Folks, some time ago, I had purchased four formal shirts, of which three were "Turtle" branded and 1 was a "Louis Philippe" from Bangalore Central. All the shirts read 100% cotton. I did not bother to actually try them on at the at the store.
However, when I tried them at home, except for one Turtle that felt somewhat ok, the other three did not feel comfortable at all. The Louis Philippe was the biggest disappointment and I'd paid over 1.8K for that damn shirt. The turtle shirts weren't cheap either @ 1.4K or so. All the shirts felt scratchy and warm and that too in Bangalore weather. I shudder to think of trying these shirts in Bombay or Chennai weather. In the end, I felt that these shirts are just not 100% cotton but a mix of some kind and I am being duped into paying premium price for a not so premium product.
I thought that the feel might improve with time till a friend complained of a similar experience. I am now beginning to doubt the quality (of formal shirts at least) of stuff available at Bangalore Central. I know that most of the stuff is made at Mafatlal or similar textile factories and simply branded but am wondering whether at all, there is any quality control done by these brands. Also, it it really disappointing to have to spend so much money and defeats the very purpose of buying at high end retail outlets.
To be honest, the shirts that I've bought over the years at cheaper stores in Bombay have turned out far better and I'm re-thinking my purchasing strategy.
Have you guys had similar experiences? Any suggestions on good places to pick decent formal gear that is value for money and real cotton?
However, when I tried them at home, except for one Turtle that felt somewhat ok, the other three did not feel comfortable at all. The Louis Philippe was the biggest disappointment and I'd paid over 1.8K for that damn shirt. The turtle shirts weren't cheap either @ 1.4K or so. All the shirts felt scratchy and warm and that too in Bangalore weather. I shudder to think of trying these shirts in Bombay or Chennai weather. In the end, I felt that these shirts are just not 100% cotton but a mix of some kind and I am being duped into paying premium price for a not so premium product.
I thought that the feel might improve with time till a friend complained of a similar experience. I am now beginning to doubt the quality (of formal shirts at least) of stuff available at Bangalore Central. I know that most of the stuff is made at Mafatlal or similar textile factories and simply branded but am wondering whether at all, there is any quality control done by these brands. Also, it it really disappointing to have to spend so much money and defeats the very purpose of buying at high end retail outlets.
To be honest, the shirts that I've bought over the years at cheaper stores in Bombay have turned out far better and I'm re-thinking my purchasing strategy.
Have you guys had similar experiences? Any suggestions on good places to pick decent formal gear that is value for money and real cotton?
