Thoughtful Clothing Gifts from a Mumbai Design Studio

Before you set out to buy someone clothes, picture the last three times you saw her. Was she in jeans and a shirt each time? Did she wear the same gold earrings with everything? At our Mumbai design studio in Chandivali, those observations make a better starting point for a gift than knowing her favourite colour alone.

Choose the piece she’ll know how to wear

For the friend who lives in denim, pick up the green stripe-and-dot cotton shirt. The front opens, so she can wear it buttoned with jeans or loose over a vest. In the store, fold the cuff back and look at the green beside a photograph of her usual denim. It’s a small check that makes the gift feel chosen for her.

For someone who wears quiet colours but notices a sleeve or a stitch, look at the creamy white hand-embroidered cotton top. From a few steps away, the shape is what you see. Up close, fine stripes and checks give the embroidery company. For someone who likes to dress up a little for dinner, the navy tunic with a gold block print offers a different balance: a flat collar for structure and a touch of gold beside the face.

Work out the size without spoiling the surprise

If you can borrow a similar garment she likes, bring it along or measure it flat. Note whether you measured across the garment or all the way around. Tell our team whether she wears the piece fitted or loose. A favourite shirt gives a better starting point for a shirt than the size on a pair of trousers. Our R.A Studio size guide explains how to compare measurements.

Choose a gift together in Powai

If the fit is part of the pleasure, make the fitting the gift. Shortlist two pieces from Tunics & Tops for Women and bring her to try them. If you prefer to keep it a surprise, ask our team about the exchange terms for your chosen item before paying.

Visit Shop 13, Godrej Urban Park, Chandivali, Powai, Mumbai 400072. Ask the studio to check a gift shortlist or plan your visit to the Powai store.