SHOPPING GUIDE - BENGALURU (BANGALORE)

The main shopping areas include:

>> Brigade Road
It is popular hangout for young people, providing a mix of entertainment and shopping options. On Brigade Road is located famous movie theater, Rex, with a large number of cyber cafe, a discotheque, a video game parlor and good eating points.

>> Commercial Street
It is an ideal place to buy dress materials with other clothing, jewelry and food. There are no entertainment outlets it's strictly a shopping area.

>> Mahatma Gandhi Road (M.G. Road)
It is most famous shopping area in the city. The best place top buy silk sarees, artifacts, gift articles and antics.

=> Fabindia
54, 17th Main, 2nd Block, Koramangala; 152 Commercial Street, Opp. Krishnaiah Chetty. Tel: 2553-2070, 2552-0004; 3090-5429
Open: 10am - 8pm

=> Ambara
DRAVIDAM (Delhi) - traditional & contemporary art & artefacts. OMO (Mumbai)-Indo western casual wear. RASYA (Bangalore)-custom made window blinds finished to perfection at competitive prices, coordinated home accessories, handmade paper & cards. UTSAV (Delhi) - heritage weaves & prints in saris, dupattas & fabric. Visa/MC/Amex/DC. 119 (old 37), Annaswamy Mudaliar Road, (opp Lakeside Ganapathy Temple & beside Foto Flash), Ulsoor, Tel: 2557-2829/5196.

=> Be
Great cuts and vibrant colours from some of India's best designers. Shop No 120-121, Level No 1, The Forum, No 21, Hosur Road, Koromangala and 50/52 Commercial Street, Tel: 2206-7701/7702, 2558-8550/8560. Open: 11am - 8.30pm.

=> Cinnamon
Cinnamon is the ideal place to get the best in clothes, design, home and a cafe So walk in to Cinnamon if you want to enjoy shopping with a difference. Visa/MC accepted.
11 Walton Road, Off Lavelle Road. Tel: 2222-9794, email:cinnamonblr@yahoo.com
Open: 10.30am - 8.15pm. Open on Sun (12 - 8.15pm).

=> Color Plus
A wonderful range of cotton wear in different colours. 120-121, Level I, Forum Hosur Road, Koramangala. Tel: 2534-5153.

=> Embassy Classic
Fashion & Lifestyle: Abraham & Thakore; Balance by Rohit Bal; Evoluzione; H2O CUE; Manish Arora Fish Fry; Moonriver; Neeru Kumar Tulsi; Pratap. 14 Vittal Mallya Road, Open: all days, 10.30am - 7.30pm.

=> Ffolio
Ffolio is India's premier fashion establishment, known for its standard of designer clothing, accessories & lifestyle products. Equally importantly it's known for a palette of services that produces clothing of international quality printed, woven & embroidered. Visa/MC/Amex/DC Cards accepted.
1, Embassy Chambers, 5, Vittal Mallya Road. Tel: 2221-8142 / 8143, email: ffolio@vsnl.com
Open: 10.30am - 7.30pm. Sun 11:30am - 7:30pm.

=> Identiti
2, CMH Rd, Indiranagar, HAL II Stage. Tel: 2527-4684, Open: 10.30am - 9pm
Fashions latest for men and women.

=> Lee
Your source for comfortable jeans, casual pants, relaxed apparel and fashionable shorts. Ashoka garments, 192 Brigade Road ; Lee Showroom, Commercial Street ; No 17 Ground Floor, Safina Plaza, 84/85 Infantry Road

=> Mogra
Mogra attempts to bring to Bangalore wearable fashion from India's top designers at sensible prices. Shop for ghagras & sarees from Anju Modi and Swapan Seema & trendy western wear from Wild Orchid and am:pm of Delhi. We also have a distinctive mens section of ethinic kurta sets from Urmila of Calcutta and shirts by Mayank Modi. In addition, check out the collections of wedding and Ugadi sarees and ghagras. Visa/MC/Amex/DC.
B-24 Leela Galleria, The Leela Palace, Airport Road. Tel: 5109-1374
email:mogra1@vsnl.net, Open: All days.

=> Pepe
Kamaraj Rd, Commercial St. Junction; No 2 Brigade Road, Tel: 2509-6720, 2558-0059
Standing on the cutting-edge of urban fashion.

