Australia to Study further to do his Bachelors in Photography.
May 01, 2022
LEADERS
Mr. Ashish Mehta
Mr. Ashish Mehta is an academician for more than two decades. He holds double master’s degree in Masters of Arts in Entertainment Media and Advertising as well as Masters of Commerce in management specialization. He also possesses a degree in Bachelor in Education with English and Commerce as his majors. Currently he is a research scholar and a mentor to young minds. Passionate about learning, reading, teaching and motivating the youth to push their limits to achieve their academic and professional goals is his day to day activity.
August 8, 2021
LEADERS
Ms. Eshy Acharya
Ms. Eshy Acharya after starting out in her Corporate career as a dull IT Professional, then a Banker, later turned into a Marketing Professor who is now a happy writer and pursuing her dreams. She holds a double master’s degree in Marketing Management and taught Marketing for five years to graduate and post-graduate students before quitting her job as an assistant professor from Amity Global Business School, Pune, to become an author. All her quirky jobs lead to the epiphany of writing, kind of… Blessing in disguise. Apart from being a content writer, blogger, and columnist, she is also a writer, storyteller, and assistant scriptwriter for an upcoming web series and movie for a popular OTT platform.
July 11, 2021
LEADERS
Mr. Aman Gaur
Bachelors & Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communications Aman Gaur is an amazing personality and and easy-go person. He made a mark in this Industry in 2014 and since then it has been a wonderful journey. “There is no looking back.” As a professional he started his journey in the field of Journalism to cater to various aspects of the Industry. He has handled more than 80 Bollywood films as a PR & Marketing Consultant. His primary focus of interests include Press Releases, Marketing and Celebrity Management.
May 01, 2022
LEADERS
Dr. M T Banne
Prof Madhusudan Banne has completed his BSC with chemistry from G . N . Khalsa college .He did his masters in business administration with specialization in marketing management and PHD in consumer psychology . His topic was “Impact of Doctors Behaviour on prescription decision of Medicine Brand to patient. “ From National Foundation OF International Studies. DR . BANNE is in educational field for last 36 years . He was EX Principal of Sidhharth College of Management studies. He was the course advisor and Hon .Profesor at IITC institute of management studies for more than 25 studies.
August 13, 2021
LEADERS
Mr. Vynetheya Iyengar
Mr. Vynetheya Iyengar has been a Marketing & Branding Industry professional for over 23 years. He is a seasoned business coach, Image Coach, Life Coach, and adjunct faculty in the Fashion Entrepreneur Management, Fashion Marketing & Image Management Area with JD Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai. His academic and mentorship focus is primarily on Entrepreneur Growth Management, Personal Branding, and image, Startup Growth management. He is associated with industry professionals to build an ecosystem for Startups, single business owners, and entrepreneurs to help them scale up and manage the business growth in a sustainable way. He has traveled widely across the globe, and his travel map pins about 123 cities across 16 countries and five continents.
December 22, 2021
LEADERS
Mr. Dilip Yande
Mr. Dilip Yande is a highly skilled and experienced fashion photography expert with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the industry. With over a decade of experience in the field, he has become a sought-after name in the world of fashion photography. As a faculty member, Mr. Yande has a passion for teaching and has dedicated himself to helping aspiring photographers learn the skills and techniques needed to succeed in the industry. He is highly respected by his peers and students alike for his dedication, creativity, and ability to inspire others.
March 31, 2023
LEADERS
Mr. Brendan Dias
Brendan Dias is a highly skilled fashion photography expert with years of experience in the industry. His passion for photography began at a young age and he has since honed his craft to become one of the most sought-after fashion photographers in the business. With a keen eye for detail and an innate understanding of fashion, Brendan has an exceptional ability to capture the essence of his subjects through his lens. His unique style is both elegant and edgy, creating a captivating aesthetic that perfectly captures the spirit of fashion.
March 31, 2023
LEADERS
Mr. Sashank Narasale
Mr. Sashank Narasale is a prominent member of the photographic community in India and currently serves as the Joint Secretary of the Photographic Society of India (PSI). With over two decades of experience in the field of photography, Mr. Narasale has made significant contributions to the growth and development of the PSI. As a passionate photographer, Mr. Narasale has participated in numerous exhibitions and competitions both in India and abroad, winning several awards and accolades for his work. He has also served as a judge for various photography competitions, sharing his knowledge and expertise with budding photographers.
March 31, 2023
LEADERS
Mr. Rajendra Waghmare
Mr. Rajendra Waghmare is a well-known figure in the Indian photographic community and currently serves as the Secretary of the Photographic Society of India (PSI). With over 30 years of experience in the field of photography, Mr. Waghmare has made significant contributions to the growth and development of the PSI. Mr. Waghmare’s passion for photography started at a young age, and over the years, he has honed his skills and developed a keen eye for capturing stunning images.
