Top Wedding Lehenga Stores in the US
Shopping for bridal lehengas in the US? Check out these designer stores.
Up until a few years ago, it was very difficult for NRI brides, especially those in the US, to get their hands on traditional ensembles if they could not travel to India. Long-distance shopping and shipping done by relatives in India was usually a case of trial and error which left brides feeling frustrated. Thankfully, savvy entrepreneurs saw the demand and set up stores to cater to modern, style-savvy Indian brides. Here, we present some of the top brick-and-mortar as well as online stores for traditional Indian wedding wear in the US.
The Grand Trunk, California
Bringing luxury Indian fashion within the reach of brides in California is The Grand Trunk which stocks leading labels like Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Anamika Khanna, Payal Singhal, and Masaba Gupta. It also offers designer collections for grooms, and exclusive accessories like branded clutches, and more.
Address: 558 Sycamore Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94566
www.thegrandtrunkus.com
The Bollywood Closet, Atlanta
For ladies who dream of being ‘Sabyasachi brides’ on their big day, it doesn’t get better than The Bollywood Closet which is the sole distributor of Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s gorgeous wedding ensembles and jewellery collections. From personalized fittings to styling advice, the company offers it all.
Address: 10570 Highgate Manor Ct, Duluth, Georgia 30097
thebollywoodclosetusa.com
Anita Dongre, New York
A three-storied boutique store in the heart of New York City, the flagship store of leading Indian designer Anita Dongre has made quite a splash since it opened in May 2018. The ‘Queen of Prêt’ is known for making luxury fashion affordable, and in this store, she’s taken it a step further by stocking bridal couture, menswear, as well as offering a dedicated section for their sustainable luxury brand ‘Anita Dongre Grassroot’ and fine jewellery.
Address: 473 West Broadway New York 10012
www.anitadongre.com/new_york
Manyavar Mohey, New Jersey
One of the most popular brands in the Indian wedding fashion circuit, Manyavar is a go-to choice for many Indians, and it has also made its presence felt on American shores. Apart from its wide range of menswear collections that include fusion designs featuring assymetrical hems and edgy silhouettes, their US store also offers the ‘Mohey’ range for brides featuring sarees, embellished lehengas, salwar suits, and more.
Address: 250 W Old Country Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801
www.manyavar.com
The Mall at Oak Tree, New Jersey
Founded by Chirag Batra, this store is a veritable treasure trove of stunning ensembles by some of India’s favorite designers like Tarun Tahiliani, Ritu Kumar, Falguni and Shane Peacock, and more. From bridal couture to prêt collections, the store allows a bride to build her entire trousseau easily.
Address: 1710 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ 08820
www.themallatoaktree.com
Pia ka Ghar, California
Founded by Pia Ganguly in 2010, this store stocks the best that Indian designers have to offer. With an aim to empower women who stitch the traditional ‘kantha’ (colorful embroidery from West Bengal), her store has quickly become a favorite amongst brides who love variety. Today, one can find lehengas, sarees, sherwanis, and jewellery by style czars like Ritu Kumar, Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Rahul Mishra, among others.
Address: 12159 Page Mill Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
www.piakaghar.com
Studio, East6, Chicago
With the claim of having each piece handcrafted by Indian artisans, this US-based studio offers you the best of contemporary styles fused with Indian silhouettes. Over here, you’ll find it quite difficult to come back without your dream bridal outfit as they stock well-curated pieces by sought after designers like Payal Singhal, Falguni and Shane Peacock, Ridhi Mehra, Preeti S Kapoor, and Anita Dongre, to name a few.
Address: 1151 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
www.studioeast6.com
Rajnish Malhotra, New York
A go-to name for lovers of fusion wear, Rajnish Malhotra is a popular name in the bridal circuit for his luxurious, contemporary, and sophisticated designs. Exuding a romantic vibe and featuring a variety of textures with delicate hand-embroidered details, his outfits lend an old-world and feminine charm to every bridal look.
