Grooms and their favorite stores in Mumbai and Delhi
Top groomswear brands that redefine luxurious taste in groom wear.
The bride is the centre of attention on the big day but gentlemen, you don’t have to fret about picking the perfect outfit to complement her.
Wedding trends reveal that young grooms are showing a growing interest in what’s popular in the modern groom’s wardrobe. Browsing fashion feeds and men’s style gurus, they’re developing their own takes on personal style and now have lists of their favorite bridal brands. These brands are for those with luxurious tastes who like understated accents and love the redefining of traditional Indian menswear. We present some of Mumbai and Delhi’s top brands for grooms.
Manyavar
Manyavar’s take on the modern Indian wedding is unabashedly ornate – from brocade band-galas to jacquard jackets, sherwanis with stoles to Jodhpur pants paired with Jaipur mojaris. Perfect for the flamboyant groom.
Where to buy:
Mumbai
S.V. Road, Opp. Podar High School, Asiad Plaza, Shop No. 14A, MUMBAI – 400054
022-26488616
Delhi
E – 39, Lajpatnagar, Beside Puma Store, Central market, DELHI – 110024
011-41459394/ 011-41459395
Photo Courtesy: Dev Purbiya
Benzer
For grooms who want to be au courant with international style, Benzer is your answer. A brand that defines classic elegance and minimalist chic, if you’re looking for a timeless piece for your big day, grooms swear by their bespoke services.
Where to buy:
Mumbai
49, Bhulabhai Desai Marg, Breach Candy, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400026
Photos Courtesy: Dev Purbiya
Zegdo
For the conscious groom looking for a head to toe styling solution for his big day, Zegdo is your saving grace. A favorite amongst many grooms, this brand consists of the right merchandise mix: Italian and English suits, Egyptian and Italian shirts, trousers and chinos/shorts, jeans and ethnic Indian wear.
Where to buy:
Mumbai
Tulsiani Chambers, 7, Free Press Journal Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021
Phone: 099991 44399
Camessi
It is said that the man and his clothes are cut from the same cloth. At Camessi, they bring that saying to life. Be elegance, be style, be sophistication, trust this brand to create an impeccable masterpiece for your big day. Another favorite amongst grooms, Camessi strives to offer the best.
Where to buy:
Mumbai
27 Jolly Maker Chambers No 2, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021
Phone: 022 4342 0100
Photos Courtesy: Girl in Pink, Payal Kumar
SS Homme
SS Homme has a contemporary take on traditional sherwanis and jackets. Their couture collection is inspired by the Ottoman era and evokes its opulent aesthetics with rich fabric and embellishment. If you’re looking for something traditional with a subtle nod to modernity, this is where you’ll find it.
Where to buy:
Mumbai
West Building, Ground Floor, Deccan Court, Swami Vivekanand Rd, Bandra West, Mumbai – 400050
Phone: 022 2651 1738
Photos Courtesy: Shreya Sen, Shades Photography
Raymond
A favorite for all occasions, Raymond design is a blend of excellent fabric and experienced mastery in cut and silhouette. Whether you’re planning to choose a classic like a three piece suit or tuxedo for your reception or you want to raise the bar at your pheras in a traditional masterpiece, you’ll have no problem realizing your fashion vision here.
Where to buy:
Mumbai
No.59-A, JK House, Opp Breach Candy Hospital, Warden Road, Breach Candy, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400026
Phone: 022 2354 3371
Photos Courtesy: Shades Photography
Shyamal Bhumika
All things contemporary and cool, this brand plays with color, cuts, fabric, adding piques of interest and unusual elements to enhance an edgy personality. If you want a fresh perspective on your wedding attire, you’re best off wearing a Pathani Kurta or a Bundi Jacket from their latest collection.
Where to buy:
Mumbai
Ground Floor, Mohammedbhai Mansion next to Crossword, below Kemps Corner Flyover, N. S. Patkar Marg, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai – 400026
Phone: 098335 25200
Photos Courtesy: Shreya Sen, Shades Photography
Anita Dongre
With a varied range of beautifully handcrafted sherwanis, dhoti kurtas, anoraks, cropped jackets among other groomswear, Anita Dongre is now a top favourite amongst grooms-to-be. Treat yourself to a palette that includes muted hues of red, cream, whites and gold.
