Adamis- Footwear

Adamis has been at the same spot at no 48, Colaba Causeway near the police station since the year 1965. Beautiful interiors and lighting, together with the smell of soft leather enhances the experience of shopping It is a two-storeyed one, with the upper section reserved exclusively for men. In addition, the lower floor for both men and women. Handbags, wallets & footwear for women, bags, wallets, footwear & belts for men are the key items on sale here. Briefcases, laptop sleeves and travel pouches are some of the other leather essentials on offer. The products are colourful & stylish, in genuine leather and are reasonably priced. Pen cases, tissue boxes, jewelery cases and card cases are some of the assorted accessories that are found in this shop. They offer footwear in soft leather and stylish designs for women. The stocks are limited and the footwear will cost Rs 1500 to Rs 2000 /pair. Also, the men, interestingly, have more choice of footwear here. The prices are fixed and the staff is professional. Like most shops, Adamis too have a sale during Diwali. They are a reputed & trusted shop for leather accessories in Mumbai. They have an online presence as well.

Silver House- Silver Jewellery

If you are shopping in Mumbai in the Colaba Causeway, you are unlikely to miss Silver House. Silver House is a 70-year-old airconditioned shop with a collection of awe-inspiring silver artifacts & jewellery. There are two large sections within the shop. One for the heavy silver artifacts and the other for jewellery. In the artifacts section, you will find vases, showpieces, idols of gods such as Saraswati, Ganpati, Buddha and Radha-Krishna, trays, bowls and exclusively designed clocks. The other section has silver jewellery with gold and diamond inlay work. What’s interesting Their unique offering is tribal jewellery. It is also one of the best-selling items in this Mumbai shop. You can pair them with casual dresses. The authentic silver jewellery with gold and diamonds are traditional pieces. They have rings, necklaces, earrings, nose rings and pendants in gold, silver, and diamonds. The silver nose rings cost Rs 400/piece. The pendants, which are exclusively designed with unusual metals, cost Rs 6000/piece. This shop boasts of celebrity clients such as Shobha De & Mandira Bedi.

Amber- Home Furnishings

Amber is a Mumbai shop on Colaba Causeway that showcases Indian ethnic crafts and jewellery . This store is fully air-conditioned. Some of the products on display are as follows: a)Silver jewellery , silver plated gift articles, gold jewellery studded with precious and semi-precious stones, b) pashmina shawls, silk scarves& stoles c) Table runners and cushion covers d) Marble art ware, painted and inlaid e) Brass art ware e) Wooden statues, figures paintings f) Miniatures and batik paintings. g) Sandalwood and white wood carvings. h)wall hangings and handbags. If you are shopping in Mumbai for typical Indian crafts, do visit this shop.

The Grand Store- Ethnic Dresses

The Grand Store in Colaba is a typical shop for teenagers and youngsters who love to wear fashionable clothes that are not very expensive.

Trios Mall- Ethnic Dresses

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 .

Elco Arcade Centre- Home Furnishings

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.

La Judi Shoes- Footwear

If there is one Mumbai shop that you should find time to visit in Hill Road, it is La Judi Shoes. Let the size of the store not fool you .They have an amazing collection of footwear . From funky , stylish shoes to black stilettoes , the collection is extensive . You can find everything from simple flats, to ballet shoes , wedge heels , high heels shoes , boots or casual chappals, not to mention the white sneakers . Comfortable sandals and casual footwear are in the range of Rs 150 to Rs 500/pair . Sneakers would cost you around Rs 500/pair. Try out their half boots and full boots in leather and denim . They start from around Rs 400 and go up to Rs 600 rupees a pair. Fur sliders is one of their interesting footwear collections. They also have a decent collection of high heels with sparkling stones . Though the collection is comparably small , the heels and pumps look pretty nice. They cost around 500 to 800 /pair . The store is clean and the staff is very knowledgeable and willing to help whenever needed. Bargain is not frowned upon.

Fende Femme- Dresses

Fende Femme has a large collection of stylish modern dresses for young women. The collection includes A line dresses, gowns, halter neck dresses, lace dresses, maxi dresses , denim one piece dresses , shorts & skirts in the casual wear section . All of the above are in the range of Rs 800 to Rs 1000 /piece for casual wear dresses. They also have a good collection of sequined evening wear dresses and gowns as well as the bohemian style maxis and dresses. These dresses are in the range of Rs 3000 to Rs 5000/piece. Cardigans, scarves, jackets & tops, complete their apparrel collection, with the cardigans costing around Rs 800 to Rs 2000/piece . The scarves are Rs200/piece and the jackets are in the Rs 1000 rupees to Rs 5000 /piece. They also stock casual and party clutches and totes. The simple ones cost around Rs 700/piece but the sequined and embellished funky bags can cost up to Rs 3000/piece . Being a very popular boutique, the store is crowded at all times. The prices are fixed and no bargaining is allowed. They have a policy of return/exchange for any damaged product. The store is airconditioned and clean.

