Ritu Kumar- Designer Wear

Ritu Kumar South Extension Delhi Store Review: Ritu Kumar is one of India’s foremost fashion designers. She has been a designer for the last four decades and is known as the first woman to introduce the ‘boutique’ culture in India under the brand name ‘Ritu’. Several celebrities in India and abroad have had the privilege of showcasing an exclusive Ritu Kumar creation. She has also designed the wardrobes for the Femina Miss India contestants for their participation in International beauty pageants. In the past few years she has ventured into retail stores, thus making her line of clothes more affordable and accessible. On display in her stores are saris, blouses, lehangas, tunics and skirts. She incorporates a lot of traditional embroidery work in contemporary styles. This is one of the best designer wear shops in Delhi.

OP Jawahar Lal- Bridal Lehengas

OP Jawahar Lal in Chandni Chowk Market There are many shops in Chandni Chowk for wedding lehengas, In fact, there are several shops that sell bridal lehengas that you will be left confused when you visit the Delhi shopping market. The lanes and alleys in Nai Sadak and Kinari Bazar are full of Bridal lehenga […]

Ushnak Mal Mool Chand- Bridal Sarees

Grandmothers will vouch for Ushnak Mal Mool Chand as the one that made their wedding trousseau. They are an old and trusted shop for wedding sarees, lehangas and salwar suit pieces. They have georgettes, chiffons, velvet and crepe with a lot of embroidery, zardozi, stone work, sequence work and much more. Georgette sarees with gota patti work are not very common in Delhi. Gota patti is an applique work and is famous in Rajasthan. It is a kind of work where small pieces of zari are stitched onto the fabric with the edges sewn down to create elaborate patterns. This is a small shop with an amazing variety and is always crowded. Ushnak Mal Mool Chand undertakes in-house tailoring too. This is one of the best bridal wear shops in Delhi. This is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas.

Bombay Selections- Bridal Wear

Bombay Selections Karol Bagh is yet another shop catering to brides and party goers. So, saris in georgette, crepe and chiffon with a lot of zardozi, stone and sequence work, and lehengas in vivid colours, contemporary designs and with a lot of glitter are on display here. The variety is amazing and your curiosity is whetted with the imagination and creativity in these costumes. Bombay Selections Karol Bagh is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas.

Meena Bazaar – Bridal Lehengas

Feminine, fancy, fascinating range of women’s wear. Meena Bazaar Karol Bagh is an upper-end, expensive chain of stores for lehengas, sarees, suits and kurtis. For instance, a very select choice of modern resplendent lehengas cost upwards of Rs. 25,000; the suits cost Rs. 5,000 plus; the kurtis are priced Rs. 1,500 plus; sarees – the simplest are priced Rs. 3,000 plus. It has earned a name for itself though the designs are not exclusive. Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra has showcased his line of ornate sarees here. You have a good range of chiffon, georgette, crepe and net fabrics as well. The printed sarees without work are priced Rs. 5,000 plus. Exquisitely-worked sarees range from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 30,000. The more heavily-embroidered salwar kameez range have prices that start from Rs. 7,000. This is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas.

Frontier Raas- Bridal Wear

Is there a wedding coming up in your family? Are you the blushing soon-to-be-bride yourself? Want that never-before-never-again beautifully crafted saree or lehenga? Look no further. Just land up at Frontier Bazaar’s exclusive bridal sarees and lehengas outlet at South Extension. Christened Frontier Raas, this outlet has lehengas with a sheer, shimmery gossamer or tissue finish to satins and silks in ochre, yellow, green, pink and blue that take your breath away. So does the price –anywhere between Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 60,000. The colours of the lehengas are traditional and tantalising, modern and contemporary, flashy and fashionable, soft and subdued - take your pick.

Couple Cut Couture- Bridal Wear

This boutique has simple, elegant & contemporary fusion dresses for you. The stock includes gararas, shararas, dhoti pants , anarkali salwars and drape lehengas. They also have an exclusive collection of lehengas with designer blouses. This fashion house mostly creates pastel colour dresses with hand embroidery all over.

UM Moolchand India Emporium- Wedding Dresses

Suit fabrics for (Salwar Kameez),UM Mool Chand is the place to visit in South Extension. Georgette, crepe, chiffon with gold, silver and stone work.

