I have been born and bought up in Bangalore, specifically Malleshwaram & Rajajinagar area! To be frank, I have seen how Bangalore has grown up with me! Initially it was all gardens and parks and fountains, these were the Sunday spots we all generally would go, spend time in the greenery and laze around and chill with family and friends.

A few years ago, may be around 15 years, there was nothing like a mall, all we would do is go to Cubbon Park or Lalbagh, go to Commercial Street or sometimes Brigade Road for fun and entertainment. And generally, when we shopped, everything was not under one roof, the maximum we could find something under one roof would be say like a shopping plaza.

Being a Bangalorean, I have seen malls getting planned and built in front of my eyes. And Bangalore has right now over 25 malls all over the city which is such a whooping number keeping in mind the area a mall requires!

One of the first malls I visited was the Orion mall in Rajajinagar, which is like the most premium mall in Bangalore. The Best part about it is that, it upholds the true value of Old Bangalore in a small way that it has a lake with a fountain.

Apart from that the whole Orion Group has come up with such a unique concept that the house and workplace to be nearby, so they have a beautiful society and the World Trade Center, Sheraton Grande and of course the Orion Mall which is not even 2 minutes away from the Metro station too!

And also, if you are a person who looks for the best shopping experience hassle free and looking for premium brands this the one stop destination. I always come here to shop only because of the ease of access to all the brands and delicious food and you can go chill in the spa, if not go for a movie. Orion mall also has a kids Play area, also there is Bowling alley ! Its literally a one stop entertainment, shopping and a family destination.

For any Fashionista like me, a place which has all the international brands is like a dream come true, right? Zara, Mango, HnM, Forever 21, Gap, Sephora, Only, VeroModa, Mac, Calvin Klien, Ritu Kumar and all the Indian Brands like Westside, Accessorize, Biba, W and so many to name them here.

Some of my favorite brands that I love are:

• ALDO

One of my most favourite brands that look out for accessories and shoes and they never fail to surprise me is Aldo. Founded in 1972, the Aldo Group is a leading international retailer for fashion footwear and accessories with over 2,200 stores in 100 countries.

Aldo, the group’s flagship brand, delivers fashion to a diverse customer base at prices that make keeping up with seasonal luxury within reach. Aldo has devised a new go-to-market strategy that can turn out product faster than ever.

The company can now deliver merchandise in less than a year — and in some cases within three months — to flagships around the world. Currently, the company introduces new product in its stores every month. How cool is that ?

The brand’s creative platform was inspired by cultural trends and consumer insights – a practice influenced by Aldo’s deeply rooted consumer-centric approach to the business. “We know the people who shop at Aldo believe that what they wear is a reflection of who they are,” says Daianara, Senior Vice President for Aldo.

“Latest insights have told us how important preparation is to them and that there is an entire culture around getting ready – from playlists, to articles, to prep-routines. We’ve always been invested in creating personal experiences, no matter where our consumers shop or interact with the brand.

• VERO MODA

The story of one of Europe’s largest clothing brands began in 1987, when bestseller launched VERO MODA – a high quality clothing line with the latest looks at just the right price. VERO MODA’s healthy and successful start provided a solid foundation for the continuing expansion and success of the brand.

Since its commencement, VERO MODA has become synonymous with contemporary fashion and designs, which young women across the world desire. VERO MODA India currently has 67 stores and 246 shop-in-shops spread across the country. VERO MODA is available online with www.veromoda.in and present with leading online partners.

Some of the AW18 Collections are:
Tokyo Street
This spring, stripes are everywhere—from classic Bretons to Nouveau Technicolour, this print is angling for serious space in your closet. And why not? It’s one of the most wearable (gasp!) trends this season—and a cinch when it comes to styling.

Eden
Take a note from nature’s playbook and infuse your look with wild ditsy florals this season. Prints take a new dimension with delicate thread embroideries on sheer fabrics.

Retro Modern
The first story of the season to bring in the Aspen colour, Thai curry to set in the fall mood, this collection explores the street basics such as polkas and stripes in smart patterns, infusing retro aesthetics with modern outlook.

Brooklyn
Blue, black and white is what we call the new Brooklyn aesthetics. Mixing an array of generic prints like stripes, grids and polkas, each of them are explored playfully in terms of placements.

