Amarsons Collection

Amarsons Collection is an old-fashioned store for ethnic wear dresses at Linking Road. The store front is always decorated with beautiful, bright and colourful suits, sarees and dresses on mannequins. If you are looking for bridal wear lehengas, party wear salwar suits or sarees, this shop has a good selections for you. Printed Kurtis and […]

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Guggis Creation

Guggis Creation is a shop in Gandhi Market that is more than a couple of decades old. In fact, it is in the building right next to the main Gandhi market. This is the first shop when you enter the market from the main road. They are well known for flashy traditional wear like salwar suits and lehangas. For festive occasions, you are bound to find something at Guggis Creation that fits the bill. The experienced store personnel are quick to judge what you are looking for and find something that fits your price requirements. Some of the designs are a bit dated but you’ll also find something new there. The shop windows are regularly updated with the latest collection pieces and most people who travel from the main road tend to notice this even if they pass by quickly. The display is great and easily lets you pick what you like. There are both unstitched and semistitched options available and the cost varies depending on the type of suit as well.

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Seven East

Seven East is a Mumbai shop for traditional and ethnic apparel for women. Shop for salwar-kameez, stoles, churidars, dupattas and sarees. It is a small shop in the Phoenix Mall . They have a good collection of garments starting from casual kurtis and salwar kameez sets to wedding wear dresses. Kurtis in cotton and chiffon or georgette with a little bit of traditional embroidery are their hot selling items. They are chic, stylish , traditional and also modestly priced. They will cost you around Rs1200- Rs 3000/ a piece. The ready to wear /office wear & party wear dresses are not very expensive. Seven East also stocks a reasonably good collection of dresses that are grand and ideal for festive wear. There is ethnic zari work on the readymade suits .Some of them have delicate hand embroidery and are in the range of Rs 3000- to Rs 6000 /piece. Best way to shop here Seven East also stocks fabrics and dress materials in cotton, chiffon, satin and silk. This is a place to shop for mix and match clothing . You can buy an ethnic kurti and pair it up with your regular jeans and look casual & stylish. The staff is very pleasant & helpful .

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Jashn

Jashn has been synonymous with fashionable dresses. They opened their store in 2003. The store stocks lehenga cholis, designer sarees, kurtis, salwar kameez and wedding collections. If you are a young adult or a college going student and shopping in Mumbai, you should definitely check out the collections of kurtis, tops, and tunics. You can mix and match and wear them with either leggings or palazzos. Dress material is available in cotton, georgette, chiffon, and silk. The kurtis are in classic and traditional designs and styled to suit modern young women. Dresses and kurtis in full sleeves or half sleeves or even sleeveless, dresses are available. A line, asymmetrical hemline, ankle length and knee length dresses are available too. The fabrics used are cotton, crepe, linen, rayon, satin and silk. The price ranges from Rs 500-2000 /piece. The leggings and palazzos will cost you around Rs 600 to Rs 3000/piece. Designer Sarees at Jashn The other major collection they have is their designer wear sarees. Sarees are available in crepe, georgette, silk, net, chiffon, cotton and satin. There is a great selection of wedding wear /party wear sarees with intricate embroidery and zari work . The wedding collection will cost you anywhere between Rs 30000- Rs 50000/piece Readymade salwar kameez and blouseswill cost around Rs 600 to Rs 5000/piece Jashn should be first choice for party wear dresses.

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Trios Mall

The Trios Fashion Mall is a one stop destination for primarily garments for children and adults . The store offers a variety of collections in womens wear, menswear, footwear and accessories. They have Tshirts, pants, palazzos, harem pants, leggings, trousers and jeans . They cost anything from Rs 400/piece to Rs 2000/piece . Shorts, skirts, maxi dress and short evening dresses are all available in this store. The prices are Rs 300 to Rs 2500/piece on an average. They also stock special party wear and ethnic wear dresses . From salwar suits to sarees they have a wide collection of fancy dresses. Embroidery, stone work and zari work add to the glitter in these garments. The party wear collection is modestly priced at an average price of Rs 15000/piece. The collection of bags and purses from both local and international brands are also in stock in this store. One can find clutches, totes, wallets, purses and pouches from brands such as Accessorize, Nike and Reebok . The international brands can cost up to Rs 8000/piece. The glittering clutches at Rs 3000/piece are very popular in this Mumbai shop. The staff is helpful. There is a trial room so that one doesn’t have to worry about exact sizes and return policy. They guarantee a return or exchange policy for any damaged product .