Ogaan Flagship -Designer Dresses

OGAAN, known for designer wear has a wonderful range of trousseau and chic party wear at their flagship store in Hauz Khas. It is spacious, well-lit and is spread across multiple rooms. Beautiful saris with exquisite colour combinations, unique borders and pallus can be found here. They are designer pieces and priced very high. Some of the readymade blouses manage to look very traditional and contemporary at the same time! The shop also sells very elegant salwar suit pieces by various designers who excel in lines, styles, silhouettes and embroidery. They have a very niche jewellery section with earrings, bracelets, necklaces – all designer mind you. Isvaara, Bansri, Elements of Desire, Flower Child and so on. It is regarded as the best place for both festive and contemporary designer collections. Read reviews of other designer stores in Delhi

Gaurav Gupta – Designer Dresses

Gaurav Gupta goes for the classic look, indulges in three dimensional embroidery, experiments with wool and felt and ends up with interesting creations. Familiar, yet futuristic. Gothic, but gala wear that has won him accolades. You will find concept Saris – a Saris-gown combo which is fast catching up even in wedding circles in India. Take a look at the beautiful lehengas. Colours like cream, pink, gold, copper, yellow, green and turquoise are used in nets, chiffons and georgettes to create a neo-Grecian look, sometimes with off-shoulder and one shoulder creations as well. There are gowns in light satin and silk with very minimal work, priced Rs. 7,000 upwards. The elegant designs always spring a surprise element – sculpted shoulder, netted back or an embroidered belt. Well, expect the unexpected and let him drape you in fabric.

Ashima Leena- Designer Dresses

Remember the opening and closing ceremony extravaganza of the Commonwealth Games, 2011? All the costumes of the performers were designed by Ashima Leena who have made a name over two decades.The Ashima Leena outlet boasts of exquisite silk and satin creations that brighten up evenings. There are creations with elaborate embroidery across the neck and sleeves with cross stitch and bead work. The prints are very different and colorful –they simply stand out, particularly in black dresses. Each dress is different and there are no two dresses that are even somewhat similar. You can of course look forward to new designs every season.The prices are steep, but for one-of-a-kind creations, they seem appropriate. Some long evening wear pieces can cost you Rs 45,000. So make sure you want to splurge before you step in here.

Ensemble Store- Designer Dresses

Ensemble prides itself as India’s first haute couture store. Designers, small and big, known and unknown are all hosted here. Some of the designers, whose dresses are showcased , include ,Varun Bahl, Nachiket Bharve, Anamika Khanna, Tarun Tahiliyani, Gauri and Nainika and Sabyasachi Mukherjee . Drop in for very heavy bridal wear, simple evening wear, Saris, suits, tops… every item is as attractive as it can get. Available in a variety of cuts, designs and colours, they command varying prices too. You will find designer wear that suits your pocket. A big, spacious and well-lit store, Ensemble helps you pick and choose at your own pace. The display makes it easy to look at a range of designs under one roof, spot your own choice, try it and buy it, only after you satisfy yourself. The staff are very helpful and make you feel at home.

ASAL by Abu Sandeep- Designer Dresses

Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla are couture designers and have had the privilege and proficiency to design garments for the who’s who of the Indian film industry and other well known celebrities. There have 2 stores in the Emporio Mall. ASAL by Abu Sandeep is a recently opened store. It has a lot of pret couture. Party wear salwar kameez sets, tunics and tops in the latest fashion are available in this store. The embroidery, zardosi and other traditional work on brightly coloured clothing adds a lot of vibrancy to the clothes.They also stock bridal lehengas and sarees. The collection in this store is different from the Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla store in the 2nd floor, which stocks heavier and ornate bridal lehengas and sarees. The prices range from Rs 25000 to more than 2 to 3 lakhs of rupees a piece. ASAL at Emporio Mall is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas in Delhi.

Ritu Kumar – Designer Dresses

Ritu Kumar designer store in Emporio Mall The Ritu Kumar stores occupies a very prominent space in the Emporio Mall. Emporio Mall is an exclusive destination for Indian an International designers. As you walk into this brightly lit store you will notice the pastel lehengas on the mannequins. This could change, depending on the latest creations. Pastel lehengas in light blue, pink and greens with very light embroidery and zarodsi work are on display. The cholis in the lehengas are also very exquisite .The embroidery and the handcrafted work are neat and impressive. Each piece is distinct . They do stock some heavy bridal lehengas as well. They are carefully wrapped in a paper and stored separately . The bridal lehengas are also available in dark colours such as reds and maroons.Each piece is distinct – the style, the cuts ,the colours and the embroidery. Saris The Ritu Kumar store also stocks beautifully worked sarees. Typically, you will find them in georgette with embroidery ,sequins and zardozi work . A copper sulphate blue colour sari with a maroon border or a mustard sari with a red border were very attractive.Some are light weight party wear saris, while some are really heavy ,fit for a bride. They also have a stock of exquisitely worked blouses that can be paired with saris. Anarkali Suit This Ritu Kumar Stores also stock very elegant and sophisticated Anarkali suits. The colours are bright and the work is understated. Anarkali suits are the long floor length dresses. They are typically worn with a churidar at the bottom complemented with a dupatta . The Anarkali suits look festive ,ethnic and grand . The prices would start from Rs 30000/piece and the average lehengas would cost Rs 1,00,000/piece. Ritu kumar has stores in several Indian cities. She has been in the forefront of fashion for more than four decades. While this store in Emporio Mall stocks bridal fashions, there are other stores that stock a range of casual wear Indo Western outfits. The prices are reasonable and the clothes are all stylish .

