The best designer boutiques for wedding and ethnic wear in Mumbai

For a store this extravagant, Mubarak Baug is remarkably welcoming. Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla’s palatial flagship opposite Metro Cinema earns our top spot for extraordinary clothes as well as the sheer pleasure of looking around. Shine Shivan’s mythological murals, layered mirrors and ivory shola flowers fill the ground floor. Upstairs, gilded birds hang among illuminated clouds above a Gatsbyesque golden hall. Their chikankari, real mirror work and wonderfully sexy blouses deserve just as much attention. The fitting rooms could pass for small Bombay apartments, with seating for the family, three-sided mirrors and a pedestal on which to admire the lehenga. There’s a sprawling archival display featuring viral celebrity outfits and movie costumes including Madhuri Dixit’s ghagra from Devdas. Our favourite section is the jewellery vault with its hot-pink interior. We fall for a diamond necklace whose stones seem magically suspended in air.

Time Out tip: Don’t miss Wolf Jaipur’s fantastical wall art installation, made using leftover fabrics and embellishments from the atelier.

Address: Framjee Cawasjee Institute, Opposite Metro Cinema, Dhobitalao, Marine Lines, Pathak Wadi, Sonapur, Kalbadevi, Mumbai 400002

Price: Bridal lehengas start at ₹80,000, with more elaborate designs costing several lakhs

Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 11am-8pm

Phone: +91 91670 44177

If you’ve ever lost a weekend to somebody else’s wedding shopping, House of Jade might persuade you to give up another. Sisters-in-law Monica Shah and Karishma Swali have moved their Mumbai bridal label from Peddar Road to Botawala Chambers in Ballard Estate. The exquisite embroidery alone is worth the trip. The gallery and art bookshop earn it our second spot.

Start in the bridal salon, where appliquéd parrots perch on sweeping lehengas. We’d save the little corsets studded with candy-coloured stones for a night of dancing. Downstairs, the textiles come off the rails and onto the walls at Palimpsest. Through her Grassroot Artisans Project, Monica commissions craftspeople across India to create pieces for the gallery. Its opening show, Gods & Glitches, features four goddess portraits, one each in batik, bandhani, kalamkari and mata ni pachedi.

Upstairs, Jade’s first homeware collection has us eyeing a flower-shaped platter as a wedding present. The Jade × CMYK art bookshop shares this floor, with the Jade Café due to open beside it in December.

Time Out tip: While the Jade Café gets ready to open in December, take a break from bridal shopping at Chorus, the contemporary clothing label by Jade co-founder Karishma Swali and her daughter Avantika. Its Kala Ghoda flagship has a café of its own, where salads come dressed with lace-like crisps, dips are plated like patchwork quilts and chocolate buttons get the dessert treatment. Consider it a little preview of how this family thinks about food.

Give the staff at Pernia’s a sense of your budget before disappearing into the rails. They’re exceptionally sweet about sticking to it, patiently producing possibilities we would never have found ourselves. Across five floors and 50,000 square feet of the Ismail Building (the former home of Zara), there are thousands of outfits to consider and enough Indian designers to make this our most comprehensive starting point for wedding and festive shopping. The sheer choice can be overwhelming, which makes that help invaluable. 

There are shop-in-shops of Anushree Reddy’s romantic lehengas, Seema Gujral’s elaborate embellishment, and Amit Aggarwal’s sculptural bodices. Dedicated bridal spaces sit alongside ready-to-wear, cocktail gowns, cape sets, shararas, shoes and jewellery, giving the wedding guest as much reason to visit as the bride. There is a section devoted to deep red lehengas, should the bridal colour already be decided, but plenty for shoppers with less ceremonial plans. Saaksha & Kinni’s expressive prints and Payal Singhal’s contemporary festive dressing offer lighter alternatives to all that bridal embroidery. It works equally well for a trousseau hunt and a single Diwali outfit, provided you can resist trying to see absolutely everything.

