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April 2024 by Basil H.
My spouse and I are attending a wedding soon where the dress code is "Desi Formal" and based on all the great Yelp reviews, we made our way to San Bruno to see what Akarshan has available. I love working with local, family-owned businesses rather than large chains and big retailers. And I found working with Harminder was awesome. She was ultra-friendly and told us that most of the men's wear is already at their new facility. They are in the process of moving to a new, right nearby, larger showroom. So, we walked over there and she took her time to show us many pieces. I was looking for a nice Sherwani outfit and had plenty to choose from. We went back to the store and met with the seamstress who will be making some slight adjustments - moving some buttons. Their prices are very fair for the beautiful pieces that they have. So excited to have discovered their store.
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March 2024 by Karina W.
Found out about this boutique via Instagram and am so glad to have found this place! A great one stop shop for finding the perfect attire and accessories to wear to my friend's Sikh temple wedding. They handle the alterations and had everything I needed. The pieces I was able to try are way simpler for me to figure out than the complicated sari I had at home. I'm able to put my outfit on myself without any help, and best of all, it looks elegant and is suuuuper comfortable!!!
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March 2024 by Alexa G.
Akarshan Designs is THE place to go if you need traditional Indian clothes for any events. I went there over the weekend with a friend and had the best experience. Harminder and the other women working there are so kind and made the shopping experience so nice. I like that we made an appointment so they knew we were coming in and would need help. We're going to a wedding in the bay area and needed clothes for the Sangeet and ceremony. We both walked away with clothes we love. They include alterations in the price so one of my outfits is away for alterations but the other is shown here. They had a great range of options including lehengas, sarees, and pant suits. My fiance's family is from India so we're doing a ceremony there next year and I'll definitely be telling my friends and family in the US to shop here. Oh and it's family run, which I love supporting (vs a big business online) - hi Harminder's dad, hope you're reading this review!
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January 2024 by Erin K.
We had such a great experience at this boutique. They have really high quality, extremely detailed pieces, and a large selection of lehengas and kurtas. We tried on a few pieces, and received help with styling as well! Highly recommend to anyone needing to pick out outfits for their next event.
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January 2024 by Alaina B.
My boyfriend and I had a great experience at Akarshan Designs Boutique. They offered an extensive collection of men's traditional wear--over 100 options, unlike other stores with limited choices. The staff was attentive, helping him pick out a stunning kurta pajama, a stylish vest, and an elegant sherwani. Overall, an excellent store with exceptional service.
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January 2024 by Aanchal G.
I had to attend an Indian wedding and didn't have much time to buy outfits. Akarshan designs have a great collection of Indian clothes. I was able to get all my outfits from here. The owners are amazing! They helped both me and my partner select the clothes. They didn't push us into buying anything we didn't like and were extremely patient with us as we took a few days to select all our outfits. I was also able to get matching accessories with my outfits. I would definitely buy from this store for any future need of Indian clothes.
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December 2023 by William Y.
Incredible service - needed garments for multiple people to attend an Indian wedding, and the Akarshan team was fantastic in helping us find the right garments. Service was fantastic, and the garments were of great quality - loved the fit and feel, they are high quality items at a good price
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December 2023 by Lou L.
Amazing service and a huge variety of beautiful modern and traditional outfits to choose from! The team was so helpful to find the colors and styles I was looking for and worked with my price range. Couldn't be happier and can't wait to wear these to the event I'm attending.
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December 2023 by Tori M.
Had a great experience here, I have shopped at a few other stores and it was a great experience. I tried on a bunch of different colors and styles and didn't feel rushed. I was able to find what I was looking for and get it altered in time for the event I was attending. I would suggest making an appointment, it just makes everything much easier for everyone. Totally recommend, I will be back for the next party.
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December 2023 by Monica L.
My boyfriend and I got outfits for a friend's wedding here. We had a great experience and both quickly found something within our price range. Would definitely come back!
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December 2023 by Lancelot Y.
Harminder and Nirmala have been amazing at helping us find the perfect outfits for our close friends' wedding! We found everything we needed for the various ceremonies - Haldi, Sangeet, Mehendi and the main wedding. The picture below is what we'll wear to the main wedding. We strongly recommend this business!
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November 2023 by Victoria O.
Came in last minute looking for an outfit for a gurdwara wedding, and was looking for an affordable outfit that was still fashionable and would need minimal alteration. After sharing the occasion and some color ideas and trying a couple outfits, I found the cutest suit that was modest for temple but didn't make me look frumpy. Harminder was very knowledgable and quick with identifying a suit that met my needs, and was very patient as I made my final decision. I'll be back for sure in the future!
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November 2023 by Shraddha B.
Had a wonderful experience here! Owners are so kind and helpful in picking the right outfit. Would definitely come back!
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November 2023 by Pauline L.
Made a same day appt and Harminder was excellent (and so patient) at helping me choose my first sari for an event only 3 days away! She also helped figure out how the dress could be further tailored to be a perfect fit--all in time for the event, too! I am in awe of their selection and competitive prices, and I am extremely grateful for her kindness in making sure I loved the sari. Would come back again and I highly recommend it.
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November 2023 by Catherine D.
I had a last minute wedding coming up and Harminder was so helpful and accommodating! would highly recommend!
