The Hindu wrote that "Neither funny nor interesting, it is just a story stuck in a time warp".[2]The Times of India gave the film a three out of five stars and wrote, "A loose-fitting film that lacks an engaging narration."[3]123 Telugu gave the film a rating of two-and-three-quarter out of five and wrote, "On the whole, Fashion Designer is a film which has the glimpse of trademark Vamsy in only a strict few scenes".[4]Sify said, "Though the comedy and narration is in old style, this movie is better among Vamsy's recent movies."[5]