March 31, 2023
LEADERS
Mr. Anand Nirgude
Mr. Anand Nirgude is a prominent figure in the world of photography in India, serving as the current President of the Photographic Society of India (PSI). He is an accomplished photographer and has been involved in the field for over two decades. Born and raised in Mumbai, India, Mr. Nirgude developed an early interest in photography and pursued it as a hobby while working in the corporate world. Over time, he honed his skills and became a well-respected photographer, winning several awards and accolades for his work. In 2022, Mr. Nirgude was elected as the President of PSI, a position he has held with distinction ever since.
March 31, 2023
LEADERS
Ms. Divya Bhavsar
Divya Bhavsar is a distinguished name in the realm of fashion illustration, currently serving as a dedicated faculty member at the JD Institute of Fashion Technology. With a rich background and extensive experience in the fashion industry, she brings a unique blend of creativity, expertise, and mentorship to her role. As a fashion illustration faculty, Divya Bhavsar plays a pivotal role in nurturing budding artists and designers. Her profound understanding of design principles, aesthetics, and trends enables her to guide students towards mastering the art of illustrating fashion concepts.
July 11, 2021
LEADERS
Ms. Rubina Ansari
Rubina Ansari is a distinguished Garment Manufacturing faculty member at JD Institute of Fashion Technology, known for her extensive expertise and contributions to the field. With a wealth of experience spanning over a decade, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the education and careers of aspiring fashion professionals. Ms. Ansari brings a unique blend of industry insight and academic rigor to her role. Her hands-on experience in the garment manufacturing sector empowers her students with practical knowledge that goes beyond textbooks.
May 01, 2022
LEADERS
Our top Alumni
Success Stories
Our young and aspiring alumni have already started creating waves in the design industry. With a far sighted vision and a humble yet persistent approach they have established themselves as leaders and important key players in renowned companies as well as setting up their own brands.
Shane Peacock
Class of 1990
Rocky Star
Class of 1990
Shruti Sancheti
Class of 1998
Varoin Marwa
Class of 2010
Jaswinder Garnder
Class of 2000
Nitin Kartikeya
Class of 2005
Our top Alumni
Success Stories
Our young and aspiring alumni have already started creating waves in the design industry. With a far sighted vision and a humble yet persistent approach they have established themselves as leaders and important key players in renowned companies as well as setting up their own brands.
Shane Peacock
Class of 1990
Rocky Star
Class of 1990
Shruti Sancheti
Class of 1998
Varoin Marwa
Class of 2010
Jaswinder Garnder
Class of 2000
Nitin Kartikeya
Class of 2005
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Leadership Team
An industry expert with more than 22 years of successful experience in full life cycle of students’ journey of design learning, Ms.Payal Dalal, Director of JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Maharashtra (Education Division of JD Educational Trust) is committed to maintaining high standards of education with emphasis on developing skills in young design students. With the pragmatic, ethical and Indian based approach, she is bringing innovation and introducing the change to the design education industry.
August 8, 2021
LEADERS
Ms. Darshana Tailor, who went from being a student to the Academic Head at JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Maharashtra, is an inspiration to any student who has been struggling to find their role in this competitive world. As a student she envisioned the learning process to be more fun, interactive, observational and exciting which led her to the teaching profession. She is committed to creating a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating and encouraging to students.
July 11, 2021
LEADERS
A photographer based in Mumbai with 9 years’ experience in commercial photography. Darayus Italia specialises in Fashion Portraits, Commercials fashion and Travel keen to communicate memorable messages through dynamic and stimulating images.
Having fallen in love with photography while doing his IT jobe He decided to Study it further he did a Diploma in Fashion photography from FX school and then Went to Australia to Study further to do his Bachelors in Photography.
May 01, 2022
LEADERS
Mr. Ashish Mehta is an academician for more than two decades. He holds double master’s degree in Masters of Arts in Entertainment Media and Advertising as well as Masters of Commerce in management specialization. He also possesses a degree in Bachelor in Education with English and Commerce as his majors. Currently he is a research scholar and a mentor to young minds.
Passionate about learning, reading, teaching and motivating the youth to push their limits to achieve their academic and professional goals is his day to day activity.
August 8, 2021
LEADERS
Ms. Eshy Acharya after starting out in her Corporate career as a dull IT Professional, then a Banker, later turned into a Marketing Professor who is now a happy writer and pursuing her dreams. She holds a double master’s degree in Marketing Management and taught Marketing for five years to graduate and post-graduate students before quitting her job as an assistant professor from Amity Global Business School, Pune, to become an author. All her quirky jobs lead to the epiphany of writing, kind of… Blessing in disguise. Apart from being a content writer, blogger, and columnist, she is also a writer, storyteller, and assistant scriptwriter for an upcoming web series and movie for a popular OTT platform.
