JD Design Awards 2025

Halo & Hymn by James Varghese

BSc in Fashion Design & Garment Management

Halo & Hymn” collection is designed by James Varghese, student from BSc in Fashion Design & Garment Management at JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Kochi celebrates an innovative fashion Wedding wear collection that contains 7 chakras, representing the journey of connecting with our inner self.

 

Halo & Hymn” is a wedding wear collection inspired by Christian mythology and rooted in the rich traditions of Kerala’s Christian heritage. Drawing from the timeless elegance of the traditional chata-mundu and shirt-mundu—once the classic wedding attire of ancient Kerala Christians—this collection offers a modern reinterpretation of these garments. Recognizing that many people cannot afford high-cost bridal wear, the designs focus on affordability without compromising on grace. Each piece features elegant, sustainable materials and incorporates emotionally meaningful elements, such as fabric or motifs from a parent’s wedding dress, blending tradition with personal legacy to create something truly special.

James Varghese (19)

and narratives that shape Christian belief. While “mythology” is often linked to fictional or pagan traditions, here it means the foundational stories of Christianity, including biblical events. Many Christian myths come from the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), such as the creation story, the Great Flood, and Adam and Eve. The creation story in Genesis is the foundational myth of Christianity, forming the basis for all other Christian narratives. It explains the origin of the world, humanity, and the concept of good and evil, all through God’s actions described in Genesis 1:1–31.In the beginning, God spoke the world into existence—light from darkness, life from the void, beauty from the unseen. Rooted in Christian mythology and inspired by Genesis, Halo & Hymn reimagines wedding attire as a reflection of creation: pure, sacred, and full of promise. Marriage is more than a ceremony; it is a divine covenant. Yet for many, the dream of exquisite bridal and groom’s wear feels out of reach. Halo & Hymn restores that dream by blending elegance with accessibility, using upcycling to breathe new life into materials—mirroring renewal and redemption found in faith. Just as creation was an act of divine love, so too is marriage. With Halo & Hymn, every couple can step into forever adorned in grace, craftsmanship, and the timeless echoes of creation itself.

Fabrics used here is Pure Tissue Silk is made entirely from silk yarns. It is extremely fine, sheer, and luxurious in texture.Organza Tissue is a stiffer, see-through variant, known for its crisp structure and delicate shimmer.with color combinations of 

Soft pastels, ivory, champagne, and classic off-white define the palette—delicate, timeless shades that evoke purity, sophistication, and understated luxury. Perfect for bridal, ceremonial, or contemporary elegance.