Meena Bazaar DLF City Centre- Ethnic Dresses

Meena Bazaar is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas. For reviews of more such Delhi shop reviews, check out Shopkhoj!

Nargis, Lajpat Nagar

Lajpat Nagar Shopping – Nargis The Nargis shop is located adjacent to Sita Fabrics in the Lajpat Nagar Market. The mannequins are all stylishly dresse’d. There is one in a dark green sharara, one in an anarkhali salwar dress, one in a lehenga with a short sequined top and one in a glitzy orange saree. […]

Chhabra 555- Bridal Wear

Chhabra 555 is a well established Delhi retail shop for bridal wear & party wear sarees, wedding lehengas and Anarkali salwar suits.

Anarkali Suits

Sarees

Bridal lehengas

Chhabra also stocks bridal lehengas . Heavy bridal lehengas in reds , maroons and pinks are available.

Banaras Ekaya- Banarasi Sarees

Banaras Ekaya is swanky boutique for Banarsi saris that opened in 2012. In addition to the Banarsi saris, they stock embroidered saris, printed saris, bridal lehangas, suits and fabrics. The colours and designs on the fabric are contemporary, unique and exciting.

Archana Complex- Fancy Lehengas

Looking for clothes and accessories that will make you stand out from the rest? Head to Archana Complex. It is compact and has about 20 shops selling Indian clothes and jewellery. There are exclusive designer jewellery and apparel shops. You can pick up designer diva Ritu Kumar’s creations from her show room here. Jewellery from the Divya A Bhasin collection will be a fitting add-on. You can also look in on Madhu Sangwan and Sundri Trousseau for bridal offerings. Sharmilee Garments and Pebbles are also worth a look. Indian wear like salwar kameez range from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 20,000 per set while saris can cost between Rs. 10, 000 and Rs. 60,000 each . You can be assured of a colourful selection of clothes. Long anarkali style kurtas, loose dhoti-like Patiala-style pajamas or close-fit churidars share equal space with the shorter kurtis, fitted tops, corset and halter. Saris in sheer georgette and net are an added attraction. Some shops only have bridal collections composing elaborately embroidered, dazzling sequind and zari-worked saris and suits in red , which is most popular colour in North Indian weddings. There are a few jewellery shops as well which have diamond, kundan and polki work sets. Archana Complex is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas

Shantanu & Nikhil Designer Dresses

The brothers Nikhil Mehra and Shantanu Mehra returned to India from the United States to create the brand Shantanu & Nikhil in 2000.

Rohit Bal- Designer Dresses

They have a spacious outlet on the first floor where they stock salwar suits, saris and other designer wear dresses.

Ushnak Mal Madan Lal Pride- Bridal Lehenga

People head to Ushnak Mal Madan Lal Pride for really exclusive bridal lehenga collections. It is an old and renowned name in textiles. There is a separate wing on the second floor that sells only bridal wear. Of course all the lehengas are heavily embellished, very sophisticated, highly traditional , come in rich colours with a variety of patterns, cuts and designs and are priced between Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 50,000 each. The first floor sells salwar-suits with simple designs priced around Rs. 2,000 each while the showy suits with modern prints and intricate designs cost Rs. 7,000 each. While the designs are indegenious and toe the traditional style, the cuts and colours embrace modern trends. So you can manage the conservatively contemporary look! The sari collection on the second floor includes georgette, chiffon, net and silk saris. Those with simple prints are priced upwards of Rs. 5,000 each, wheras the wedding range sporting designer labels, semi-precious stones, beads and grandiose embroidery is priced at Rs. 55,000 per sari. The shop is well–lit and has mirrors everywhere. So drape them on and decide which one you want! If the ready-mades are not ready-fits, in-house tailors are only too ready to make alterations. This is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas in Delhi. For reviews of more such Delhi shop reviews, check out Shopkhoj!

