One stop shop for fashion
When a music store gets converted into an apparel outlet, it throws in a host of surprises. Like its roomy interior which exudes an unconventional image. Or the store itself, which is located within the cozy confines of a building in Basavangudi. And this is what makes C Stop Fashion worth a visit.
To begin with, the five-year-old store retailed garments for adults in the same premises. As the demand grew, it bifurcated into a men's and women's store housed alongside one another. Understandably so, since most customers at C Stop Fashion are teenagers who are keen to sport the latest in fashion.
This is all due to the efforts of Om Prakash Sachidev, who started the store. “I have been retailing Indian garments since the last three decades and switched over to western wear sometime ago. There was a market for it in south Bangalore, which has several colleges. It then made sense to set up base here,” explains Sachidev, who is joined by son Dinesh, in his new endeavour.
The store was conceptualized as a destination for western outfits.
It came to be known as C Stop Fashion, where C stands for clothes. Amalgamations of branded and imported offerings are available here. The display is uncluttered, where one can find familiar and reputed names like Hawk, Spykar and Dragon, along with a line of designer wear from Thailand. All these represent the trendiest in fashion, with something new on the racks every week. This season, C Stop Fashion has a range of jackets and sweaters, apart from T-shirts and trousers for both men and women. These can be accessorised with funky belts, stylish bags and casual, strappy footwear. Right from formal, casual to party wear, the store has something for everyone.
Kavitha Srinivasa

Glitter and glamour
Alice jewellery was inaugurated early this week by their brand ambassador Pooja Gandhi of Mungaaru Male fame. Alice opened its new showroom in Malleswaram, on Sampige Road. Th store has a vast collection  ranging from the traditional to the contemporary.
From bridal wear and party wear to jewellery for the working woman, the showroom has it all. There is a special inaugural offer called ‘gold at cost price’ at both the showrooms. This offer is valid only till August 23. Speaking on the occasion Pooja Gandhi said, “Our jewellery reflects the persona of a modern woman who blends tradition and modernity wih ease.” 

Designer products
Debjani Choudhary, Joyita Dey and Munmun Das (three designers from Kolkata) are exhibiting their exclusive designer products at Safina Plaza from August 20 to 26.
The products are exciting and suit any occasion. You could choose from a wide range of colours and designs. 

For collectors
There’s a display of collectibles at Safina Plaza till September 2.
The exhibition will have a huge collection of crockery and cutlery in traditional and modern styles. There’s also a stock of wide range of stem ware and glasses.
Cookware for different cooking mediums is a big hit with homemakers. Oven , microwave and freezer safe containers will laso adorn the shelves.
Lampshades, decorative clocks, fish bowls and African masks share the place with, lighted aquariums, decanters and very stylish vases. 
The sale is on at the ground floor.