• ONLY

The brand embraces the magic of the possibilities within everyday life. That is their philosophy – ONLY is about you – and ONLY you. An amalgamation of western fashion forward styles, high quality and great value is what makes ONLY truly unique. Each style is created with this special ONLY feeling, which resonates with the self -confidence, style and carefree attitude of the style conscious millennial.

Only as a brand  started operations in 1995 in Denmark, and forayed into the Indian market with the launch of the first store in Mumbai in 2010. Having received an overwhelming response, we have rapidly expanded our style footprint in the country with 53 Exclusive Brand Outlets, and 140 Shop in Shops till date.
Denims are their lifeblood and we pride ourselves in setting the paradigm for ‘denimizing’ the world with our range of runway inspired and trend driven collection of high on fashion denim wear for the fun fearless fashionistas! In effect, all ONLY collections reflect the denim attitude, look and image.

Incorporating the latest trends ONLY curates a unique version of fashion, keeping in mind the exclusive and differentiated fashion moments each ONLY girl comes across. The ONLY collections of high fashion western wear feature an inimitable, modern identity coupled with attractive styles and international class.

The AW18 collection at only has majorly Cameo Prints and a lot of floral print inspiration which is seen in the stores. Also Velvet has not gone back yet, you can find a number of Soft Velvet pieces. Also loads of funky graphic T-shirts and cute little off shoulder tops which are like a mist buy!

I love their ripped denim and their fits, the best part is they are always up to the seasons trends with boot cut jeans, Boyfriend fit, joggers and what not!

• Sephora

Sephora is a visionary beauty-retail concept founded in France in 1970 by Dominique Mandonnaud. Sephora’s unique, open-sell environment features an ever-increasing amount of classic and emerging brands across a broad range of product categories including makeup, skincare, fragrance, bath & body, haircare and men’s skincare.

They have over 70 brands in our store led by Sephora Collection, Exclusive brands like Benefit, Makeup Forever, Cover FX, Becca, Foreo, Stila, Klara, Smashbox and Glamglow (which are available exclusively with Sephora) and Selective brands including top global names like Dior, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Tom Ford, Bvlgari and Bobbi Brown.

Owned by LVMH, the world’s leading luxury goods group, Sephora is highly regarded as a beauty trailblazer, thanks to its unparalleled assortment of prestige products, unbiased service from experts, interactive shopping environment, and innovation. Sephora operates approximately 2,300 stores in 33 countries worldwide and currently has 17 stores running in India.

 Some of the new range this season are:

Lipstories Lipsticks, Glow Perfection Foundation, Shimmering Face Powder, Outrageous Extension Mascara, Miniature Palette, Glide Liner Kohl Pencil, Colourful Face Moisturizers, Colourful Hand Balms, Colourful Dry Shampoo, Extra Gentle Eye Makeup Remover, Solid Brush Cleaner

 What are you all make up junkies waiting for??

• Calvin Klein Inc

Calvin Klein is one of the leading fashion design and marketing studios in the world. It designs and markets women’s and men’s designer collection apparel and a range of other products that are manufactured and marketed through an extensive network of licensing agreements and other arrangements worldwide. Brands include Calvin Klein Collection, Calvin Klein Platinum Label, Calvin Klein Jeans, Calvin Klein Underwear & Calvin Klein Performance. Product lines under the various Calvin Klein brands include women’s dresses and suits, men’s dress furnishings and tailored clothing, men’s and women’s sportswear and bridge and collection apparel, golf apparel, Jeanswear, underwear, fragrances, eyewear, women’s performance apparel, hosiery, socks, footwear, swimwear, jewellery, watches, outerwear, handbags, small leather goods, and home furnishings (including furniture).

PVH Corp. is one of the world’s largest apparel companies. It owns and markets the Calvin Klein brand worldwide. It is the world’s largest shirt and neckwear company and markets a variety of goods under its own brands, Van Heusen, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, IZOD, Arrow and Speedo USA, and its licensed brands, including Geoffrey Beene, Kenneth Cole New York, Kenneth Cole Reaction, BCBG Max Azria, BCBG Attitude, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Sean John, Chaps, Donald J. Trump Signature Collection, JOE Joseph Abboud and Perry Ellis Portfolio.