Time Out tip: Pernia’s Pop-Up website comes to life here and at its sprawling new Linking Road store and we much prefer being able to try things on before buying them. We especially love the selection of fashion jewellery, bags and accessories, so leave time to find the finishing touches for your wedding or festive outfit.

Address: Fort 381, Ismail Building, Dadabhai Nawroji Road, Flora Fountain, Hutatma Chowk, Mumbai 400001

Price: Bridal lehengas start at ₹40,000; lighter festive pieces and ready-to-wear start at ₹20,000

Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 10am-8pm

Phone: +91 82913 59246

Aashni Shah’s own wedding shopping prompted her to open a designer store in London’s Notting Hill. The Mumbai homecoming puts that experience to work in Ador House, previously occupied by Sabyasachi in Kala Ghoda. Sameep Padora’s two-level interior, all warm wood with a cavernous basement creates a suitably moody setting for discovery. The selection rewards knowing a few names: Iqbal Hussain for heritage embroidery; Dar-e-aab by Sonia K Mahajan for Kashmiri tilla work; Chitravali for Gujarati textiles and mirror work; Pankaj S Heritage for chikankari and gota. This is thoughtful curation for anyone who feels they’ve seen the same outfits at every wedding year on year. We’d come prepared to discover a new favourite. 

Time Out tip: Check out The Bindi Project’s jewelled bindis in stock here. These tiny, reusable ornaments inspire disproportionate excitement and we want several.

Address: Ador House, 6, K Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai 400001

Price: Bridal lehengas start at ₹60,000 and light festive and ready-to-wear starts at ₹15,000

Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 10am-7pm

Phone: +44 78331 48488

One of India’s earliest multi-designer boutiques, Ensemble was staging fashion shows before India had fashion weeks. Founded by Tarun and Sailaja Tahiliani with Rohit Khosla, it is now led by Tarun’s sister Tina Tahiliani Parikh. Its knack for spotting talent gives newer labels a place alongside established couturiers and we trust its eye for something unusual.

For bridal and festive dressing, Tina’s daughter Aria Parikh recommends Anjul Bhandari, Tarun Tahiliani, Anamika Khanna, Shaveta & Anuj, ITRH, Petticoat Lane and Mrunalini Rao. For textiles, her picks are Sourav Das, Yali, Banarasi Baithak and Hemang Agrawal. We particularly like her reminder that the team has dressed brides in textile sarees costing around ₹15,000; couture has no fixed upper limit. We’d come prepared to discover a less familiar label because a willingness to champion new designers is part of what makes shopping here rewarding.

Time Out tip: We’ve found some ridiculously good designer bargains at Ensemble’s end-of-season sales. Watch for them early in the year and again during the monsoon.

Address Kala Ghoda: 130/132 Great Western Building Shahid Bhagat Singh Road Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001 

Price: Bridal lehengas start at ₹80,000 and can go up to a few lakhs

Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 11am-8pm

Phone: +91 98333 20174

Address Santacruz West: 11, Span Center, South Avenue, Santacruz (W), Mumbai 400054

Price: Bridal lehengas start at ₹80,000 and can go up to a few lakhs

Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 10.30am-8pm

Phone: +91 99307 21115, +91 22 3510 6832

With plenty of festive wear under ₹25,000, Carma gives last-minute Diwali shoppers plenty of reasons to be cheerful. We find lighter skirt-and-top sets, interesting kurtas, sarees and lehengas with possibilities well beyond a single evening’s festivities. The selection gives younger designers and smaller Delhi labels room alongside established names, making this a rewarding place to discover someone new. Founded in Delhi by Lekha Poddar in 1986 and now led by Malvika Poddar, Carma’s history includes longstanding relationships with designers such as Varun Bahl. There’s plenty for mehendis and other wedding functions too but we’d happily visit for a festive wardrobe refresh.