Chhabra 555- Chandni Chowk- Bridal Wear

Chhabra 555 Chandni Chowk is a well-known name for designer saris, lehengas and suits in Delhi. Both ready-made garments and ready-to-stitch pieces are stocked here. Evidently, the wedding collections are heavily embellished , and are best suited for special occasions. Designer saris in georgette, net, chiffon, crepe and silk are hugely popular. And if you are a new-age woman, you might like to pick up a lehanga sari (pre-pleated sari that just needs to be tucked, not draped) with a matching blouse , the simplest of which are priced Rs. 3,500 each while the more exquisite creations can cost Rs. 18,000 per sari . Some saris are heavily decorated with semi-precious stones, precious stones, mirrors, crystals, glass, wood and beads. saris with modern designs and fancy blouses are priced between Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 50,000; satin whereas net lehengas with heavy work are priced between Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 60,000 each. This is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas. For more such shop reviews, search on Shopkhoj

Meena Bazaar-Ethnic Dresses

Meena Bazar -South Extension Meena Bazar is a popular store in the SouthExtension Market.it has been in the same location for several years.Meena Bazar is associated with good quality salwar kameez, lehengas cholis and party wear sarees. This Meena Bazar shop is a small shop compared with some of the shops in the malls. The mannequins are draped is beautiful green colour sarees. This changes every fortnight . Salwar Kameez sets As you enter the Meena Bazar shop, you will notice the latest designs in Anarkali salwar kameez and other salwars on the right .There are just a handful of pieces, however, that is sufficient to get a flavour of the variety and designs that are available. Long open front heavily embroidered anarkali gowns with matching trousers and dupattas seem to be the flavour of the month. Then there are shararas that are bottom wear which are narrow at the knees and then has flares below. Both the sharara and the tops have heavy zardozi work done on them. Bridal lehengas & blouses Lehengas blouses are typical wedding dresses. It is a heavily embroidered skirt with a short blouse and a dupatta. Designers bring in new lehengas designs often. Meena Bazar has its own in house designers who create beautifully embroidered lehenga pieces in red, pink ,maroon and other pastel shades. The prices would be Rs1,00,000/piece. the weigh about 10 kgs each. That is the kind of embroidery done on the fabrics. Sarees They have a stock of simple sarees to heavy zardozi worked sarees. Simple sarees in crepe and chiffon would be around Rs10000/piece. The heavy sarees in silk or in georgette with embroidery would be Rs 20000/piece. Meena Bazar is a trusted shop. They have a chain of shops in Delhi and in other cities. They have now opened their branches in Delhi Malls. The malls are open all days.

Ram Chandra Krishan Chandra (RCKC)

Ram Chandra Krishan Chandra is a very well known store that has been around for generations. It has many branches across Delhi. Saris are woven in net, georgette, chiffon, crepe and silk fabrics. This store is a wholesale outlet and the plain saris in georgette, crepe and chiffon are very reasonably priced. Ram Chandra Krishan Chandra is also known for its bridal collection. These saris are really ethereal creations with beads, sequins and embroidery embellishing the border and the pallu. The intricate work is often carried on to the blouse as well. These saris are however expensive – starting from a price of Rs. 10,000 per piece and endng with a price of Rs Rs. 50, 000 per sari. Dress-material is also available. Festivals mean heavy discounts and sales at near-throwaway prices. This is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas.

Anantam-Bridal Wear

Anantam South Ex had opened their showroom a couple of years ago. They stock traditional Indian, Indo western and fusion garments. The interesting feature is that garments and accessories by several Indian designers are displayed in the store. It is hence a mix of styles, designs and colours. This makes the purchasing decision an exciting and unique experience. Lehenga cholis, anarkali suits, sarees, gowns et all are available. The accessories include jootis (closed shoes made with embroidered fabric), typically worn with salwar suits, chain, earrings and bracelets made with silver. Namrata Gupta and Rajesh Gupta are the owners, and they have a store in the Metropolitan Mall in Gurgaon. Anantam South Ex is one of the best shops for bridal lehengas.

Meena Bazaar -Ethnic Dresses

Meena Bazaar is a popular Delhi shop for ready to wear salwar kameez, party wear sarees, Anarkali suits and bridal wear lehengas.

Frontier Bazaar- Ethnic Dresses

Frontier bazaar, has  a wide  range of lehengas in flashy pinks, parrot greens saffron and yellow that it is bound to be overwhelming at first.