For me, the two most important things to do in Bombay are eating and shopping.
And usually, I do them both simultaneously. I meticulously plan each day around comestibles and consumerism, and generally leave town with a bigger tummy, slimmer wallet and better accessories than when I arrived.
Yesterday I hit YOU, a trendy new boutique (right) in the trendy suburb of Kemp’s Corner. You specializes in what Bombay girls are calling Indo-Western designs. The idea is genius– take luxurious, ethnic fabrics like silk, brocade and thread-work and instead of creating salwar-kameez’s or saris, turn them in to mini skirts, tunics, frilly halter dresses and tube tops for the club-going set. I love the looks; they’re wearable, colorful and provide just enough of exoticism to my everyday looks.
YOU has one of the best dress collections I’ve seen around the city. And, priced between 2500 to 3000 rupees, you could easily afford to buy more than one.
2 Cornelian, Kemps Corner, Bombay 104 AK Marg, 23826972
– Raakhee Mirchandani