Clothes shopping in Mumbai is an adventure. Western clothes with globally recognized labels such as United Colors of Benneton are available. Or you can go Indian and shop for kurtas, salwar kameez, and saris. You can also choose between buying ready-made garments or having outfits tailored just for you – at a very affordable rate.
Clothing
United Colors of Benetton
Locations in Santacruz West, Colaba, and Lower Parel
http://www.benetton.com
Italian brand selling mid-range, casual apparel, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children.
Nautica
Locations in Churchgate and Lower Parel
http://www.nautica.com
American brand selling mid-range casual apparel and outerwear for men, women, and children.
GAS
Locations in Bandra West and Kemp’s Corner
http://www.gasjeans.com
Italian jeans and casual clothing for men, women, and juniors.
Fabindia
Many locations in Mumbai. See the website to locate the store closest to you.
http://www.fabindia.com
Indian clothing for men and women. Also sells table and bed linen and some organic food products. Popular store with fair prices.
Zegna
Taj Shopping Arcade, Colaba
http://www.zegna.com
Expensive but chic designer clothes for men. Suits and casual clothes.
The Bombay Store
Locations in Fort and Malad West
http://www.thebombaystore.com
Saris and salwar kameez for the ladies and kurtas for men. Also carries a good selection of home goods. Prices can be a bit high, but it is a nice shop.
Tailors
Kachin’s
59 Wodehouse Road, Colaba
Phone: 2218 9249
High quality tailored men’s shirts and suits. Choose from local or imported fabrics.
Ambika Outfitters
Shop 6 Botawala Building, Raghavji Road, Kemp’s Corner
Phone: 98 9221 4052
Tailor for men and women’s clothing, Western or Indian styles. Can reproduce copies of existing garments.
Fashion Flair
35 Kamal, 3rd Floor, 69 Walkeshwar Road, Malabar Hill
Phone: 2367 3109
Seamstress who can copy many types of garments from a piece of clothing or from a picture. Call to make an appointment.