=> Ritu Kumar
Ritu Kumar's boutiques feature a multifaceted showcase encompassing the very best of Indian design, with a specially produced range of western and Indian apparel and accessories using silk, leather and cotton.
1, Embassy Chambers, 5 Vittal Mallya Road
Tel: 5112-0278/0279, email:ritublr@ritukumar.com, Open: 10am - 7pm. Closed Sun.
Also at ; Chennai Ispahani Centre, Nungambakkam High Road ph 2833-0833 ;
Mumbai: High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel ph 5666-9901, Akash Ganga, 89 Bhulabhai Desai Road ph 2367-8593, Landmark, 18/A Juhu Tara Road ph 5697-6932, Shop F/52, 2nd Floor, Shopping Arcade & 26 Nariman Shopping Center, The Oberoi, Nariman Point ph 2284-6995, Cross Road, Haji Ali ph 2352-5141, Label, 5 Sea Palace, 25-H Juhu Tara Road ph 5692-5346, Inorbit Mall, Link Road, Malad (West) ph 5645-0920
Delhi: E-4, Hauz Khas Market ph 2685-8597, Archana Shopping Complex ph 5163-5679, Central Market, Punjabi Bagh (West) ph 2510-8480;
Kolkata: Forum, 10/3Lala Lajpat Rai Sarani Road (Elgin Road) ph 2283-7447;
Amritsar: 39 HDFC Building, Crossmall, The Mall ph 212405;
Chandigarh: Shop No 21, Sector 9-D ph: 5017579; Ludhiana, Dhir Towers, Govt College Road ph 241-0479.

=> Satya Paul
5 Vittal Mallya Road, Tel: 2221-8142
Couture, prêt-a-porter, saries, fabrics, ties and accessories.

=> Scullers Club Stores
Sporty, youthful and energetic - a trendy line for women and men.
Brigade Rd, Monarch Plaza, Opp. Music World; Safina Plaza, Shop No 11 Infantry Rd; CMH Rd, Next to Casa Piccola; Malleswaram, 8th Cross, Tel: 2532-0769; 2532-3756; 5115-3788; 2331-1960

=> Tommy Hilfiger Store
Your daily dose of style. Forum Mall, Hosur Road, Tel: 2206-7669

=> Trouser Town
Trousers made to suit all tastes and temperaments. Below Music World, Brigade Road, Tel: 51121665.

=> VIP lounge
Shop No 19, Safina Plaza, 84/85 Infantry Rd, Tel: 2558-1622, Open: 10am - 8.30pm.

=> Weekender
Casual wear to match your easy-going lifestyle. 169 Commercial Street; N0-393 CMH Road, Indiranagar; The forum Mall, Adugodi Main Road.

=> Wills Lifestyle
Offering a complete fashion wardrobe for men & women, Wills Lifestyle has established itself as Bangalore's fashion destination.
No.6, Brigade Road, Tel: 2558-2788/5112-3661/3662.

=> Wrangler
The Wrangler Store Killer looks and perfect cuts.
126, 1st Floor, Forum Mall, Hosur Road, Koramangala, Tel: 2206-7609

=> YNG
No 8 St. Mark's Road, Tel: 5132-9333
This new fashion boutique provides a sophisticated and spacious shopping experience, blending in designer cuts and great fashion accessories - all with a contemporary look.

Kids Fashion

=> Always New
181 Commercial Street, Tel: 2558-8754, 2509-8708, Open: 10.30am - 8.30pm. Closed Sun.

=> Just Born
Mota Chambers, 9 Millers Road, Tel: 2209-5545/2225-8294, Open: 10am - 8pm, Sun 10.30am - 8pm.
All baby wear available

=> Kemp Fort
Airport Road, Tel: 2522-2000
Sarees, readymade garments for men, women & kids, a food court & super market too Fine handcrafted jewellery.

=> Barton Sons & Company
Barton Centre, 3rd Flr, MG Rd, Tel: 2558-5933/5934/5945

=> Bhima Jewellers
Next To Manipal Centre, 45 Dickenson Road, Tel: 2506-5075
A dazzling array of pure gold & diamond jewellery.

