International
Auralee
Tokyo, Japan
Obsessive fabric sourcing and deeply restrained silhouettes. Auralee is the gold standard for understated, beautifully made basics.
¥20,000 – ¥60,000
Homegrown
But A Humble Tailor
Jaipur, India
Slow fashion rooted in Rajasthani craft traditions. Each piece is hand block-printed with natural dyes in small batches by artisans in Bagru.
₹2,000 – ₹8,000
Homegrown
Doodlage
Delhi, India
Pioneering upcycled fashion from India — Doodlage works with fabric waste from export houses to make contemporary, wearable pieces. No two items are identical.
₹1,500 – ₹6,000
Homegrown
Injiri
Delhi, India
Chinar Farooqui's deeply personal project documenting and reviving India's forgotten weaving traditions, one cloth at a time.
₹6,000 – ₹25,000
Homegrown
Nicobar
Mumbai, India
Quiet, considered clothing for the long haul. Nicobar's aesthetic is tropical minimalism — loose silhouettes, natural fabrics, muted prints. They also do beautiful home objects.
₹3,000 – ₹15,000
Homegrown
Raw Mango
Delhi, India
Sanjay Garg's label is a love letter to India's weaving traditions. Raw Mango works with weavers from Banaras, Maheshwar, and Chanderi to produce cloth of rare beauty.
₹8,000 – ₹40,000
Homegrown
Toile
Bengaluru, India
A small Bengaluru label making quietly beautiful everyday clothing. Earth-toned, body-easy, and made to last rather than to trend.
₹2,500 – ₹9,000
International
Zara
A Coruña, Spain
The global high street giant. Useful for trend pieces and occasion wear on a budget, with the usual caveats about production practices.
₹2,000 – ₹12,000