Monte Carlo

Get a whiff of Monte Carlo minus the risk of losing heavily at roulette. A trip to its namesake won't leave your wallet completely unscathed, however.

Monte Carlo retails a wide range of shirts, trousers, jackets, bermudas, thermals, T-shirts, track suits and cargos. This pleasant two-storied showroom also has a section for children, so you can bring the brat pack along.

Apart from a 100% cotton range, the store also carries Monte Carlo woollens, Canterbury, an Australian brand, and cashwool, a lightweight, solid-colored fabric. On average, a good woollen will cost you Rs. 2,000.

Shirts at Rs. 615 compare favorably with the more expensive ones at Louis Phillipe and Allen Solly. NRIs are promised great woollens for 20% of the price they'd pay for it abroad. Tall claim? It's still worth investigating.