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Elco Arcade Centre

Elco Arcade Centre ( It is a closed market with 20-30 shops ) If you are shopping in Mumbai for ethnic & traditional dresses , this is definitely a place to visit . Elco Arcade Centre is a small and closed market with shops selling Indian traditional dresses and ethnic wear dresses . From Lucknowi chikan work to the Rajasthani gota work and bandhani sarees, this shopping center showcases a great deal of Indian traditional wear .It is an ideal shopping market to pick up wedding wear and party wear dresses at very affordable and reasonable prices . The Lucknowi chikan work suits and kurtas cost anywhere between Rs 500 to Rs 1000/piece. Chikan work is the traditional embroidery from Lucknow. A select number of shops stock entire bridal collections comprising of salwar suits,lehengas and sarees. They can be customised for your size . Although , the Elco Arcade is similar to a street shop , there is no compromise on the product or quality. Most of the shop owners are second or third generation owners & they showcase their finest handcrafted work in their collection. The bridal collection is priced in the range of Rs 20000 -Rs 30000/piece . Some of them also have onsite tailors if you want to make any alterations. In addition to garments , there are a few shops which sell home furnishings such as mirror worked and embroidered bed sheets and table cloth in the range of Rs 400 to Rs 2000/piece . There are a few shops that sell bags & purses as well.

Seasons Santacruz

If you are shopping for exclusive bridal wear sarees or bridal wear lehengas in the Santacruz Shopping Market ,Seasons would be the most obvious choice . The local Mumbai residents associate Seasons with trendy & high end designer wear clothes . The shop is situated at the end of the over bridge, walkable from the Santacruz station. This is a large & popular Mumbai shop and you can comfortably spend 2-3 hours in the store. There are several salesmen in the store who can guide you with your purchases. Let us explore the products in Seasons Lehengas – The lehengas in zardozi, mokaish, mirror work and stone work are colourful ,& attractive . There is an extensive collection – Lehengas in the latest styles& designs with a cape blouse, short blouse or long blouse and in simple A-line are available here . Wedding lehengas are generally priced in the range of Rs 45000- Rs 200000 /piece. You will find the lehengas in the basement. Sarees – Sarees in Banarasi silk , georgette & chiffon with traditional embroideries in zardozi & stone work are extremely popular here . There is the wedding wear collection & it represents the lastest fashion trends . Casual wear sarees are available in block prints, floral prints, half and half style and in mermaid style with designer blouses . The casual sarees can cost upto Rs 8000/piece . The wedding collection starts from Rs12000/piece and goes up to Rs 40000/piece . Anarkali Salwar Suits – Anarkali salwar suits are one of the best selling items in this Mumbai shop. They also stock salwar kameez and kurtas for more casual options . Both the stitched salwar suits and unstitched material for salwar suits are available . Punjabi suits, churidars, and Anarkali salwar suits cost Rs 6000 – Rs 15000/piece . The simple kurtis are in the Rs 4000 – Rs 8000 range . They stock quite a wide variety of the Anarkali suits. Gowns– Both subtle & heavily worked gowns are available here. They have quite a vast selection in a variety of colours. There is a separate section for plus size gowns & salwar suits. We found a lot of fancy dresses for young girls in this Mumbai shop. There are lehenga cholis and salwar suit pieces in fancy designs. For young children. If you wish your purchases to be altered in the store,this could be done with the in-house tailors.These services are typically complimentary . Most of the apparel sold are at a fixed rate but you can negotiate when buying the more expensive lehengas and sarees.