Address Kala Ghoda: Shop No. 13 & 14, Ground Floor, Sir Vithaldas Chambers, Mumbai Samachar Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400001

Price: Bridal lehengas start at ₹80,000 and can go up to a few lakhs

Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun, noon-6pm

Phone: +91 96190 66578

A Sabyasachi wedding may be beyond the budget but an afternoon in his world is considerably easier to arrange. The flagship store is brimming with antiques, paintings, beautiful objects and something to investigate in every corner. It feels like the designer’s personal museum and the staff are wonderfully sweet about showing us around when we’re simply there to look. 

On our visit, they are wearing polka-dot sarees with Sabyasachi leather crossbody bags, making the staff wardrobe another thing to admire. There is even a little ornate lift with an attendant in an impeccably smart uniform, adding another enjoyable ceremony to proceedings. Allow yourself to be immersed in Sabyasachi’s world. His affection for old textiles, elaborate ornament and richly furnished rooms makes this a destination in its own right.

Time Out tip: The powder room on the ground floor deserves a closer look, with a huge natural-history-style bird painting, a chandelier, a tap topped with a brass bird and handsome dark wooden cabinetry.

Address: ICP Fort Heritage, Veer Nariman Road, Off Horniman Circle, Mumbai 400001

Price: Bridal lehengas start at ₹80,000 and can go up to a few lakhs

Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 11am-7pm

Phone: +91 90620 66868, +91 22 6905 1111

Matching shoes are part of the fun at Papa Don’t Preach, where Shubhika Sharma’s approach to wedding dressing extends right down to the heels. Sculpted flowers, chunky beads and cheerfully improbable colour combinations appear across the clothes and accessories, allowing a festive outfit to become an entire confection. The new Turner Road store in Bandra continues that fairytale mood with lavender and green interiors and the Kala Ghoda boutique remains another wonderfully playful address. We’d send the bride who wants to show some leg and the bridesmaid planning to dance all night here. There is serious workmanship beneath the irreverence, along with an inclusive approach to sizing and gender. Walk-ins are welcome and appointments can be arranged for a personal shopping experience, assistance from one of the senior fashion consultants or a dedicated appointment with designer Shubhika Sharma. Typical lead time for made-to-order or customised bridal outfits, including fittings and alterations, is about three months.

Time Out tip: Pockets are one of the things that make Papa Don’t Preach so much fun. Look out for them in the lehengas so you can tuck away your phone and lipstick and get on with the dancing.

Address: No. 1, Raheja Silver Rock, Turner Rd, opposite Yes bank, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050

Price: Bridal lehengas start at ₹3,50,000; party dresses start at ₹65,000

Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 10.30am-8.30pm

Phone: +91 98675 66114

Kresha Bajaj’s Lovestory Lehengas make a wonderfully personal wedding keepsake. The idea began with her own bridal outfit, whose embroidered panels traced her relationship, from dating milestones to the proposal, with the couple’s names concealed in zari work. Brides can commission their own version, working with the team to translate shared memories into intricate scenes. We love the idea of an heirloom with so much of its wearer’s life stitched into it. Her Bandra boutique also has ready-to-wear dresses, sharp pantsuits and beautiful tops and separates for cocktails, festive dinners and after-parties.

Time Out tip: Take photographs and a few notes about meaningful places and moments to your Lovestory consultation. This gives the team plenty of ideas for the embroidery. The typical lead time for made-to-order and customised outfits is approximately six to eight weeks but a wide selection of outfits is available for immediate purchase too.

Address: Ground Floor, Manuel Gonsalves Rd, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050

Price: Bridal lehengas start at ₹4,00,000; other bridal outfits, including gowns and dresses, start at ₹1,00,000

Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 11am-8pm

Phone: +91 98920 88000

The first room at Rahul Mishra’s Horniman Circle flagship contains no clothes. Instead, sketches, swatches and botanical embroidery introduce the work before shoppers reach the rails. It’s a good way to ease into a designer whose flowers, insects and birds can become astonishingly elaborate three-dimensional constructions. Opened in 2025, the 7,500-square-foot store was developed with Rooshad Shroff, who carries those motifs into embroidered walls and wood marquetry.

