Design POV 2025: Nisha JamVwal’s Champagne Evening Brings Architecture, Art & Affluence Together at Jio Convention Centre

In a world increasingly shaped by automation and access, the essence of luxury is being redefined and I had a front-row seat to this conversation at the Design POV exposition, where Nisha JamVwal of Nisha JamVwal Luxury hosted a grand larger-than-life champagne evening for the design and architectural elite.

Held at the iconic Jio Convention Centre, the evening was a rich sensory experience: a celebration of form, space, expression, and the lifestyle that funds it all. But beyond the visuals and the architecture, what struck me most was the exchange of ideas a meeting of minds from India’s most celebrated architects to Mumbai’s crème de la crème: designers, industrialists, collectors, influencers, columnists, and museum directors. It was a room where aesthetic dialogue met affluence, and it was a privilege to be a part of it.

Design POV: A Curated Collision of Visionaries and Brands

Nisha JamVwal’s curatorial eye was unmistakable. The Design POV platform she unveiled was not just a display it was a living, breathing ecosystem of more than 75 luxury home and interior brands, 19 iconic design firms, and a new format of art-meets-consumer storytelling. It blurred the lines between creation and consumption, between aesthetic value and investment strategy.

This wasn’t your usual trade showcase. This was a living gallery, where sustainable installations using bamboo and LED coexisted with smart-luxury bathrooms and sculptural furniture that straddled utility and art. It was an immersive 360-degree view into where design is headed and who is leading the way.

Conversations That Matter: Who Owns Luxury in 2025?

Throughout the evening, I found myself in conversations that sparked genuine reflection. Among the standout personalities was Seema Taparia, celebrated for her fine taste and cultural patronage. I also had the joy of meeting Tasim Zakaria Mehta, the brilliant Director of the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum in Byculla. Her presence brought an archival gravitas to the space reminding us that design is not just about now, but also about preservation and legacy.

And of course, the formidable Shobhaa De author, editor, and social commentator added her signature sharpness to a discussion on how India’s value systems around aesthetics are evolving.

But beyond the personalities, the question that floated gently through the air all evening was: Who is today’s luxury consumer? Is luxury still the domain of the industrial elite, film stars, and generational wealth, or is it a circle expanding with new codes? In the age of Amazon interiors and IKEA design hacks, does Gen Z still dream of bespoke craftsmanship and heritage pieces or are they leaning toward a digitally informed, minimal, modular future?

My Favourite Conversations

While the evening offered many illuminating dialogues, my favorite interaction was with the ever-gracious Shashi Bansal, the elegant and wise mother of Nisha JamVwal herself. Her warmth and insight left a lasting impression on me.

Another deeply heartening experience was my conversation with two Israeli delegates, Mrs. Yael and Mr. Miki. It was encouraging to witness, through candid exchange and mutual respect, the strengthening cultural and creative ties between India and Israel a friendship that found expression even in a space dedicated to design.

The Value of Value Systems

What I appreciated most about the event was that it wasn’t just about aesthetics

it was about ethics. Are younger Indians still emotionally connected to bourgeois ideals of beauty and elegance, or is their value system shifting toward sustainability, circular design, and conscious consumption?

Do they want custom marble foyers, or are they more interested in smart-lighting ecosystems they can add to a digital cart? Are we witnessing the rise of premium design thinking or the ultimate blurring of lines between high design and fast retail?

Design as Identity. Wealth as Access.

Many exhibits dazzled. But it was this champagne evening, hosted with such warmth and vision by Nisha JamVwal, that truly stood out. It reminded me that while platforms evolve and preferences change, clout, taste, and cultural capital still hold immense power.

In an India racing forward with ambition, the front row of luxury still belongs to those who know how to live beautifully and have the vision and means to do so.