A fortnight in the city, meeting family and friends, being thoroughly pampered at home, catching up with girlfriends in between spa appointments and shopping at my favorite hotspots – I’m totally revived. That’s what coming home does for me!
Delhi is one of my all time favorite shopping destinations in India. Known for its stunning jewelry, rare craftsmanship of silver, exquisite Indian wear, fabulous artwork and funky artifacts, this city is beaming with traditionalistic modernism. In addition, thanks to the recently held 2010 Common Wealth games, the city has also never looked better! With malls and freewayssprouting up everywhere, the city now has an international flavor to it. These past few days, I did an initial round of retail therapy at my most favored hot spots in the city. Here is a sneak peak of my list.
White – Delhi`s coolest multi designer fashion store, started by entrepreneur Shaan Thadani is stocked with silk dresses, ruffled tops, tunics by India`s leading designers such as Rajesh Pratap Singh, Gaurav Gupta, Sunaina Puri, Prashant Verma, Gauri and Nainika, Nachiket Barve and Namrata Joshipura. This store is definitely worth a visit.
31 Hauz Khas Village, 1st Floor New Delhi-110016
Ph: 011.4605.4817 www.whitethestore.com
Ozel – Another great store tucked away in Delhi`s most famed GK-1 M Block market is London based Ozel. This multi designer store carries an impressive collection of vintage inspired Mawi jewelry, embellished Mary Frances purses, Marchesa dresses and its own signature brand Ozel clothing. This is a store where high street fashion blends with haute couture.
M-7, M-Block Market, Greater Kailash - I, New Delhi-110048
Ph: 011.4685.8528 www.ozel.co.in
Aza – One of my favorite one stop-shops for Indian couture wear is the uber luxe Aza store. Their second flagship store at South Extension is a shopper`s delight. Aza is home to India’s best design czars such as Anamika Khanna, Manish Malhotra, Rohit Bal, Sabyasachi Mukherji, Suneet Varma and Varun Bahl, to name a few. The boutique offers a wide range of couture, diffusion and prêt collections along with an emphasis on “Occasion-Wear”.
Aza, F-48, South Extn - I, New Delhi-110049
Ph: 011.4323.7878 www.azafashions.com
Amrapali – Hollywood`s best kept jewelry secret Amrapali jewels has been around for a while now although you may seen their eye catching jewels on the silver screen. Everyone in Hollywood from Nicole Kidman to Halle Berry to Sandra Bullock to Anne Hathaway has adorned their jeweled pieces either for a shoot or on the red carpet. There’s something for everyone in Amrapali from gold hammered cuffs, to filigree earrings to gigantic cocktail rings to drool worthy necklaces. An absolute must go.
39 Khan Market, New Delhi - 110003
Ph: 011. 41752024 www.amrapalijewels.com
DLF Emporio – Undoubtedly India`s finest luxury mall is here in Delhi. This is “the mall” to shop in India currently. Emporio boasts more than 80 specialty retailers including top Indian and international brands such Armani, HarryWinston, Chopard, Louis Vuitton and Bottega Veneta. The crème de la crème of all Indian designers prevail here, Abu Jani, Adarsh Gill, JJ Valaya, Suneet Varma, Surekha Jain, Tarun Tahiliani, you name them and they are here. Infact each store by itself is so beautifully architected that you don’t mind spending a few moments just admiring the store, before you actually hit the shelves.
Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi- 110070
Ph: 011.46116666 www.dlfemporio.com
Viya Home – This is my favorite place to browse through for home décor stuff in Delhi. The store has an amazing collection of in-house designed sculptures, accessories and furniture. The underlying theme behind every collection represents a modern Indian aesthetic. Me looovvve!!!
www.viyahome.com
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