• RITU KUMAR

  One of the designers whom I have always seen up to for her sense of design and how global the brand has become ! The designs so extremely global and so in point to the trends.
  LABEL, Ritu Kumar is proud to patron symbols of India’s contemporary cultural energy. In the rapidly evolving culture, the current generation of young women experience increasing number of influences. They believe that in conjunction with and in-spite of the huge foreign aesthetic stimulus, India has and always will define an identity for itself. It is this phenomenon that has given rise to LABEL and it is their intention to be heralded as a symbol of this new energy.

LABEL, Ritu Kumar is a designer brand for young urban India. Whereas its influences are global, its identity originates from Indian design. The look is sophisticated and carefully crafted. Today they are part of the India’s re-awakening individuality and cultural impact around the world.

Collaborating and working with talent in the arts we seek truly unique expressions from today’s generation. The associations are an open platform where the design house provides a structure on which the artists build their vision.

The New AW18 Collection has a very Boho feel to it, Especially the feel of the prints its Indian and the silhouettes are so awesome with the trendiest dresses, jumpsuits and dresses ! Check out the online website as well !

• Van Heusen

A division of Aditya Birla Fashion and Lifestyle is India’s largest and fastest growing branded apparel companies and a premium lifestyle player in the retail sector. After consolidating its market leadership with its own brands, it introduced premier international labels, enabling Indian consumers to buy the most prestigious global fashionwear and accessories within the country.

The company’s brand portfolio includes product lines that range from affordable and mass-market to luxurious, high-end style and cater to every age group, from children and youth to men and women.

Van Heusen- Power Dressing

Perfect for the boardroom and beyond, Van Heusen brings fashion-forward power dressing to today’s multi-faceted professional’s wardrobe.  With power-packed details and fine fabrics, Van Heusen has successfully defined the way women and men dress for the corporate world. The collections range from formal wear, party wear, casual wear and ceremonial wear with ranges that spread across shirts to suits for men, and dresses to blazers for women. Modern, minimalist, and timeless, the brand’s clothing is noted for being relevant to its time.

V Dot- Sophisticated Club Wear

Addressing younger professionals and their changing lifestyle, V Dot a sub brand of Van Heusen specializes in club wear. Styled to radiate attitude, the edgy collection of Van Heusen trousers, shirts and blazers is cautiously designed to give a bold sophisticated look.

Van Heusen Sport – Ivy League Style

Van Heusen’s sub brand Van Heusen Sport is a sport inspired casual wear that’s a perfect amalgamation of modernity and the iconic 60s Ivy League look. Somewhere between smart and casual, the line is made up of shirts, fine-knits, laundered chinos and jackets that channel a nonchalant look.

The Van Heusen Woman
Emerging as a lifestyle brand, Van Heusen launched it women’s wear category under the sub brand Van Heusen Woman. Aimed at the dynamic, ambitious and intelligent women, who lives life on her own terms, the brand’s collection is polished, classy and chic in style. The ‘Everyday Couture’ which is smart yet effortlessly feminine addresses today’s woman, who is always on-the-go. 

Hope you all are going to check out the Orion mall for this Ganesha Festiaval, they might have great offers too!
These are only some of the brands I mentioned, there are more like Aeropostale, Allen Solly, AND, Arrow, Celio, ColorPlus, Ed hardy, FabIndia, Flying Machine, Forever21, GAP, Global Desi, Go colours, Jack & Jones, Louie Phillip, Lacoste, Lee, Manyavar, Nautica, Peppe Jeans, Promod, Park Avenue, Raymond, Ritu Kumar, RMKV, Satya Paul, Soch, Tommy Hilfiger, UCB, US polo, Vero Moda, Wills Lifestyle, Woodland, Wrangler, ZARA, Zodiac, Aldo, Bata, Clarks, Crocs, Hush Puppies, INC-5, Mochi, Sketchers, Steve Madden, Bagzone, Da Milano, Hidesign, Samsonite & VIP. These are just the Fashion, footwear & bag Brands.

Some of the Lifestyle & beauty brands like Accessorize, Addons, Bulchee, Chumbak, Clockwise, Covo, Fastrack, Fossil, GKB, Lenskart, Rayban, Colorbar, Health & glow, Kaya, Mac, Parcos, Revlon, Sephora, The Body shop, Veda Earth are like my favourites.

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Xoxo Aishu