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Marks & Spencer Store

Marks and Spencers is an anchor store in the Express Avenue Mall. The store is in a prominent location ,occupying 2 floors in the mall. The ground floor is the men’s section . Trousers, shirts,T shirts &jackets in cotton and flannel material is available here . The first floor has trendy western wear and accessories for women . Tops with floral prints are the latest fashion trends and they can be found in a variety of colours and designs .They also stock knee length dresses. Chennai shopping gets exciting for youngsters with skirts & dresses in the latest fashion at M& S. Young girls in Chennai are discarding their traditional attire to be fashionable in modern dresses & what better way than to be dresses in a M&S skirt or dress? Knitted and fitted tops ,both long & short ,in mustard, green and maroon are displayed with light weight shrugs in dark brown and orange . Go for it . They seem to fly off the shelves so quickly. Fitted trousers, formal trousers, jeggings & leggings find ample space in this large Chennai shop. Nightwear and lingerie are available in new designs, styles and new prints in a range of colours . They also stock shoes. Check out the flats , the slipons and the sandals . They come in pink,brown,beige & black. As you are checking out of the store , you could be tempted with their range of personal products that include moisturisers, creams ,bath soaps & more M&S ventured into India more than 5 years ago. They have a presence in several malls in India .

Global Desi- Phoenix Market City

The Phoenix Market City Mall in Chennai is home to several International garment , footwear and makeup stores . They are also home to new age Chennai shops which stock western wear dresses . Global Desi has recently caught the imagination of many young women in India. It has some excellent smart casual dresses on offer. One piece dresses and skirts, tunics and tops, palazzos and kurtas are some of their best sellers. The prints are bright and breezy and the style is semi formal . The fabrics used are chiffon, georgette or organza. There is quite a large variety of dresses that is available . These dresses are suitable for young college goers as well as middle aged women . While cotton dresses fade fast, dresses in other fabrics last longer The interesting point about the dresses is the mix of both Indian and western print styles . Typical Indian prints was not visulaised in skirts and tops earlier. Global Desi has done away with that distinction. They have clearly shown that Indian prints look good on western wear dresses.They do stock some blouses ,skirts , dupatas and scarves as well . This is a small store in the Phoenix City Mall but a very popular one . The name Global Desi aptly defines their clothes which are in the Rs 1500/ to Rs 2000/ piece price range . Anita Dongre is the creator of this label. AND & Anita Dongre are her other distinct brands for purely western dresses and bridal couture dresses respectively If you are shopping in Chennai for smart causal dresses , do step into the Global Desi store or buy it online The Global Desi garments are available in the Global Desi store as well as in myntra and other online stores.

Samasta in Alwarpet

Samasta in Alwarpet Samasta in Alwarpet is an apparel shop close to Shilpi in CP Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet, Chennai. What you get in Samasta Maheshwari cotton sarees Chanderi collton sarees Bhagalpuri silk sarees Linen sarees Kota sarees Silk cotton sarees Embroidered tussar sarees Printed tussar sarees Kalamkari tops Ikaat tunics Casual wear skirts Cotton palazzos and trousers To read m ore about Indian Textiles Samasta is not a very large store and therefore selection is relatively small. Consequently,there would typically be 20 sarees of each variety . We saw a great collection of Maheshwari cotton sarees in some stunning colours such as sea blue & baby pink with contrasting pallus. They looked stylish & simple . Similarly, they stock Chanderi sarees and Kota sarees in some unusual and unique patterns. Hence,if you are shopping in Chennai for casual cotton sarees ,Samasta in Alwarpet should be a natural choice Embroidered Tussar sarees in Samasta in Alwarpet What really caught our attention was the embroidered tussar sarees. These were quite unique in beautiful shades of red & grey. There were tussar sarees with some distinct prints as well . The printed tussar saree is lightweight as compared to the embroidered tussar saree, which is a bit heavy . It seems like not many shops in Chennai stock embroidered tussar and printed tussar sarees. Western wear in Samasta in Alwarpett In addition, there is a section dedicated to tops and skirts, trousers ,stoles & palazzo pants. They are lightweight and ideal summer wear dresses . The selection in the shop was limited . Samasta probably has more variety online. Samasta is a store especially for young women who wish to dress in a trendy clothes. The fabrics used are cotton, linen and silk all of which are natural fibers . Hand embroidery and printing are generously and aesthetically done on clothes. The founder and director of Samasta in Alwarpetis Mridulika Menon Madiraju. Most noteworthy is the fact that her mother Arundati Menon was the founder of Shilpi which set high standards in their collection of sarees and fabrics . Do visit this store in Abiramapuram. You will surely find it interesting

Chamiers

Firstly, Chamiers is a small shopping complex on Chamiers Road in Chennai.It is diagonally opposite the Crown Plaza Hotel in Chennai . Furthermore ,The Chamiers restaurant in the complex is a very delightful and charming place . Shopping in Chamiers Anokhi in Chamiers As you enter the shopping complex , you will walk straight into the Anokhi showroom. It is a quiet place with few shoppers. Anokhi is a very popular shop for cool cotton dresses. Kurtis , tops, dupattas and jackets are available in the Anokhi store. White with floral motifs or pleasing pastel shades are the prominent colours in Anokhi. Crinkled dupattas , A line kurtis , wrap arounds and skirts are the best sellers in this store. Tunics and dresses are very comfortable in summer. Hence ,shoppers are advised to pick up a indigo coloured kurti or a crimson scarf simply because the colours are very original. On the adjacent room are stocks of bed furnishings and table linen. Bedsheets, quilts and pillows in coordinated colours are available here. Toilet bags in coordinated colours are very useful. Anokhi, is probably one of the best shops for cotton kurtis in Chennai. Amethyst Room Across Anokhi Chamiers is the Amethyst room . It is a destination for fashionable causals. They have an assortment of dresses ,jumpsuits, skirts and tops from eclectic designers around the country. We checked some tunics from the Runaway bicycle ,which is a Mumbai based store. There are shoes and jewellery from several designers. The collection is limited and elegant . The prices are on the higher side. When you go up a flight of stairs, notice the paintings on the wall.It could be a scene from Pickwick papers or Olive Twist. Chamiers Gift Shop The Chamiers Gift shop is a delight because they have an assortment of jewellery, gifts and home decor items. you would simple fast in love with this Chennai shop. The store front and all the things stocked inside are beautiful . The items are select and distinct. The coloured wood bowls for salad or the serving platter ,the Bali earrings and the long pearl chains- they are simple and stunning. We conclude that they have a good collection of imitation jewellery. As you step out of the Chamiers store, you will enter the Chamiers Cafe . It resembles an English parlour.The Chamiers Cafe is popular from 8am to 8pm. The English breakfast and their Railway cutlets are especially popular. Pastas, Pizaas, fresh juices are all on order. While there are other similar coffee shops and cafes in Chennai, the ambience the music and food are imaginative and thoughtfully created in this Chennai shop. Consequently ,Shopkhoj definitely recommends a meal at Chamiers cafe.

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