Where to buy:
Mumbai
Ground Floor, Everest Classic, Linking Road, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052
Phone: 070456 69647
Delhi
422, 3rd Floor, DLF Emporio, 4 Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, 110070
Phone: 085888 72339
Photos Courtesy: Shades Photography
SVA
Defined by the historic Indian designscape, SVA’s groomswear designs bring grandeur and are perfect for the groom looking to express his sense of style. Experimenting with design aesthetic, fabric and silhouettes, this brand has carved a niche in groomswear collections.
Where to buy:
Mumbai
Shop No.8, Vasan Udyog Bhavan, Opp. Phoenix Mills, Sunmill Compound, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013
Phone: 022 6609 9360
Photo Courtesy: Shades Photography
JJ Valaya
India’s king of Couture – JJ Valaya has earned his reputation with his designs that celebrate the layers of Indian culture. For the groom who loves traditional design with a modern flair, check out this season’s finest metallic and printed sherwanis, kurtas, turbans in solid colours and more designs that celebrate heirloom India in all its glory.
Where to buy:
Delhi 222, (FF), The Gallery on MG, Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110030
Phone: 098102 00067
Rohit Bal
Grandeur and a touch of delicious decadence courtesy the bad boy of Indian fashion, Rohit Bal. If you want to show off some style and look like the charismatic fairy-tale Prince Charming, embrace Bal’s design aesthetic which is playful and guarantees your place in the centre of all the attention.
Where to buy:
Mumbai
Sugra Manzil, Apartment No. 4, Ground Floor, 9, BEST Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400039
Phone: 022 2287 6315
Delhi
D 31, Defence Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110024
Phone: 011 4058 6102
Kunal Rawal
Kunal Rawal’s designs are a combination of bold choices in color, innovative cuts and the use of unusual fabric. Another favorite amongst grooms-to-be, this designer has earned a reputation as a quirky craftsman. For those looking for a fresh perspective on their wedding outfit, Kunal Rawal is the designer for you.
Where to buy:
Mumbai
Dstress House, 125A, Opposite Sujay Hospital, 10th Cross Road, Gulmohar, JVPD, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049
Phone: 097696 47696
Gargee Designers
Combining traditional methods with a modern approach, Gargee Designers Store houses a grand collection of high-end suits and fine shirting for grooms. Their in-house fashion consultants help the groom-to-be to accomplish the look he wants for the day. Keeping in mind the final outcome – a suave, well appointed groom – the store works from visual start to actual finish ensuring their place as a very popular style destination.
Where to buy:
Delhi
Shop No. 3, 4, 33 & 34 Community Centre, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110065
Phone: 011 2692 2913
Raghavendra Rathore
Trust Raghavendra Rathore for his elegance and minimalist chic. Grooms swear by his bespoke services and Rathore’s Bridal Collection features sumptuous sherwanis and bandhgalas in classic blues, white, gold and blush tones that bring a very masculine sophistication to any silhouette.
Where to buy:
Mumbai
Turner Road, Near Moti Mahal Hotel, Bandra (W) – Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050
Phone: 022 6671 3638
Delhi
352, Second Floor, DLF Emporio, Mall Back Entry Road, Vasant Kunj II, Vasant Kunj, Delhi – 110070
Troy Costa
Troy Costa has found his way into the wardrobes of the country’s most influential men. His designs exude decadence and his traditional, timeless and trendy outfits are a favorite amongst India’s rich and powerful.
Where to buy:
Mumbai
6-BB, 20th Road, Khar West, Mumbai – 400052
Phone: 022 26000077
Tarun Tahiliani
For the groom who wants to stand out from a crowd, Tarun Tahiliani brings you the hottest ensembles to scorch the ‘mandap’. It may be about the bride, but you may just steal the show (unless she’s also in a statement Tarun Tahiliani piece). This designer is a favorite amongst many grooms and is one of the most loved Indian fashion designers.
Where to buy:
Mumbai
Mi-Casa Building, Junction of St. Theresa Road & 28th Road, Off. Turner Road, Bandra West, Mumbai – 400050
Phone: 022-26420643
Delhi
D-25, First Floor, Defence Colony, Above Affinity Salon, Shiniwas Puri, Block D, New Delhi – 110024
Phone: 09910229401