A small section of AFEW, the designer’s ready-to-wear label, leads into the spectacular couture shown in Paris, before we reach the bridal vault. Here, expansive lehengas, embroidered sarees and sheer dupattas carry the designer’s fascination with the natural world into a wedding wardrobe. The Raas collection includes Pichwai-inspired designs, while the newer Devi couture draws on temple sculptures of goddesses, dancers and celestial attendants. The appeal is in the extraordinary detail. We suggest allowing considerably more time than ‘just a quick look’ usually implies.

Address: 298, Ground Floor, City ICE Building, Perin Nariman Street, Fort, Mumbai 400001 

Price: Bridal lehengas start at ₹80,000 and can go up to a few lakhs

Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 11am-8pm

Phone: +91 98192 12226

We fall for a black-and-white saree at Gaurav Gupta and promptly begin considering which invitation might justify it. His all-white Kala Ghoda flagship has the retro-futuristic curves of a very elegant spaceship, designed with artist and architect Vishal K Dar. The clothes feature sculpted bodices, drapes that curve away from the body and intricate surface embellishment that follows these unusual shapes. The designer’s command of construction gives his evening-wear a sophistication that goes well beyond sparkle. Silver, gold and muted metallics feature prominently, with plenty of gowns and pre-draped saree-gowns to consider for cocktails, receptions and after-parties. There are also sweeping fairytale gowns and show-stopping lehengas for anyone planning a more elaborate entrance.

Time Out tip: Try sitting and moving your arms in a sculpted style. Those beautiful shapes need to work through the party. 

Address: 97/99, Sanwa House, Mumbai Samachar Marg, opposite Bharath House, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai 400001

Price: Bridal lehengas start at ₹2,75,000; saree gowns start at ₹1,35,000

Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 11am-7.30pm

Phone: +91 96996 93434

Dash and Dot is where we’d send the overseas wedding guest who wants to dress for the occasion without spending a fortune or carrying home a heavily embroidered outfit. Ashray Gujral founded the ready-to-wear label in 2020, bringing Indian textiles and contemporary silhouettes into clothes that move comfortably between Indian and western dressing. Its small, appealing Kala Ghoda shop has partywear alongside casual pieces we’d happily wear afterwards. The festive edit includes saree-drape gowns with sequins and pearls, brocade trouser suits, ajrakh-print kaftans and embroidered tops paired with draped skirts. There’s also a collaboration with Seema Gujral to explore. We particularly like the possibilities of the separates so a metallic shirt or brocade blazer needn’t wait for another wedding invitation. With some coordinated sets priced around ₹8,000₹ to 9,000 and sequin saree-drape gowns from ₹15,000, there’s scope to make an entrance without a couture budget.

Time Out tip: Tops and bottoms are often sold individually, so check the complete-outfit price.

Address

Ground Floor, 2/A, Aban House, Plot No. 25/31, K Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai 400001

Price

Festive wear from ₹5,000 

Opening hours

Mon-Sun, 11am-8pm

Phone

+91 93114 41696

Tarun Tahiliani is a master of draping and his concept sarees are a very good reason to visit the flagship boutique. These include pre-draped styles with a sexy, confident ease and trying one on tells us far more than inspecting a hanger. Our interest is in how the fabric wraps the waist, falls from the shoulder and moves around the body. Look closer and the karigari is equally compelling, with hand embroidery, gota and kundan details carefully integrated into the drape. It is that attention to both construction and ornament that makes his work stand apart. The saree bar offers a starting point beyond the elaborate bridal salons. We’d come here for an individual, assured occasion look, even if a full bridal commission is nowhere on the agenda.

