Only 1 day in Chennai: where to shop for travelling clothes?

Mariette · Jan 22nd, 2008, 14:30

We only have one day in Chennai. We would like to shop
for T-shirts, simple cotton clothing for men and women
to wear on our 4 week trip in South India.
What would be the best place to shop?
We are not looking for "bottom prices".
Thanks!

raajesh70 · Jan 22nd, 2008, 15:18

Umm...you could go to the Spencers Mall and ask for the Tantra Shop which retails some of the nicest tees with an Indian twist. They're usually a great hit when presented to my pals in the Uk. You can also check out the Westside shop in the same mall for real classy golf tees and stuff. Or try any of the sport outlets like Nike, Rbk etc, but Tantra remains ur best bet for that local flavor.
Or if ur sumwhere in south chennai, head to elliots beach. It is chennai's own fashion street and u have loads of stores that pack tees, cargoes and stuff. Cheers.

impereza · Feb 7th, 2008, 01:55

If you're looking for a traditional material like in khadhi there is khadhi craft run by the government in mount road as well.
Its cheap & you can be guaranteed on the price. They are very good material for the summer weather there and they come in t-shirt styles as well.

nedhopkins · Feb 7th, 2008, 13:18

Spencer Mall has many clothing shops, both budget and upscale. It's next-door to the Taj Connemara Hotel. I bought several items there a couple of years ago and am very satisfied with their quality.

capt_mahajan · Feb 7th, 2008, 13:36

Yes, specially if you are staying not far, Spencers is a good place.

Else any nearby big store along the lines of Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop (I have seen these in Chennai) or others would do.

Be warned, though, that this seems to be sale season across some parts of India..in which case you may take longer than your available four weeks just to pay for your purchases.

jyotirmoy · Feb 7th, 2008, 13:58

Yes buy one get one free season in full swing and also "up to" 60% off

capt_mahajan · Feb 7th, 2008, 14:00

which means one well hidden roll of toilet paper will be 60 percent off.

otherwise, on average, 20.

I sometimes tell store salespeople, will you call me when it is 100 percent off, because I don't want it anyway?

jyotirmoy · Feb 7th, 2008, 14:04

Capt you have put it very well, it is exactly how it works.

Jan 22nd, 2008, 14:30	#1
Mariette Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Holland Posts: 7	Only 1 day in Chennai: where to shop for travelling clothes? We only have one day in Chennai. We would like to shop for T-shirts, simple cotton clothing for men and women to wear on our 4 week trip in South India. What would be the best place to shop? We are not looking for "bottom prices". Thanks!

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Jan 22nd, 2008, 15:18	#2
raajesh70 Chennai_Rajesh Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 13	Umm...you could go to the Spencers Mall and ask for the Tantra Shop which retails some of the nicest tees with an Indian twist. They're usually a great hit when presented to my pals in the Uk. You can also check out the Westside shop in the same mall for real classy golf tees and stuff. Or try any of the sport outlets like Nike, Rbk etc, but Tantra remains ur best bet for that local flavor. Or if ur sumwhere in south chennai, head to elliots beach. It is chennai's own fashion street and u have loads of stores that pack tees, cargoes and stuff. Cheers.

Feb 7th, 2008, 01:55	#3
impereza Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 3	If you're looking for a traditional material like in khadhi there is khadhi craft run by the government in mount road as well. Its cheap & you can be guaranteed on the price. They are very good material for the summer weather there and they come in t-shirt styles as well.

Feb 7th, 2008, 13:18	#4
nedhopkins Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: California Posts: 230	Spencer Mall has many clothing shops, both budget and upscale. It's next-door to the Taj Connemara Hotel. I bought several items there a couple of years ago and am very satisfied with their quality.

Feb 7th, 2008, 13:36	#5
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,758	Yes, specially if you are staying not far, Spencers is a good place. Else any nearby big store along the lines of Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop (I have seen these in Chennai) or others would do. Be warned, though, that this seems to be sale season across some parts of India..in which case you may take longer than your available four weeks just to pay for your purchases.

Feb 7th, 2008, 13:58	#6
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,387	Yes buy one get one free season in full swing and also "up to" 60% off

Feb 7th, 2008, 14:00	#7
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,758	which means one well hidden roll of toilet paper will be 60 percent off. otherwise, on average, 20. I sometimes tell store salespeople, will you call me when it is 100 percent off, because I don't want it anyway?

Feb 7th, 2008, 14:04	#8
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,387	Capt you have put it very well, it is exactly how it works.

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