=> Carbon
Forum Mall, Koramangala, Tel: 2563-0382

=> Crystal Times
188, 10th Cross, Sampige Main Road, Malleswaram, Tel: 2334-4909

=> Ganjam
Ganjam Nagappa & Son Pvt Ltd, Embassy Square, Opposite Commissioner's Office, Infantry Road. Tel: 2226-1233

=> Jevar Jewellers
179, Commercial Street, Tel: 2558-9862/2559-4761, Open: 10.30am - 7.30pm. No lunch break. Sun closed.

=> Maruthi Times
40 Pooja Complex, National Market, Gandhinagar, Majestic, Tel: 2220-5081, Open: all days 10am - 8.30pm.
An exclusive showroom for Titan and Timex watches.

=> Menghraj & Bros
D7 Unity Buildings, JC Rd, Tel: 2222-9840/2212-3151, Open: Working hours 11am - 8pm. No lunch break. Tuesday holiday.
Creating masterpieces since 1949. Visit us for designer diamond jewellery. Be it an engagement, wedding, cocktail parties or to just make any moment special, we have exclusive range for all. Choose from rings, earrings, bracelets, pendant sets, neck pieces, etc. We also design jewellery to your specification. Trust only in true values. Visa/MC/Amex/DC accepted

=> Metro Watch Company
2, Brigade Road, Tel: 2558-7225, 98450-54444

=> Orra
155 Asha Center, Commercial Street, Tel: 5113-0100/200

=> Precision Watches
B1 Unity Building, J C Road, Near City Market, Tel: 2223-9018, Open: 10am - 8pm, Sun 10am - 1pm.
High quality jewellery & watches.

=> Raymond Weil
Rodeo drive,101 Richmond Road, Tel: 2227-1977, Open: 10.30am - 8.30pm.
Where the dapper male finds a perfect fit

=> Tanishq
121 Dickenson Road and 1/18, 27th Cross, Tel: 2555-0907, 2699-1056.

=> The Global Times
Basement, 91 80 Feet Road, 6th Block, Koramangala, Tel: 2553-3642

=> The World of Titan
Everjoy Building, 37 Commercial Street; 21 Safina Plaza, Infantry Road; 5th Avenue, Shopping Mall, No183 Brigade Road. Tel: 2558-7117; 2559-3169; 2559-4625, Open: 10.30am - 8.30pm.
Where every piece is a pearl beyond compare.

Leather luggage & footwears

=> Hidesign - 14 Shrugar Shopping Centre, MG Road; 49 Commercial Street; Shop No A6, The Leela Galleria, The Leela Palace Hotel, 23 Airport Road, M G Road - 2558-7697/ 2509-1330, Commercial Street - 2558-2864, Leela Galleria - Tel: 5115-3335

=> Metro
317/318, Kamraj Rd, Commercial Street Jn; 43 Brigade Road, Civil Station; 015 Ground Floor, Forum, Hosur Main Road, Koramangala, Commercial Street - Tel: 2559-6111, Brigade Road - Tel: 2558-2512, Forum - Tel: 2206-7680

=> Mochi
38 Commercial Street; Shop No.115, First Floor, Forum, Hosur Main Road, Koramangala, Commercial Street - Tel: 2558-8808; Forum - Tel: 2206-7681

=> Skin City
38/2, Sarjapur Road, (Jakkasandra Extension), Tel: 2563-1253/4, Open: Mon-Sat, 10am - 7.30pm
India's first and Bangalore's most exclusive leather garment boutique. Pick up leather garments for men & women in soft nappas, silky suedes or rugged nubuks, off the shelf or custom made in a wide range of colours & style. An absolute must if you are flying abroad this winter. Ample car parking.

=> Witco
Indiranagar, Jayanagar, Cunningham Road, Indiranagar - Tel: 2520-2274, Jayanagar - Tel: 2655-3912, Cunningham Road - Tel: 5113-1488, Open: all days: 10am - 9pm.
Get a glimpse of world-class luggage at Witco showrooms. Offering you a great shopping ambience with its handbags, portfolios, school bags, travel bags and accessories to suit any mood & occasion. The No.1 retailer for Samsonite in India & for VIP in South India, Witco is spread over an area of 6000 sq.ft. in three locations.

=> Woodlands
No 67 Commercial Street; Shop No 21 Lower Ground Floor, Commercial Street; Shop No 13, 14 & 15, Windsor House, Brigade Road, Tel: 25589627, 2509-8776, 2559-7714