Clothing, at present, is not just a necessity but has also become a status symbol and style quotient. The clothing industry in India is growing at a gigantic rate as Indian consumers are increasingly becoming more and more brand- conscious. This is reflected in the spectrum of Indian brands that are flooding the Indian market presently with vivacious and palatial designs. Not only do these brands opens various doors to the brand conscious Indian consumer, but it is also at par with some top-notch foreign brands, giving them hard competition. Below we have listed 20 famous Indian fashion brands that have gained immense prominence and as become a household name for quite many fashionistas.

• Allen Solly – Is one of the premier fashion brands of India which was established in 1989. It is owned by Madura fashion and lifestyle, a division of Aditya Birla Group and is known for its ‘Friday friendly’ or chic-office wear kind off clothing. It offers a wide range of trousers, pants, shirts, wallets which caters to almost every age group.

• Loius Phillipe– The brand is owned by Madura fashion and lifestyle, a division of Aditya Birla Group. Established in the year 1989, it is one the largest apparel brand in India and has gained popularity owing to its supreme quality and excellent collection.

• Peter England– One of the most trusted fashion brands in India, it forayed into the Indian market as it was taken over Madura fashion and lifestyle, a division of Aditya Birla Group. It is known for its diverse collection in men’s clothing along with high-quality designs.

• Flying Machine– Launched in the year 1994, it is India’s pioneering home bred fashion house, owned by Arvind Mills garments. For over two decades now, it has been considered as a style cult owing to its exceptional quality of denim.

• Monte Carlo– The brand was an invention of Oswal Woolen Mills and was launched in the year 1984. The brand has contributed significantly to the expansion of branded garments in India and it caters to the wide range of clothing like jackets, denims, sweatshirts, sweaters etc.

• Numero Uno – Launched in 1987 by High Fashion Clothing Co., it is one of the few indigenous brands which showcases a wide variety of apparel, specializing in jeanswear and accessories for men and women. The fine quality of collection ranging from denim, bags, belts, shirts, etc. has helped the brand gain prominence among the masses.

• Raymond– This brand which is synonymous with high-end suits and sartorial elegance, is an Indian brand launched in 1925. It is one of the oldest brands which has a significant impact on the Indian market due to its extravagant and grandeur designs.

• Munich Polo- Deriving its name for the German language, it intends to showcase Munich’s rich cultural diversity through its splendid collection. Since its establishment in 2012, it rolled out a range of clothing specializing in kids wear only and has a number of chains in New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.

• Da Milano- Owing to its high resemblance with the Italian language, Da Milano is perceived to be an Italian brand to the consumers. Launched in the year 1989, it manufactures high-end leather accessories and home furnishings. From luxurious handbags to lavish wallets and bags, the brands offer an array of products to their customer.

• Mufti- The brand was the innovation of Kamal Kushlani which was launched in the year 1998. This eclectic fashion house provides stylish and trendy clothes for men with their wide-ranging collection from t-shirts, joggers, shorts and accessories as well.

• Franco Leone- Is one of the finest footwear companies in India and has surpassed its contemporaries in a very short time. Launched in the year 1995, their collection is defined by creativity, elegance, and class. Their eye-catching and attractive designs with a wide-ranging variety have contributed to their popularity in India.

• Fab India– This indigenous fashion brand gained immense popularity due to its eye-catching collection which is a fusion of ethnic wear and western styles. The brand emphasizes quality clothing more than anything else which can be seen right through in their designs. The brand has grown tremendously with a number of stores across the country owing to its exceptional quality as well as variety.

• American Swan– Established in the year 2012, it is an Indian brand which gained humungous customer base owing to their fusion of classic ‘Americana’ style with quintessential European fashion. The brand has become a buzzword in the fashion industry with its distinctive range of men’s and women’s apparel which invites people to embrace a dynamic and bold fashion quotient.

• The Collective- This Indian brand which is owned by Madura fashion and lifestyle, a division of Aditya Birla Group, is known for its luxurious, one of a kind breadth of exclusive fashion. The brand caters to almost every age group with its distinct variety of formal, semi-formal, and casual wear along with an extensive collection of accessories. 

• Biba– It is a well-known and popular ethnic brand in India that gained recognition owing to its incredible Kurtis, salwar kameez, and other desi outfits. Their collection exhibits ethnic Indian Fashion in entirety as the embroideries and prints are truly magnificent. Donning the stunning lehengas and Kurtis from this brand will truly give one traditional and classic look.

• Planet Fashion– An innovation of Madura fashion and lifestyle, a division of Aditya Birla Group, Planet fashion has positioned itself as a menswear destination and covers all wardrobe needs for almost every occasion. Be it a formal meeting, an evening out with friends or a wedding function, this brand has it all.

• Spykar – This Indian brand forayed into the Indian retail market back in 1922 by Prasad Prabekar and since then has gained huge popularity owing to its exceptional product quality and great fits. Presently, it is one of the leading Indian denim brands and is giving stiff competition to foreign fashion houses.

• Hidesign- This home-grown brand is considered as of the few high-end luxury brands in India that have created a niche themselves. Found in 1978, the brand is known for its supreme quality and magnificent craftsmanship both locally and globally. They offer a distinct array of products to their customers like handbags, leather garments, sunglasses, and wallets.

• The Label by Ritu Kumar- In direct competition with some really influential global fashion brands, this renowned Indian brand ‘Label’ has created a niche for itself with the quintessential amalgamation with western designs ad eastern styles. ‘The Label’ was started by the iconic fashion designer- Ritu Kumar which showcases a wide variety of collections from sundresses to tops and trousers with stunning designs and sartorial style.

• Parx- Owned by the Raymond Group, it is a premium lifestyle brand which has positioned itself to cater to the clothing needs of consumers for various occasions. Launched in the year 1999, it reflects the dynamism of millennial generation energetic, vivacious and outgoing. Their collection offerings cover all wardrobe needs from urban to casual to sports and club.