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National Designer Awards (NDA) is an annual fashion awards ceremony held in India. Organized by the World Designing Forum (WDF), the program is an event for fashion designers representing different states and regional areas. The event follows a format that includes state-level selections and regional exhibitions, leading to a national grand finale.[1][2] Media coverage has documented the inclusion of traditional Indian fabrics, such as Kashmiri Pashmina and Kanjeevaram silk, within the exhibition entries.[3]
| National Designer Award (NDA) | |
|---|---|
| Location | India |
| First award | 2018 |
| Website | www |
History and Objectives
editEstablished in 2018, the National Designer Awards functions as an event where participants exhibit fashion collections that incorporate traditional Indian textiles. The stated objectives of the organizers include the development of Indian handlooms and coordination with state-level design competitions alongside the "Vocal for Local" campaign.[4][5][6]
Season 6 was held in New Delhi in 2023, followed by the 2024 edition in Goa. These iterations involved designers from over 20 Indian states and featured regional materials, including Banarasi silk, Pashmina, and Kanchipuram silk.[7][8] Media reports from the 2024 session outlined discussions regarding the structural expansion of the handloom sector.[9]
Format
editThe program utilizes a multi-tier structure where designers are selected via initial screenings conducted at the state level. Following selection, participants coordinate with regional textile clusters to manufacture the clothing lines presented during the national finale stage.
The 2024 finale was organized in Goa and hosted by presenter Ankit Batla. The event presented work from approximately 300 designers and included panels on integrating local textile artisans into international supply chains.[10] Fashion designers Neeta Lulla and Anamika Khanna have been associated with the event as mentors or recipients.[11]
Award recipients
editThe following table lists selected recipients recognized during recent seasons:
| Year | Recipient | Category | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ken Ferns | Best Resort Wear Collection | [8] |
| 2023 | Neeta Lulla | Best Ethnic Elegance | [11] |
| 2023 | Anamika Khanna | Best Bold Silhouettes Couture Award | [12] |
| 2024 | Benwangliu Newmai | Best Designer of the Year (Nagaland) | [13] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "National Designer Awards – World Designing Forum". World Designing Forum. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ↑ "National Designer Awards". National Designer Awards. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ↑ "World designing forum showcases Indian handloom". The Times of India. 27 December 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Reviving Indian handloom: Tradition meets modern innovation at World Designing Forum". The Financial Express. 24 December 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "National Designer Awards embraces 'Vocal for Local'". The Times of India. 29 November 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "Competition in designing of states: Organization of national level competition of World Designing Forum". NDTV India. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "After success of National Designer Awards 2023, what is on the cards for World Designer Forum in 2024". The Daily Jagran. 29 December 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- 1 2 "World Designer Forum hosts National Designer Awards". Patrika. 24 December 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "World Designing Forum: Growth of Indian handloom at National Designer Awards 2024". India Today. 22 December 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "World Designing Forum Pushes Indian Handloom To Global Spotlight At National Designer Awards 2024". BusinessWorld. 24 December 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- 1 2 "World Designer Forum 2023: Neeta Lulla gets the Best Ethnic Elegance Award". NDTV India. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ↑ "World Designer Forum announces National Designer Awards 2024". India Today. 3 January 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ "World Designing Forum pushes Indian handloom to global spotlight at National Designer Awards 2024". ET Now Luxe. 24 December 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2026.