Style It Up: Shop From These Cool Boutiques Around The City

If you haven't heard of Anokhi, you've been living under a rock! Located on Waterfield Road in Bandra, which is a street full of independent shops and cafes, this boutique is where you go to grab elegant fabrics and styles. Right from their unique range of kurtas to imitation jewellery, whatever you lay your eyes on is worth buying. Anokhi has a home decor section too, offering quilts, mattresses, cushion covers, and the works! 

Price: The range starts at INR 900 here.

Timings: 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Closed on Sundays. 

For high-end brands at affordable prices, hop into Mesh in Khar West. From clothes, bags, sunglasses, and denim to other accessories, Mesh offers everything. It also has a few pieces from Zara, H&M and Forever 21 at cheaper prices. They restock their collection on a daily basis as they have a perpetual incoming of new stocks. 

Price: The range starts at INR 600 here for accessories.

Timings: 11 AM to 9:30 PM. The Shop opens at 12:30 PM on Sundays. 

Offering handlooms at affordable prices, Rajni Boutique in Fort has contemporary styles cut out of Indian fabrics. The store is a bit old-worldly-looking, offering items perfect for hot and humid Mumbai. The 90-year-old store has kurtis, kaftans, sarees, and salwar suits. They also have some home decor items. We highly recommend the stone candles. 

Price: The price range for apparel starts at INR 1,000 and can go up to INR 10,000. The home decor ranges from INR 2,000 to 3,000. 

Timings:  10 AM to 6 PM.

Si Branche in Pali Hill is home to outfits of all kinds. From workwear to partywear, there's something for everyone and for every occasion. Tops, dresses, bags, clutches, shoes, accessories - whatever you may need, you can ideally get a whole outfit here. The entire collection here is hand-picked by the owners from Bangkok, China and London, so you know it's going to be some of the trendiest wear you'll ever find.

Price: Dresses for partywear start at INR 3000, denim shorts are priced at around INR 1000, while heels and wedges start at INR 1500.

Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM. The boutique is closed on Sundays. 

Partywear and cocktail gowns are what Nautica in Bandra West does best. The collection here is unique and you'll find bridal wear, Indian wear that's ideal for weddings, and embellished gowns too. The best bit? They customize your outfits for you; but during festivities and the wedding season the boutique can be super busy and requires a 15-day notice to prep your outfit. 

Price: The cost of short dresses here starts at INR 4,000 while ethnic wear can start at INR 12,000.

Timings: 11 AM to 9 PM. It is closed on Sundays. 

For budget shopping, Clothes Rack is a great bet. Its Andheri West outlet is very active and one with a better collection, in our opinion. The collection is mostly casual, but you might come across a few pieces that can pass off as semi-formal wear, too. The best part about Clothes Rack is their range of sizes; you'll easily find XXL here.

Price: You can find denims at INR 1,000, tops at INR 450 and dresses starting at INR 600.

Timings: 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

Frequented by Bollywood celebrities, Madison was founded by Trishna Bajaj and is located at Cumbala Hill. The boutique brings a little bit of New York to Mumbai, as it offers high-street labels for women's clothing and accessories. You could call it a trendsetter of sorts as it updates its collection often. The likes of Bipasha Basu, Soha Ali Khan, and Priyanka Chopra, among others, have been spotted shopping here. At present, the collection includes tiered dresses, pantsuits and loungewear.

Price: The range usually starts at INR 3,000, and while most items can be steep, it's worth checking out for the latest styles.

Timings: 11 AM to 7 PM. The boutique is closed on Sundays. 

Located in Matunga opposite the iconic Arya Bhavan, Shay is a local boutique offering trendy wear and indo-western outfits. It's an ideal boutique to shop at for a wedding or a party because you're bound to get embellished jumpsuits, gowns, and stitched pant-sarees that have been trending for a while now. 

Price: The price range at Shay starts at INR 1,500, and you'll surely be able to get an outfit that fits right (because they'll ensure it's altered for you!).

Timings: 11 AM to 7: 30 PM. The boutique is closed on Mondays.  

On Altamount Road, hop into Melange which has a set up in a 100-year-old wine cellar. The popular boutique is home to eco-friendly apparel and accessories and continually supports upcoming young designers from across the country.  They’ve also got luxury home fragrances, decor, clutches, and bags.

Price: The range starts at INR 900 and can go up to INR 10,000. 

Timings: 10 AM to 7 PM. The boutique is closed on Sundays.