About Us - Global Fashion Design Awards 2023

The Spirit

A Culture of Appreciation | A Path to Positive Change | An Ecosystem of fashion business collaborations

A Vision Of Tomorrow

Our vision is to create a future where the fashion industry is recognised for its positive impact on both people and the planet and is celebrated for its creativity and innovation in design. We strive to build a community of fashion enthusiasts, industry leaders and emerging designers who work together to find sustainable solutions for the challenges of the industry. By fostering a culture of appreciation, collaboration and learning we believe that we can create a more inclusive and equitable fashion industry.

On A Mission To

Provide a global platform for the recognition and celebration of the most innovative and exceptional designers, creators, and entrepreneurs in the fashion industry. Through the GFDA awards, we aim to bring together a diverse group of fashion professionals from around the world and provide them with an opportunity to showcase their work and be recognised for their achievements and efforts in pushing the boundaries of fashion design and promoting positive change.

Meet the Organisers

Rupal Dalal

Managing Director – JD IMAGE PROMOTIONS LTD

JD Image Promotions Ltd is a company aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and fostering knowledge exchange among industries. The company invests in youth and uses effective strategies to develop their entrepreneurial skills, drive innovation, and boost the economy. The team at JD Image Promotions is dedicated to providing support and resources to entrepreneurs and industries, resulting in full-proof outcomes. The company’s goal is to create a supportive ecosystem for ideas to be shared and businesses to thrive.

The success of JD Image Promotions can be seen in its initiatives, such as JD Institute of Fashion Technology, the Indian Film Festival Worldwide, Ifestival, Global Fashion Design Awards, and Ministry of Design. Each venture has made significant impacts in its respective industry, further solidifying JD Image Promotions’ commitment to promoting entrepreneurship and driving innovation.

Manny Singh

Founder and CEO – THE PLATINUM GROUP

The Platinum Group are no strangers to International large scale events around the world. The highly experienced team have worked on events such as AR Rahman – Journey Home World Tour, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan -Rahat Live concert and the highly successful SLAM The Tour concert featuring Bollywood’s leading A list actors including Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit.

The Platinum Group have also been the company behind the highly successful Dabangg Tour featuring Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Jacqueline Fernandez and Baadshah.

The Platinum Group has also excelled in the exhibitions industry with their own highly successful properties,

The Luxury Asian Wedding Show, The National Asian Wedding Show, Dubai Wedding Show, The Destination Wedding Show and India Fashion Week London & India Fashion Week UAE.

2023 will also see the launch of the Global Fashion Design Awards taking place in London.

In line with their commitment to give back to those in need, Platinum Group launched Fashion4Hope in 2023 to raise money for the victims of the Turkey & Syria earthquake. Over £55,000 was raised by holding a charity catwalk and dinner.