Mumbai - shopping for clothes/fabrics!

Hamacasutra · Jan 19th, 2008, 05:08

Hi there!

I was wondering which are the best places (markets and/or shops) in Mumbai to shop for fabrics or already made garments. In which markets can tailors be found?
We'll be taking very few things from home and would like to stock up before heading south! We have two full days in the city.

Thanks a ton!

Sònia

machadinha · Jan 19th, 2008, 05:58

Hi, and welcome to IndiaMike

Have you searched around the site some? The question gets asked quite a bit. Try the sub-forum you're in http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22, or http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/, or http://www.indiamike.com/india/search.php.

You can scroll to the bottom of this (or any) page and find a bunch of "similar threads" to get you started. Those will again have similar threads at bottom, etc. etc.

AvidTrekker · Jan 19th, 2008, 17:06

For Ready made garments, one can hit Fashion Street in South Mumbai. It will give you an idea of all possible variations on a "budget". [Rs 100 to 500] If you are willing to go in for more costly items, then one can go to M J Market or Mangaldas Market which is nearby. Here you get fabrics only. The surrounding shops also have readymades, and tailors are everywhere...

Hamacasutra · Jan 19th, 2008, 21:51

Thanks for your answers!
Well, I had done a quick search for similar threads without much success, so I have to do a "calm" read!

Sorry, I know these kind of topics are probably getting constantly asked!

Cheers,

Sònia

Indizen · Jan 19th, 2008, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hamacasutra

Hi there!

I was wondering which are the best places (markets and/or shops) in Mumbai to shop for fabrics or already made garments. In which markets can tailors be found?

Sònia

Visit the Phonix Mills Mall at Lower Parel, or one of the Shoppers Stop outlets at several locations in Mumbai for clothes.

anubisgrau · Jan 20th, 2008, 01:00

Go to Fab India, it's really a fab store. Excellent quality ready made garments plus fantastic home store. If you go to the one between Colaba and Fort, don't miss a fenomenal cafe upstairs, best chocolate fudge in my life!

Jan 19th, 2008, 05:08	#1
Hamacasutra Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Barcelona Posts: 19	Mumbai - shopping for clothes/fabrics! Hi there! I was wondering which are the best places (markets and/or shops) in Mumbai to shop for fabrics or already made garments. In which markets can tailors be found? We'll be taking very few things from home and would like to stock up before heading south! We have two full days in the city. Thanks a ton! Sònia

Jan 19th, 2008, 05:58	#2
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,581	Hi, and welcome to IndiaMike Have you searched around the site some? The question gets asked quite a bit. Try the sub-forum you're in http://www.indiamike.com/india/mumbai-bombay-f22, or http://www.indiamike.com/india/moving-to-mumbai-f101/, or http://www.indiamike.com/india/search.php. You can scroll to the bottom of this (or any) page and find a bunch of "similar threads" to get you started. Those will again have similar threads at bottom, etc. etc. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

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AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,784	Ready made garments For Ready made garments, one can hit Fashion Street in South Mumbai. It will give you an idea of all possible variations on a "budget". [Rs 100 to 500] If you are willing to go in for more costly items, then one can go to M J Market or Mangaldas Market which is nearby. Here you get fabrics only. The surrounding shops also have readymades, and tailors are everywhere... __________________ The Universe is an ellipsoid?... or a Spheroid?? If the sphere smiles... it becomes an ellipse. This IS Creation.

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Hamacasutra Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Barcelona Posts: 19	Thanks for your answers! Well, I had done a quick search for similar threads without much success, so I have to do a "calm" read! Sorry, I know these kind of topics are probably getting constantly asked! Cheers, Sònia

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