Shwetha JM
Fashion designer program
Pearl academy Bengaluru
Specialisms: Womenswear / Apparel / Textiles - Print
Location: Chennai, India
Shwetha JM
First Name: Shwetha
Last Name: JM
Specialisms: Womenswear / Apparel / Textiles - Print
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My Location: Chennai, India
University / College: Pearl academy Bengaluru
Course / Program Title: Fashion designer program
About
I'm Shwetha JM, a fashion design professional with a strong passion for Womenswear & Menswear Fashion and a long-term goal of becoming an expert in the field. I hold a postgraduate degree in Fashion Design from Pearl Academy, Bengaluru and an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts from Stella Maris College, Chennai.
My fashion dreams span across through various versatile knowledge & skills such as CLO 3D, Fashion Illustration, Textile Surface Design, Digital Photography, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Fashion Technical Flats, Print & Motifs Development, Fabric & Trims Sourcing, Market Research, Inspiration, Mood & Concept Board Creation, Pattern making, Garment construction, PLM, BOM, Design Development, Microsoft Designer, Canva, NewArc.ai, Fabric manipulations, Tech Packs, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel, Graphic Prints and Social Media Marketing.
I’ve gained hands-on experience through internships at Label Shivali, Genus Apparels, Craftin Images, Fashion e-Global Center, and Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd (Melange - Colour Me) as a Fashion & Textile Designer Intern. I also worked at Myntra as an AI Stylist Intern for the My Stylist feature in Myntra app. Plus, I have worked as a Freelance Fashion Designer for Men's & Women's Street & Ethnic Wear Collections for a start-up brand - Label Pallavi Sethi in Chennai.
I thrive at the crossroads of fashion, technology, and innovation, constantly pushing boundaries to shape the future of the industry. I immerse myself in the dynamic fusion of fashion and technology, seeking fresh perspectives that keep me ahead in this ever-evolving industry. My passion lies in fusing design with digital innovation, always charting new territory in the fashion-tech space for both Men & Women.
My fashion dreams span across through various versatile knowledge & skills such as CLO 3D, Fashion Illustration, Textile Surface Design, Digital Photography, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Fashion Technical Flats, Print & Motifs Development, Fabric & Trims Sourcing, Market Research, Inspiration, Mood & Concept Board Creation, Pattern making, Garment construction, PLM, BOM, Design Development, Microsoft Designer, Canva, NewArc.ai, Fabric manipulations, Tech Packs, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel, Graphic Prints and Social Media Marketing.
I’ve gained hands-on experience through internships at Label Shivali, Genus Apparels, Craftin Images, Fashion e-Global Center, and Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd (Melange - Colour Me) as a Fashion & Textile Designer Intern. I also worked at Myntra as an AI Stylist Intern for the My Stylist feature in Myntra app. Plus, I have worked as a Freelance Fashion Designer for Men's & Women's Street & Ethnic Wear Collections for a start-up brand - Label Pallavi Sethi in Chennai.
I thrive at the crossroads of fashion, technology, and innovation, constantly pushing boundaries to shape the future of the industry. I immerse myself in the dynamic fusion of fashion and technology, seeking fresh perspectives that keep me ahead in this ever-evolving industry. My passion lies in fusing design with digital innovation, always charting new territory in the fashion-tech space for both Men & Women.
The "On The Move" is a capsule collection designed for the modern individual who seamlessly transitions between multiple activities in a single day without sacrificing style or performance. It targets the need for clothing that eliminates the "outfit change" friction, allowing the wearer to flow effortlessly from an active workout to a professional setting, and finally to a relaxed social gathering. The aim is to establish Lululemon as the definitive leader in the Premium Hybrid/Lifestyle category by creating a collection that facilitates an effortless, high-performance, and stylish transition between athletic activity, professional life, and social engagement.
Competitions
lululemon Apparel Design Challenge: Life in Motion
Streetwear is a type of fashion that originated from youth culture in the 1980s and 1990s. It is typically associated with casual, comfortable clothing that is inspired by elements of urban and hip-hop culture. Streetwear often incorporates oversized silhouettes, baggy pants, graphic t-shirts, and sneakers, as well as elements of sportswear and skate wear. It is often characterized by bold, vibrant colors and eye-catching designs, as well as a focus on self-expression and individuality. My Street wear collection defines a line of Street wear in Indian Version using Cotton Woven/Knit Fabrics that inspired by Dots from the artist Yayoi Kusama in Funky & Groovy style. This collection is to promote the Indian style of Street wear collections that is comfortable, breathable & stylish according to their body types.
Competitions
Global Design Graduate Show 2023
Re-imagine Five Decades of Design - Adaptive Tailoring
Adaptive Tailoring redefines the evolution of blazers and suits by merging classic silhouettes with modern innovation, comfort, and sustainability. This trend reflects a shift toward versatile, inclusive, and technologically enhanced tailoring, ensuring that power dressing remains relevant for today’s dynamic lifestyles. This collection reinvents five iconic decades of blazer and suit design, merging heritage aesthetics with modern innovation and sustainability. Each era’s signature elements are reimagined with contemporary tailoring, smart textiles, and adaptive functionality to create a versatile, future-forward wardrobe.
Competitions
Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2025
An elegant modern beauty in this context represents a woman who exudes confidence, poise, and contemporary grace, while embracing the richness of Indian tradition reimagined through a couture lens. This aesthetic merges the fluid drape and regal aura of the saree gown with the structured boldness and tactile luxury of real natural leather, transforming a classic symbol of femininity into a cutting-edge statement of empowerment. The look redefines power and sensuality, making leather soft, saree sculptural, and couture culturally resonant. It’s a celebration of strength through tradition and style through evolution.
Competitions
Global Creative Graduate Showcase 2025
This collection reimagines utility wear through a futuristic, gender-neutral lens, drawing bold inspiration from the raw energy of desert raves. Designed for movement, expression, and survival in harsh yet expressive terrains, it blends form and function in oversized silhouettes. Key pieces include oversized utility jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts, cargo pants, baggy denim cargos, and cargo sweatpants—all crafted in matte nylon textures and structured fabrics that emphasize durability with a modern edge. The color palette reflects the arid environment: muted sand tones, sun-faded taupe, and earthy neutrals, brought to life with striking electric blue accents for a futuristic jolt. Merging utility and aesthetic, this collection caters to a non-binary, fashion-forward audience, offering elevated comfort with multifunctional design details—think: oversized pockets, adjustable draw cords, and modular elements, primed for festival wear or urban survival.
Competitions