Fashion and Trends

Goa seems to be in a deadly hurry to dish out so many things and not the least among them is fashions, for the hep and moneyed, before the 20th century sees its end soon. Fashion shows are becoming quite common in Goa, and pleasantly enough shifting their focus from the city highspots to the outskirts and Goa's splendid beaches Anjuna, Baga and even Utorda.

 Nowadays fashion folk leave no adjective untouched. Neither do they leave anything to imagination the cuts and lengths becoming more bold and beautiful than ever before exposing much more shape and curve than exposed ever before coupling the catwalk do with all sorts of in elements and in spots. Couture has come of age in Goa, accept models, designers and wearers.

Designing graceful attires for every occasion D'ziners have become the trendsetters in the fashion world of Goa.  The new showroom will host a variety a wide varity of elegant attires while the earlier showroom is to be converted into an exclusive wedding suit and gown showroom shortly.

And fashion keeps pace with the Goa's phenomenon. From colours to couture, goa's spirituality finds new interpretation in funky tee-shirts, bangles, mirror work sling bags, and mystical psychedelica. The one-stop backpacker’s guide to bohemian chic. For those into silver jewellery, Baga abounds in Tibetan markets that do full justice to silver in design and style. Take your pick of chunky, old, delicate, tribal silver on turquoise or rice pearls. Or watch a Tibetan lady string a necklace, ear-rings and bracelet right in front of you in a pattern of your choice.

	Wendell Rodricks
	The name itself says it all. Wendell Rodricks with his clean, minimalist lines combining sensuality with razor edge detailing on garments is coutures high priest personified.

	Sonali Design Salon
	For ethnic wedding ensembles and kurta salwars, individually designed with intricate embroidery, cool casuals and party wear. Designer Sonali Salkar also helps in co-ordinating bridal accessories to go with the look.

	Anokhi
	For contemporary crafted textiles from Jaipur, hand block printed furnishings, classic and contemporary clothing for women and men, scarves and accessories, a must-shop stop for ethnic as well as mix-n-match funk wear.

	Acron Arcade
	A multi-brand designer and home furnishing store, the spacious floors and levels allow shoppers to browse and choose collectors items at leisure. YAMINI flagship store also finds prime space here.

	Christine Maurice Couture
	Feminine, chic casual and formal wear for the woman on the go, designer Deepa Vengurlekar has her label `Christine Maurice going places.

	Bombay Bazar/Baron
	For the tourist on the move with a budget, this is shoppers haven. The multi-store clothing chain has been creating the buzz in Panjim for a good eight years catering to tourists and locals looking for a good buy.

	Jeevas
	Cottons and mulmul, designer Jeeva Ali Khan is the college kids designer dream come true in affordable casual and trendy party wear.

	Silk House
	For the bride in waiting, silk sarees for the picking.

	Janota
	Shoe designer Edwin Pinto gives it his all when it comes to customized leather shoes that add that extra spring in your walk.

	Sosas
	A multi-brand, multi-designer store that houses the most-sought after names and labels in Indian fashion design – Savio Jon, Free Falling, Hidden Harmony, Sarah Eapen, Gaurav Gupta, Shriranjan, Sandeep Mahajan, Sabina Singh.

	Levis
	Denim rocks! With mix n match being the central theme to a traveler’s wardrobe, this multi-level store spells funk for lovers of denim.

	Malini Ramani
	Trust Malini Ramani for high voltage drama. Never the one to disappoint, her eclectic collection at her flagship store is always packaged to thrill and a huge hit with international tourists.