Address: 325 W 38th St #1007, New York, NY 10018
www.rajnishmalhotra.com
Megha and Jigar, California
Originally based in Hauz Khas, New Delhi, this label weaves together classic and contemporary styles to create bridal couture that celebrates India’s rich culture. From sarees, gowns, suits to dazzling bridal lehengas, their store in California has a lot to offer. You can also check out their collections online to shortlist the pieces you like to save time!
Address: 37000 Meadowbrook Cmn, Fremont, CA, 94536
www.meghaandjigar.com
Pure Elegance, New Jersey
Nestled in the largely Indian enclave of Edison, New Jersey, Pure Elegance has allowed Indian women across the US to access the best of Indian weaves and designs. Spread over 3,000 square feet, their retail store will transport you back to India with its sheer variety of colors and embroideries that’ll leave you spoilt for choice. Exclusively handpicked, their collections include fabrics and designs from almost every part of India so that the ‘desi girl’ inside you is satisfied!
Address: 1655 Oak Tree Rd #230, Edison, NJ 08820
www.pure-elegance.com
bisouNYC
An online store that brings bridal couture to your fingertips, bisouNYC has it all. From sarees, anarkalis to intricate bridal lehengas, this store is the right pick for any NRI bride who loves to sport traditional looks, but without the hassle of travelling from store to store to get her hands on the best pieces.
FrontierHeritage, California
Known for its traditional designs, Frontier Heritage strives to bring innovation, affordability, and of course, beautiful outfits to Indian brides residing in the US. With stores in California and Toronto, this brand has become a popular choice for South Asian brides who don’t like to compromise.
Address: 18581 Pioneer Blvd Artesia, CA 90701
www.frontierheritage.com
Libas Designs, New Jersey
With a large collection of affordable salwar suits, kurtis, sarees, and festive lehengas – and even tunics to leggings, Libas Designs offers something for everyone. Check out their seasonal clearance sales online for even more wallet-friendly options.
Address: 1 Knoll Top Ct, Denville, NJ 07834
www.libasdesigns.com
Yasmin Boutique and Jewels, California
With a convenient location and complimentary on-site tailoring, this store has been around for 24 years and has been catering to Indian and Pakistani brides who want to look their best. From designers like Rohit Bal to Tarun Tahiliani, you’re bound to find your dream lehenga in the many designer collections stocked here, as well as beautiful accessories.
Address: 18103 Pioneer Blvd, Artesia, California
www.facebook.com/YasminBoutiqueJewels
Panash India
If online shopping is your thing, then the offerings at Panash India are bound to leave you with a full shopping cart. This site offers an incredible variety of salwar kameez sets, sarees, lehengas and Indo-Western outfits. Its affordable prices paired with quality and reliable delivery ticks all the right boxes for an NRI bride.
JivaCouture
With a listing full of leading designers like Anushree Reddy, Anita Dongre and Payal Singhal, Jiva Couture brings you the best of bridal wear right at your fingertips. Here you can shop and browse to your heart’s content as you hunt for the perfect bridal ensembles for your wedding trousseau. For inspiration, check out the Star Gazing section on their website to see celebrities wearing outfits that are available in the store.
Andaaz Fashion
An online marketplace known to provide exclusive Indian designer clothes, Andaaz Fashion is a store that will hook a bride-to-be’s attention from the start with its easy-to-navigate layout. It also has a separate ‘Wedding’ section that features ensemble ideas and items for wedding functions like a mehndi or a formal party.
Address: 2900 NW 112th Ave, Unit 1- B3, Doral FL 33172
www.andaazfashion.com
India’s Popup
Filled to the brim with exquisite collections, this online shop has a lot to offer any Indian bride in the US. Curated by Archana Yenna, India’s Popup is a premier online destination for luxury Indian designer fashion and jewellery that represents enchanting aspects of India. And if you need help putting your ensemble together, all you have to do is visit the Popup Privilege section of the site to speak to one of their stylists.
Kynah, Los Angeles
Fusing traditional silhouettes with contemporary designs, Kynah, based in Los Angeles offers a unique mix of bridal outfits for brides based in the USA. With an aim to make top-notch bridal wear accessible to Indian brides based on foreign shores, this online shop ticks every box with its vast array of lehengas, sarees, gowns, and much more.