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Neeta Lulla

Neeta Lulla is perhaps one of the much sought after Indian fashion designers with an A list clientele .She has showcased her collections at the Lakme Fashion Week several times in the past . Celebrities like Aishwarya Rai, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, and Sushmita Sen are some her clients . Her studio in the Santacruz Shopping Market boasts her finest collection of suits, sarees and lehengas. The ambience of the studio lit up in gold & yellow colours is luxurious. The suits and sarees are nicely stacked on each side in the shop. The staff play a critical role in understanding your requirements and help you with your selection or customisation requirements . Salwar suits with resham work, sequins, glitter, gold embroideries and resham patti borders in the latest styles & designs are displayed . They are available in cotton silk, pure silk , georgette and a variety of other materials . They are pret couture in elegant designs and showcase the personal craftsmanship of Neeta Lulla. Sarees are available in kanjivaram silk, cotton, velvet with sequins, gems,mirror-work, mokaish and applique work . Traditional & modern designs are effortlessly blended to create the latest styles and look.There is a trial room where one can try the sarees or salwar suits or other custom made apparel. For customisation requirements , one can choose the fabric, colours and the style and the store will recreate the design to your exact measurements . One can also add more embellishments to any one of their readymade apparel or tone down the embellishments according to one’s requirements. Prices for custom made apparel will depend upon the choice of fabric and embellishments. This Mumbai shop is one of the best for bridal and trousseau shopping .The prices are over a lakh of rupees/piece.

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Aza

Aza is a luxury fashion destination in the Santacruz Shopping Market , founded in 2005 . They stock dresses from some of the best known designers in India. Aza houses an extensive collection of ethnic bridal wear dresses, indo-western dresses , accessories, footwear and jewellery . It is a super luxury store . It is the markets best-kept secret. Not many people are aware of this multi designer store . Every season , there is a new collection of modern and up-to-date styles that are showcased here. The store is a visual treat .They have an online presence as well. The ethnic and traditional womenswear section includes wedding lehengas, heavy embroidered sarees, evening gowns , anarkali suits, kurtis , harem pants and anything that is fashionable in the season. Some of the best known designers such as Sabyasachi, Manish Malhotra, Varun Bahl, Rohit Bal, Neeta Lulla Anita Dongre& Anamika Khanna showcase their products here. There are celebrities who embrace these designs. Each designer comes up with his/her unique designs. No two pieces are the same . It is a colourful and distinct collection of stylish dresses . There are some western wear garments by designers such as AM: PM, Neha Taneja, Ritika and Malini Ramani who cater to the demand for the non ethnic look . The dresses are modern, chic and contemporary. The collection includes jumpsuits, skirts, and short dresses. To complete your look, look also at their handbags, accessories and shoes. They are selective and upmarket. The prices in Aza are steep and on par with luxury products anywhere else in the world.

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Ella

The Ella store in the Irla Shopping Market in Mumbai is known for its contemporary collection of Indian ethnic wear dresses . If you are looking for bridal wear dresses and stylish party wear clothing in Mumbai , Ella is a ‘must visit’ store . The store is spacious and occupies 3 floors. The nicely stacked collection of lehengas and sarees and the chairs to sit in comfortably while you shop are a welcome change . The staff is very welcoming . Lehengas in Benarsi fabrics, georgette, satin & silk with trendy blouses are popular here . There are some with a lot of embroidery work in zari and others which are more sober. The styles vary from pelpum style lehengas to A line cut lehengas. The lehenga blouses in off-shoulder style , bateau necklines , halter neck styles , grecian necklines , high collar style and the Sabrina cut style are a few of the interesting styles that you can explore The average cost of the lehengas and blouses are Rs 30,000 – Rs150,000/piece . They also have a great collection of sarees in a variety of fabrics . They would cost anything between Rs6000- Rs25,000/piece . You can choose your own fabric and style for custom made dresses from their ‘look book’.There are in-house tailors for tailoring and for alterations. This is one of the best shops for lehenga shopping in Mumbai

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Samrat

On the way to the station from the main SV Road in Santa Cruz, Mumbai, there is a shop known as Samrat on the right side.

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