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Indian formalwear has its own vocabulary: achkan, bandhgala, sherwani, each cut for a different occasion. Vaish at Rivoli cuts third-generation bespoke suits, shirts, tuxedos, overcoats, Indian formalwear. Rohit Kamra designs contemporary achkans, bandhgalas, wedding menswear in Jaipur. Kunal Rawal cuts contemporary Indian menswear, including sherwanis, in Mumbai ateliers. The bandhgala collar height changes how a face reads in photographs; settle it at the fitting, not afterwards.
Chhipa Mohalla, Bagru
Hand block prints Bagru and Dabu patterns onto cotton fabric using natural dyes and resists including turmeric, iron, sesame oil, cow dung and mud, a trade the site says it has worked in for more than 110 years. Cloth is sold in 5-metre thaan lengths for saris, kurtis, suits and bedsheets.
Best for Bagru and dabu hand block printed cotton
New Delhi / India
Established at Chandni Chowk in Delhi in 1954, Chhabra 555 is a bridal and ethnic-wear house offering sarees, suits, lehengas and gowns in fabrics like silk, georgette and Banarasi brocade. It runs retail stores in Chandni Chowk and Karol Bagh and ships its collections through an online store.
Best for Textiles, ethnic wear, sarees, bridal fashion
Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi
Founded in the early 1900s by Ram Chandra and son Krishan Chandra as a saree and shawl business; Krishan Chandra petitioned to rename the lane Gali Paranthewali. RCKC sells sarees, lehengas and suits, not food.
Best for Stuffed parathas from a century-old family shop, running since 1910
RCKC is not a food business, despite trading from Gali Paranthewali (Paratha Lane) in Chandni Chowk, the Old Delhi street famous for paratha shops. Company records place its founding around the early 1900s, when Ram Chandra moved his family from Badaun to Delhi to trade sarees and shawls; his son Krishan Chandra later built the business further, and the initials RCKC stand for Ram Chandra Krishan Chandra. According to the company's own account, it was Krishan Chandra who petitioned the British colonial government to rename the street — then called Dariba Khurd, known for its silverware trade — to Gali Paranthewali, after the paratha vendors who had by then set up in the same lane, and he advertised his shop's address under that new name in newspapers. The paratha trade itself in that lane dates to 1872, when Pandit Gaya Prasad opened the first paratha shop after arriving from Agra; several more paratha-family shops followed between 1875 and 1886, and by 1960 there were around twenty of them, all from that same extended family — a separate lineage from RCKC. RCKC today sells sarees, lehengas, suits, and dupattas, positioned on heritage craftsmanship and traditional Indian weaves rather than food.
Connaught Place, New Delhi
The Decor Kart brings brass objects, ceramics, rugs, planters and candles into a broad home-accessories catalogue. It suits shoppers assembling layered interiors, though material and dimensions should be checked carefully online.
Best for Home decor.
Connaught Place, New Delhi
Vaish at Rivoli is a bespoke tailoring house at Regal Building, next to PVR Rivoli Cinema, Connaught Place, New Delhi. Founded in 1940 by O.P. Vaish, it is now run by his son Ashok and grandson Sachin, making custom suits and formal menswear only.
Best for Third-generation bespoke suits, shirts, tuxedos, overcoats, and Indian formalwear
Vaish at Rivoli is a bespoke tailoring house in Connaught Place, New Delhi, founded in 1940 by O.P. Vaish. Business listings describe Mr. Vaish beginning his tailoring career serving Connaught Place's clientele during the 1940s, a period when the area also hosted Allied military officers stationed in Delhi during the Second World War. The business has stayed in family hands for three generations and is now run by his son, Ashok Vaish, and grandson, Sachin.
The shop is located at 25, Regal Building, next to the former PVR Rivoli Cinema in Connaught Place, and specializes exclusively in made-to-measure tailoring — sources are consistent that it does not stock ready-made suits.
Old City
Jaipur market known for Bandhani and block-printed fabrics, leather bags and juttis. Many stalls offer same-day tailoring for fabric bought on the spot.
Best for Textiles, mojari shoes, and leather goods
Hawa Sadak, Jaipur
Raniwala 1881 works by appointment on jadau, polki and gemstone jewellery, including substantial wedding pieces. The consultation format suits clients comparing stones, settings and custom details rather than making an impulse purchase.
Best for Jadau, polki, gemstone, and traditional wedding jewelry by appointment
C-Scheme
Indian designer brand launched 2002 as contemporary sub-label of Ritu Kumar. Western silhouettes with traditional Indian embellishments, embroidery and prints.
Best for Designer dresses, suits, and sarees
Label Ritu Kumar is the contemporary sub-brand of legendary Indian designer Ritu Kumar, launched in 2002 to reflect modern trends. The designer introduced India's boutique culture starting in 1966, opening pioneering fashion retail spaces in Delhi, Calcutta, and Mumbai. Ritu Kumar's design philosophy mingles traditional Indian techniques—hand-block printing, embroidery, textile patterns—with Western tailoring and silhouettes, creating a bridge between heritage and contemporary style. Label operates as the modern expression of this vision, offering dresses, suits, sarees and fashion pieces for men and women. The C-Scheme location in Delhi positions the brand in the city's luxury shopping district. Ritu Kumar herself won the Padma Shri award (India's fourth-highest civilian honor) in 2013 for her contributions to fashion and textiles. The label appeals to consumers seeking Indian craftsmanship expressed through contemporary forms.
Gopalbari, Jaipur
Rohit Kamra designs contemporary Indian menswear, including achkans, bandhgalas and wedding clothing. The Jaipur store suits occasion clients who need fabric selection, coordinated layers and fittings rather than ready-made casualwear.
Best for Contemporary achkans, bandhgalas, and wedding menswear
Lucknow / India / Online
Ada Designer Chikan Studio is a Lucknow house of hand-embroidered Lucknowi chikankari, offering kurtis, sarees, suits, menswear and home linens. Its online store ships worldwide from Lucknow and the brand also operates physical Ada stores.
Best for Chikankari, hand embroidery, textiles, apparel
Lucknow / India
Lucknow Chikan Emporium on Khun Khun Ji Road offers handcrafted chikankari sarees and salwar suits.
Best for Chikankari sarees, kurtis and dupattas
Hazratganj, Lucknow
Nazrana Chikan was established in 1981 and is now run by three generations of the same family, supporting more than 10,000 karigars in GI-certified chikankari embroidery on kurtis, suits, sarees, lehengas and men's kurtas in cotton, georgette, silk, chanderi and organza. It has stores in Janpath and Nirala Nagar in Lucknow and in Chandigarh's Elante Mall.
Best for GI-certified chikankari embroidery
Lucknow / India / Online
Rohia by Chhangamal offers hand-embroidered Lucknowi chikankari sarees, kurtis and suits crafted by Lucknow artisans. Its online store sells with online ordering in multiple currencies and worldwide shipping, and lists physical store locations.
Best for Chikankari, hand embroidery, sarees, apparel
Mumbai / India / Online
Kunal Rawal designs contemporary Indian menswear, including sherwanis, bandgalas and fusion tailoring for weddings. Embroidery, layering and custom fit make consultation important for substantial occasion purchases.
Best for Contemporary Indian menswear
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