Craftsvilla To AND: Women's Brands We Love

Dazzle in the amazing designs from Project Eve, a premium women's clothing store known for its chic apparel and exclusive designs. There are several sections for western, formals, ethnic designs. There are a few signature saree designs from their ethnic functions which have a modern twist to traditional prints. You will also find other high-end labels such as The Label Life, Ritu Kumar, AND, apart from the Project Eve's designs. 

Anita Dongre Designs aka AND is a graceful label that has a beautiful collection of dresses, gowns and stylish western wear. Got a party to attend or a corporate meeting to slay? This store is a one-stop destination for crisp, trendy and luxurious designs. You will love the shades, which are mostly on pastel and Eastman palette. If you want to get a glamorous gown or a formal bodycon, you know where to go.

The best thing about this store is that they keep changing their collection every month. Check out the gorgeous printed anarkalis, heavy sarees and readymade silk and cotton garments from Ray Ethnic, an exclusive womenswear store offering tempting discounts. They also have flowy gowns, kurtas which bear traditional hand block prints and handwork. 

If you love procrastinating and haven't been to a boutique or your neighbourhood tailor to get your lehenga designed for the upcoming wedding, worry not. Head to Ethnicity on the first floor and you are sorted. They have beautiful readymade blouses, printed lehenga skirts and crushed dupattas which you can mix and match. They also have sparkly suit sets, blingy sarees and sharara sets for you to choose. 

We've seen ladies go bonkers at Craftsvilla, your ultimate destination for all things ethnic. Situated on the lower ground floor, you will love this store if you prefer heavy work, intricate handwork and traditional designs. From zari sarees to zardozi lehengas, anarkalis, patialas to designer anarkalis - the collection is awesome and will make you wedding-ready in no time. 

For Indian wear that you can wear to a wedding, head to Soch. Their collection is classy and we love everything here! The sarees are fit for millennials, the lehengas and salwar suits are dressy for occasions and some simple ones are on the racks too, in case you'd want them for work.

Indya on the first floor of the mall is another great option if you're looking for Indian wear for women. The collection is more minimalist, so if you're one to prefer simple hues and patters, Indya is your kind of store. Get everything from palazzos, cholis, lehengas, kurtas, salwaars and more here. 

Ideal for ethnic wear for work, Jashn's collection is full of plain solids and prints. We love their kurta collection because you can wear it on a pair of jeans or palazzos for work. And, you'll get a pretty clean and polished look! You can also shop here for small events and occasions that require ethnic wear. You'll find simple salwaar suits and palazzo sets.

A brand inspired by India’s colour and chaos, Global Desi is perfect for all of you who love desi prints and international styles. Look forward to pop-coloured, printed palazzos, flowy maxi dresses in ethnic prints, sassy kurta sets, embroidered tunics and so much more. Quirky is the word that best describes this brand.

If you ever get past the crowd at Max (thanks to their killer prices), then you should make your way to their ethnic section. Spend some time there and you will land yourself with some pretty easy and cute daily wear kurtas that are especially perfect for the summer. Their super affordable prices only mean you can buy more and stock up. 

Get your hands on comfortable kurtas and tops in ethnic prints from Pantaloons. If you’re perennially on the lookout for easy-to-wear traditional clothes, this store has the answer to your problems. We love their slit kurtas that look super chic when paired with printed pants. 

For pretty Indian clothes and your basic kurtas, W always has your back. You know you’ve been here at some point to pick up some wardrobe staples. Look forward to kurtas and long dresses in vibrant colours and refreshing patterns. We can totally vouch for the quality of the clothes here, so you know it’s all value for money.

If you’re looking for kurtis and suits, Biba is your one-stop-shop. Edgy designs and warm colours make their clothes easily likable. We particularly love their collection of anarkalis and palazzos. Just throw on some funky accessories and you’ve found yourself a killer outfit for the next mehendi/ sangeet. 

Who doesn't love a kurta from Aureila? If you love wearing kurtas for work, you MUST shop here! Their range starts at INR 900, and although it's a little steep compared to usual favourites, Aureila's apparel is high on quality. Their prints are simple, with rare frills, and often boast of contemporary details and patterns. 

Looking for a dress that fits right on the Indian body type? Latin Quarters is where you should go. Starting at INR 1000, you can get dresses that are fit for parties and events. Their sizes are a boon, and the fitting, finish and quality is absolutely premium. We love shopping here during SALE season, because it gets super affordable and you can have a fantastic wardrobe that fits well. 

For fast fashion and everyday wear, nothing beats Globus. The multi-brand store has everything you need to fill up your daily wardrobe - whether it's for party, work, or casual wear. You can shop for quality denims here that start at about INR 1000 or so. We love shopping here when we need new clothes but don't know what exactly to shop for. 

A bit premium and steep, Imara has quality Indian wear. Their designs are more contemporary than most brands and fairly minimalist too. You can get maxi skirts with long kurta tops, lehenga-choli sets, kurtas, leggings and more. You're going to have a ball shopping here, and you'll surely love the brand for its quality. 

Dresses, knitted tops, midi dresses for parties and more. We love Cover Story's collection! It's a little steep, with their range of tops starting at about INR 1000. But, if you don't mind spending that much, you're going to love the collection. The apparel is chic and fit for those who prefer wearing premium quality apparel. 

Truly an all-inclusive store, Mustard has lovely clothes for regular and plus-sized women. If you’re looking for easy breezy kurtas that are perfect for the Pune weather all-year-round, Mustard has them all. Look forward to coloured, printed kurtas and a variety of dupattas too. 

Is there anything you can’t find at Shopper’s Stop. Quite literally a shopping haven, here you can look forward to a multitude of brands. There will be everything from basic kurtis to heavy lehengas, anarkalis and so much more. So if you want everything under one roof, this is your place to be.