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    Akarshan Designs Boutique

    4.8 (501 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Dave G.

    Five stars is not enough stars. My wife and I walked into Akarshan Designs on San Mateo Ave in San Bruno needing outfits for our close friends' wedding and having absolutely no idea what we were doing. We knew we wanted to look incredible. We knew nothing else. Harminder took one look at us and said "I've got you," and she was not lying. She runs the shop while her father (the founder) is in India right now celebrating his 82nd birthday in Delhi, and she runs it with the kind of warmth and expertise that makes you feel like you wandered into a family's living room where everyone happens to be extraordinarily talented at dressing people. She pulled pieces we never would have found on our own, knew immediately what worked and what didn't, and was honest in a way that made the whole experience feel collaborative rather than transactional. My wife ended up in a lavender and silver lehenga that made her look like she'd been wearing lehengas her entire life. I ended up in a royal blue sherwani that I am now looking for excuses to wear again. Harminder styled both of us with real care, adjusting details until everything sat exactly right. The collection itself is stunning. They work directly with artisans across India and it shows in the quality and the range of what's on the racks. These are not mass-produced pieces you'll see on six other people at the reception. The embroidery on my wife's outfit alone is the kind of detail that stops people mid-conversation. If you are shopping for Indian formalwear in the Bay Area, go to Akarshan Designs, ask for Harminder, and let her work. You will leave looking better than you thought possible and feeling like you made a friend. We cannot recommend this place highly enough.

    I had an excellent experience here finding a lehenga last minute! My shipment didn't arrive in time and Harminder helped me find something that fit perfectly without alterations, which is always a difficult task for me. I was able to try everything on in person and look around the store. Appointments are recommended!

    Michael S.

    Great service to help my wife and I pick out Kurtas, Lenghas, and accessories for an Indian wedding coming up soon. They do alterations and helped us select Sangeet, Haldi, Indo-Western, and pastels for multiple wedding events. Selection is great with high quality fabrics and many sizes and alterations for my wife were done within the week to meet our deadline. Definitely would recommend

    Antonio C.

    I have to say the sizing and styles are outstanding, the whole family found an outfit to wear for such a special occasion. Thank you Harminder Bajaj for everything, we really appreciate everything.

    Everyone was so helpful and let us find exactly what we needed!
    Steven K.

    Everyone was so helpful and we found exactly what we needed! We will definitely come back here any time we need Indian attire in the future.

    They had so many beautiful options and it was a fun shopping experience getting try on lots of designs and colors. They were helpful in getting me zipped up and fitted. Be sure to schedule an appointment because they do get busy especially during wedding season.

    Beautiful Indian attire

    Akarshan Designs absolutely delivered. I came in knowing I needed something for a traditional Indian wedding -- and honestly not knowing much beyond that -- and they took care of me from start to finish. The selection is incredible. Every color under the sun, a range of styles I wasn't expecting, and it never felt overwhelming because the staff genuinely knew their stuff. They listened to what I was going for, made great suggestions, and helped me land on a cream jacket and long kurta combo that felt like it was made for me -- because after their tailoring, it basically was. The fit was perfect. The guidance was spot-on. And for the quality I walked out with, the value is hard to beat. If you're heading to an Indian wedding and don't know where to start, start here. You'll be in good hands.

    The owner was very helpful in getting us the perfect outfits for a wedding. High quality and great customer service.

    My husband and I went here to get outfits for a wedding. The owner was very helpful in getting us the perfect outfits. High quality and great customer service. They offer ranges in price to fit any budget.

    Beautiful selection

    Harminder was incredibly helpful and friendly. She assisted my husband and me with so many options for a wedding we're attending in Mumbai and made the entire experience so easy and fun. She pulled beautiful pieces for us and had such a great eye for what worked and what didn't. We're so thankful we found this store. If you're looking for Indian formal attire, this is the perfect place to go!

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    Danila M.

    I needed a last minute Lehenga for an event and Harminder helped me find the perfect one. She was so sweet and helpful. 5 stars for awesome customer service and for all the beautiful dresses they have in the store. I've been here before and I'll definitely be back.

    Ash J.

    Excellent selection, fair pricing and great service. I'd highly recommend this spot for any wedding / special occasion Indian outfits! I was looking for a men's kurta / sherwani for a sangeet and the man at the front desk (didn't catch his name) suggested their kurtas as the more affordable but still stylish option, and then worked with us to go through ~10 styles until we found a couple we really liked. They were on the higher end of the kurtas they had so one was ~$250. Loved the non-pushy approach to the sale and all the helpful suggestions on style, pairing with my partner's lehenga, tailoring advice etc. They also don't charge extra for tailoring which is nice!

    Vanessa T.

    Harminder and Nirmla gave such great customer service as soon as my husband and I walked through the door! They had a huge selection to choose from. From clothing to jewelry. If I ever need to buy more outfits, I'd definitely come back here. I recommend this boutique!

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    Savannah L.

    I came here when I needed a Lehenga for a wedding and WOW! I found this place on yelp so am paying it forward by writing my own yelp review. I made an appointment for a Thursday evening after work to find an outfit for a wedding the next day and could not have asked for a better experience. So much selection and such beautiful options. I'm so happy with the Lehenga I found! I also ended up buying some jewelry. Excellent customer service. Highly recommend Akarshan if you are looking for wedding guest attire.

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    Thanks Vanessa for your kind words! It was our pleasure!!

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    Thank you, Chloe! So happy you loved the options!

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    The staff were very friendly and helpful. There were so many beautiful options to choose from and accessories. All very fairly priced!

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