Shrinath Accessories- Accessories

This shop is a haven for lovers of imitation jewellery. Hundreds and hundreds of choices are available at throwaway prices . From funky hippie accessories to antique and ethnic pieces , they have a very sizeable and interesting collection of jewellery. Take a look at the pink,green and blue chunky necklace pieces .Their multicolour necklaces and bib type broad silver necklaces are their sell out pieces. They have a grand collection of necklaces, bangles, earrings,rings and anklets as well. They also stock cool watches, belts , hats, headband, hair clips, nose pins etc all under Rs 300 a piece. It is a fixed price store.

Rose / The House of Rose- Imitation Jewellery

Rose is one of India’s leading luxury jewellery houses creating one of a kind jewellery with diamonds, emeralds and rubies that will instantly attract your attention . Founded by Biren Vaidya (also known popularly as Bee Vee) in 1981, Rose started out as being a jeweller to the jewellers. The brand is known to create […] Rose is one of India’s leading luxury jewellery houses creating one of a kind jewellery with diamonds, emeralds and rubies that will instantly attract your attention . Founded by Biren Vaidya (also known popularly as Bee Vee) in 1981, Rose started out as being a jeweller to the jewellers. The brand is known to create heirloom jewellery for scions and royals which get passed on from one generation to the next. They create exclusive customized pieces. During this festive season they have introduced a cocktail ring which features a beautiful Ruby surrounded by a halo of diamonds and set in 18K White Gold. And an ornate tassel pendant encrusted with diamonds, emeralds and tanzanites which is suspended on a string of emerald and tanzanite beads, set in 18k White Gold . These pieces are displayed in their FB page. The ring and pendant collection is something you should definitely look at. The store has a welcoming ambience. When you walk in you will walk past the stunning collection of gemstone jewellery on display which will make you circle around. After this, the store in charge takes time to understand your requirements and guide you through the stunning collection that is a best fit. They also actively make suggestions that make you want to change your mind on what you came to buy in the first place – that is because each piece of jewellery is better than the last. One of the most interesting things discovered during the conversation with the store personnel was the rich history of Rose marked with design innovations. Bee Vee from Rose is known to have personally designed the ‘Empress of Rose’ a 292 carat pear shaped Colombian diamond which is largest in the world. There are many such interesting stories connected with the brand which you will find out when you have a leisurely afternoon visit. Celebrities have endorsed the ROSE brand in the past.

Mehta Emporium- Gold Jewellery

Located in the first floor of the Hetal Arch building, you will simply not expect how such a wonderful showroom is tucked away from plain sight. Built with eclectic interiors, the store which started by primarily offering exquisite jewellery has now grown into a complete bridal house catering to both jewellery and trousseau needs for the bride-to-be. While this shopper was first taken through their regular collection, the truly exquisite pieces in the store came to light when Mr. Nakshtra Mehta (owner of the store) himself started showing some of the best pieces in the store. Being highly knowledgeable of his craft, he personally took time out to guide us through the gemstone and diamond jewellery in the store. From taking through the details of ethically sourced diamond jewellery by Forevermark to the detailed in-house craftsmanship going behind the gem storne jewellery, we learned quite a lot about the intricacies in the jewellery available at Mehta Emporium. The most attractive collection in the store is the kundan jadau pieces which are in the 2 Lakh plus range. The necklaces , braceltes and bangles are truly exquisite . Mehta Emporium launched the ‘Rare Heritage’ brand which now has a celebrity following and caters to complete needs of a bride-to-be. Bollywood actress Asin sported jewellery from the brand during her wedding reception. Actresses like Karisma Kapoor and Dia Mirza too have modelled for the brand. All pieces come with in-house guarantees.

Rav Lifestyle- Home Furnishings

Rav Lifestyle is a best kept secret in the Santacruz Shopping Market which one has to stumble upon to find its existence. It is a home décor and home accessories shop which specializes in a vintage inspired collection. The shop has a good collection of home furniture, home-décor, artefacts, antique pieces and wall hangings. The focus is on high-quality furniture, lighting and rugs. The store has a few pieces of sofas, chairs, tables & drawers. Casual yet elegant, these pieces of furniture are very affordable. Look for the lamps, hanging lights and lighting artefacts. They also have pots,planters, idols and various other mini artefacts , which cost between somewhere in the range of Rs2000- Rs4000./piece A giant mirror and some interesting wall hangings with shells & stones are some of their distinct products. They cost between Rs 6000- Rs10,000/piece . Each product comes with unique packaging . Special gift-wrapping is also available . Many items are eligible for home delivery.