Address: Dubash House, JN Heredia Rd, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai 400001

Price: Concept sarees start at ₹82,000

Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm

Phone: +91 98192 12226

Even with a designer in mind, we like leaving time to see who else Aza has on its rails. Alka Nishar’s multi-designer retailer has a history of backing new talent, giving designers such as Rahul Mishra and Nachiket Barve an early platform. Its selection combines established names and younger labels, with elaborate wedding outfits and lighter festive options to try in the same visit. It’s useful when several celebrations need dressing for and you’d like each outfit to feel different.

Time Out tip: The Altamount Road, Juhu, Santacruz and Kala Ghoda stores carry different collections, so it’s worth checking out more than one.

Address: 24, Turner Road, Bandra West, Mumbai

Price: Concept sarees start at ₹60,000

Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 11am-8pm

Phone: +91 98332 81197

Jigya.M is the sort of colourful, gloriously over-the-top store we’re delighted to find next to Sabyasachi. Huge hand-painted wooden arches frame the rooms, while old-fashioned glass-fronted cupboards suggest a grandmother with an exceptional textile collection. Jigya Patel draws on Gujarati expertise in patola, bandhani and mirror work, with outfits we’d consider as heirloom investments. 

Time Out tip: The street off Horniman Circle makes the visit even more tempting: Sabyasachi is next door, Ritu Kumar is also at Brady House and Pernia’s is around the corner. Allow plenty of time to enjoy the whole stretch.

Address: G-2, Brady House, Veer Nariman Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai 400001

Price: On request

Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 10am-7pm

Phone: +91 99300 57777, +91 99300 87777

Butter yellow, baby blue and cream and gold make Naibah tempting for a bride with a romantic streak. The Kala Ghoda boutique has the intimacy of a jewel box and the clothes have a younger, flirtier sensibility. Naionica Bahl Netarwala’s label builds its surfaces with beads, crystals, sequins and fine embroidery and the soft colours carry a serious amount of detail. The appeal extends well beyond the principal wedding outfit. We can see bridesmaids finding something special here, along with guests who take their Diwali-party entrance seriously. The saree-and-blouse combinations are especially worth trying. A revealing neckline or closely fitted corset blouse changes the mood of all that delicate-looking ornament. For a cocktail party, sangeet or festive event, the smaller independent label offers an alternative to the designer names already circulating in the family WhatsApp group.

Address: G-8, Apeejay House, 130, Mumbai Samachar Marg, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400023

Price: Festive lehengas start at ₹78,000

Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm

Phone: +91 89288 85223

Gazal Gupta has managed to fit a fountain and a considerable amount of royal fantasy into a relatively small boutique. The store has plenty of personality and the Delhi designer’s taste for Mughal motifs, Kashmiri-inspired patterns and sumptuous velvet is immediately apparent in the clothes. Look for expansive roses, pomegranates and printed skirts paired with richly embroidered blouses or jackets. We like the range of decoration here and while a large print can make a strong impression, the more heavily worked lehengas satisfy a bride who wants elaborate embroidery too. For festive evenings, explore the draped sarees, kaftans and cape-and-skirt sets. The overall mood is romantic and regal, with enough colour and pattern to reward a leisurely browse. The luxury prêt includes printed dresses, jumpsuits and trouser sets, with bold florals, leopard prints and polka dots carrying her love of pattern into more relaxed dressing. We particularly like the possibilities of a cropped blazer with palazzo trousers for a wedding lunch or festive dinner.

Time Out tip: She also designs menswear, including embroidered kurtas, printed bandhgalas and Nehru jackets and there’s a separate Western wear boutique right across from the Indian one.

