Fashion Trunk Shows, Mumbai-Style
When the apartment opened for business at 11 a.m., about 35 women arrived to buy the brightly colored silk and cotton saris, salwar kurtas (matching sets of long shirts and pants) and tunics. Within an hour, most of the shopping was completed. Women may spend four times more at these shows than they would in a mid-range priced store, but they also have the chance to buy something unique and handmade.
Prices for salwar kurtas range from $50 to $400, saris from $250 to $750, while tunics are about $100.