July 11, 2021
LEADERS
Bachelors & Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communications
Aman Gaur is an amazing personality and and easy-go person. He made a mark in this Industry in 2014 and since then it has been a wonderful journey. “There is no looking back.” As a professional he started his journey in the field of Journalism to cater to various aspects of the Industry. He has handled more than 80 Bollywood films as a PR & Marketing Consultant. His primary focus of interests include Press Releases, Marketing and Celebrity Management.
May 01, 2022
LEADERS
Prof Madhusudan Banne has completed his BSC with chemistry from G . N . Khalsa college .He did his masters in business administration with specialization in marketing management and PHD in consumer psychology . His topic was “Impact of Doctors Behaviour on prescription decision of Medicine Brand to patient. “ From National Foundation OF International Studies. DR . BANNE is in educational field for last 36 years . He was EX Principal of Sidhharth College of Management studies. He was the course advisor and Hon .Profesor at IITC institute of management studies for more than 25 studies.
August 13, 2021
LEADERS
Mr. Vynetheya Iyengar has been a Marketing & Branding Industry professional for over 23 years. He is a seasoned business coach, Image Coach, Life Coach, and adjunct faculty in the Fashion Entrepreneur Management, Fashion Marketing & Image Management Area with JD Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai.
His academic and mentorship focus is primarily on Entrepreneur Growth Management, Personal Branding, and image, Startup Growth management.
He is associated with industry professionals to build an ecosystem for Startups, single business owners, and entrepreneurs to help them scale up and manage the business growth in a sustainable way. He has traveled widely across the globe, and his travel map pins about 123 cities across 16 countries and five continents.
December 22, 2021
LEADERS
Mr. Dilip Yande is a highly skilled and experienced fashion photography expert with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the industry. With over a decade of experience in the field, he has become a sought-after name in the world of fashion photography.
As a faculty member, Mr. Yande has a passion for teaching and has dedicated himself to helping aspiring photographers learn the skills and techniques needed to succeed in the industry. He is highly respected by his peers and students alike for his dedication, creativity, and ability to inspire others.
March 31, 2023
LEADERS
Brendan Dias is a highly skilled fashion photography expert with years of experience in the industry. His passion for photography began at a young age and he has since honed his craft to become one of the most sought-after fashion photographers in the business.
With a keen eye for detail and an innate understanding of fashion, Brendan has an exceptional ability to capture the essence of his subjects through his lens. His unique style is both elegant and edgy, creating a captivating aesthetic that perfectly captures the spirit of fashion.
March 31, 2023
LEADERS
Mr. Sashank Narasale is a prominent member of the photographic community in India and currently serves as the Joint Secretary of the Photographic Society of India (PSI). With over two decades of experience in the field of photography, Mr. Narasale has made significant contributions to the growth and development of the PSI.
As a passionate photographer, Mr. Narasale has participated in numerous exhibitions and competitions both in India and abroad, winning several awards and accolades for his work. He has also served as a judge for various photography competitions, sharing his knowledge and expertise with budding photographers.
March 31, 2023
LEADERS
Mr. Rajendra Waghmare is a well-known figure in the Indian photographic community and currently serves as the Secretary of the Photographic Society of India (PSI). With over 30 years of experience in the field of photography, Mr. Waghmare has made significant contributions to the growth and development of the PSI.
Mr. Waghmare’s passion for photography started at a young age, and over the years, he has honed his skills and developed a keen eye for capturing stunning images.
March 31, 2023
LEADERS
Mr. Anand Nirgude is a prominent figure in the world of photography in India, serving as the current President of the Photographic Society of India (PSI). He is an accomplished photographer and has been involved in the field for over two decades.
Born and raised in Mumbai, India, Mr. Nirgude developed an early interest in photography and pursued it as a hobby while working in the corporate world. Over time, he honed his skills and became a well-respected photographer, winning several awards and accolades for his work.
In 2022, Mr. Nirgude was elected as the President of PSI, a position he has held with distinction ever since.
March 31, 2023
LEADERS
Divya Bhavsar is a distinguished name in the realm of fashion illustration, currently serving as a dedicated faculty member at the JD Institute of Fashion Technology. With a rich background and extensive experience in the fashion industry, she brings a unique blend of creativity, expertise, and mentorship to her role.
As a fashion illustration faculty, Divya Bhavsar plays a pivotal role in nurturing budding artists and designers. Her profound understanding of design principles, aesthetics, and trends enables her to guide students towards mastering the art of illustrating fashion concepts.
July 11, 2021
LEADERS
Rubina Ansari is a distinguished Garment Manufacturing faculty member at JD Institute of Fashion Technology, known for her extensive expertise and contributions to the field. With a wealth of experience spanning over a decade, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the education and careers of aspiring fashion professionals.
Ms. Ansari brings a unique blend of industry insight and academic rigor to her role. Her hands-on experience in the garment manufacturing sector empowers her students with practical knowledge that goes beyond textbooks.
May 01, 2022
LEADERS