Address: Nav Bharat Building, 6/8 Burjorji Bharucha Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai 400001

Price: Bridal lehengas start at ₹98,900; festive kurta sets start at ₹29,900

Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 11am-7pm

Phone: +91 99301 35880

The Banarasi label brings the traditional gaddi service to Ballard Estate, unfolding textiles before a seated customer so that the weave can receive proper attention. We appreciate a shopping trip that gives our feet a rest. Sandstone shades and narrow water channels recall the ghats of the Ganga, while metal repoussé pieces showcase another Banarasi craft. Look closely at the kadhua sarees where each motif is woven separately into the cloth, creating a raised pattern with very few loose threads on the reverse. Tanchoi brings a little history to the wardrobe. Parsi traders introduced it to India from China in the nineteenth century and Banaras later developed its own distinctive style. These sarees use several coloured silk threads in a satin weave to create intricate, densely packed patterns. Ask to handle both to appreciate their different textures. There are also lehengas, silk jackets and menswear, with several festive sarees currently listed around ₹14,400.

Time Out tip: Check whether your saree includes a blouse piece, as this varies between designs. For last-minute shopping, ask what’s available immediately as most pieces require pre-ordering.

Address: Vakils House, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai 400001

Price: Sarees start at ₹14,400; festive lehengas start at ₹28,500

Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 11am-7pm; appointments recommended

Phone: +91 82917 46806

We’d happily build a festive outfit around one of Arpita Mehta’s mirror-work blouses. Tiny mirrors catch the light across fitted tops, which she pairs with ruffled sarees and flowing skirts. The combination feels playful and a little sexy, especially with her floral prints and tassels. We like these for a sunny mehendi or a festive party with plenty of dancing. The Khar boutique has a relaxed feel, with dusty-pink interiors by Ravi Vazirani. The terrazzo flooring recalls Mehta’s childhood summers with her grandmother, while the façade takes its cue from holidays in Mykonos. Those personal touches make it feel rather like visiting someone’s home to discuss what to wear. 

Time Out tip: Ask about the lighter printed sets. Several kurta sets, cape tops paired with skirts or trousers start at ₹21,000 offering an affordable introduction to the label.

Address: Rajgir Apartment, Road no 8., Khar West, Mumbai 400052

Price: Bridal lehengas start at ₹1,50,000

Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm

Phone: +91 75066 33202

Look up when you enter Jayanti Reddy’s Kala Ghoda flagship. The soaring ceilings, wooden rafters and staircase are part of its charm, with architect Mouna Reddy restoring the woodwork of this century-old building. Pink stone doorways and embroidered wall panels add colour without competing with the clothes. The Hyderabad designer brings together Banarasi weaving and intricate zardozi, and we love her rich purples, pinks and flashes of silver. Bridal outfits take centre stage and richly worked lehengas, long embroidered jackets and sarees with scalloped borders reward a closer look at the workmanship. There’s menswear and luxury prêt too so there is room to explore beyond the bride’s main wedding outfit.

Time Out tip: Matsya by Utkarsh Ahuja also occupies Crossley House on British Hotel Lane. Book consecutive appointments if both designers interest you.

Address: Crossley House, Ground Floor, British Hotel Lane, Fort, Mumbai 400001

Price: Bridal lehengas start at ₹1,50,000

Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 11am-8pm

Phone: +91 98210 04830

We’re particularly taken with Matsya’s white and cream lehengas, with sweeping skirts and lavish embroidery. Gold cordwork and zardozi give the clothes their regal character, while fitted blouses and long veils complete Ahuja’s romantic idea of wedding dressing. The new Kala Ghoda boutique concentrates on couture with the air of a grand haveli. Chandeliers hang over rooms with painted ceilings, while shelves hold design books and marble busts. Art and antiques collected on Ahuja’s travels fill the two floors of Crossley House. The staff are friendly and helpful so we feel comfortable taking our time with all that detail.

Address: Crossley House, Ground Floor, British Hotel Lane, Fort, Mumbai 400001

Price: Bridal lehengas start at ₹1,00,000

Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 11am-9pm

Phone: +91 92174 03073