Top 10 Indian Clothing Brands for Men and Women 2021

Today, we shall discuss the 10 Indian clothing brands which offer trendy fashion at affordable prices while maintaining international quality standards.

Here is a list of popular desi clothing brands in India

1. Peter England:

Peter England is often mistaken for a foreign brand due to its name. However, it is very much Indian and a part of the Aditya Birla Group. Peter England is one of the top 5 most trusted Indian clothing brands for men. It offers a wide variety of men's apparel including formal wear, casual and ethnic wear collection. Currently, the brand owns more than 700 exclusive outlets in over 150 major towns and cities of the country.

2. FabIndia:

FabIndia is a popular Indian clothing brand which was founded by an American! You read that right! John Bissel, who had deep love and admiration for Indian arts and crafts, started FabIndia in 1960. Initially, the brand purchased textiles and goods from local artisans and exported to other countries. The company set up its first retail store in 1976 which later expanded to 180 stores. FabIndia offers a wide range of natural and sustainable outfits like Kurtis, Skirts, Sarees, Blouses, Upholstery etc.

3. Raymond:

Raymondis not just India's largest clothing brand, but also the world's biggest exporter of suiting fabrics. Since its inception in 1925, Raymond continued its position as the undisputed leader of the Indian textile industry. The success of the company lies its continuous pursuit to envolve and keep up with the changing times. Raymond also owns sub-brands like Park Avenue, Parx, Color Plus, Raymond Fine Fabrics etc. It offers suiting, shirting, denims and custom designing.

Allen Solly is another famous Indian clothing brand that was taken over by Madhura Garments in the 1990's and later by Aditya Birla Group in 2001. The brand's mission of popularizing the idea of "Friday Dressing" was well received by its customers. It is not an exaggeration to state that Allen Solly revolutionized the office wear collection by replacing super formals with colored shirts and Khaki trousers. It introduced the Women's wear segment in 2002 which too turned to be a prompt hit.

5. W:

W is one of the highest selling Indian clothing brands for women. It was launched in 2001 as a part of the TCNS Clothing Co. Limited and introduced the concept of versatile separates. W was successful in translating the western designs and cuts into Indian clothing. The brand primarily caters to the modern women who prefers a "mix and match" style instead of rigid outfits. It offers a stylish range of top wear, bottom wear, dupattas and drapes.W has over 400+ exclusive stores in India and across the globe.

6. Mufti:

Mufti is a Mumbai-based clothing brand for men founded in 1998 by Kamal Khushlani. He started the company with an aim to introduce distinctive clothing to the Indian audience. Without a doubt, he was quite successful in creating off-beat apparel and accessories line which was way different from competitor brands. With time, Mufti has become synonymous to millennial fashion which was embraced by not just teens and college-goers, but also by famed celebrities of the country.

AND is a high-end clothing brand for women which is a part of the House of Anita Dongre. It was founded in 2015 to fill the void in the then Indian market for women's contemporary wear. AND is renowned for offering experimental fashion wear to Indian women, who took it as a welcome change from the traditional silhouettes. Whether it is everyday wear or chic party wear, AND offers refreshingly modern designs to make you stay ahead of others in the fashion game.

8. Indian Terrain:

Indian Terrain is a men's clothing brand in India that was launched in the year 2000. The company primarily caters to the sartorial needs of the modern man with an active lifestyle. Indian Terrain offers a good range of premium smart-casuals, which include t-shirts, shirts, jackets, shorts, denims and sweaters. The brand is known for offering interesting prints and patterns for men and boy aged 4-16 years at affordable prices. The Earth Khaki line from Indian Terrain promises sustainable and environment-friendly clothing made with natural fabrics and dyes.

9. Biba:

Biba is a premium clothing brand for women and girls founded in 1988 by Meena Bindra. Though the brand has humble beginnings, within no time grew into one of India's fashion giants. Biba is renowned for crafting an irresistible range of ethnic clothing like Salwar Kameez and Churidars that feature traditional Indian prints and colors.The mix-and-match range is quite popular with college-going girls and working women as it offers the best of traditions and modernity.

10. Globus:

Globus is a Mumbai-based fashion clothing brand for men and women founded in 1998. The makers of this brand has one thing in their mind when they started this project – affordable fashion for everyone! The brand primarily targets the younger generation who love fashion and never content with their wardrobes. The huge collection at Globus covers almost every look that one can imagine about. From clothing to footwear and accessories, there is hardly anything that you will not find in this store!

Those are some of the best Indian clothing brands which have established dominance in the textile industry. If you feel there are more home-grown brands worth a mention, do let us know! We'd be happy to introduce them to our readers!