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Vishal Khairnar
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The Delhi vs Mumbai Fashion Debate Seems To Have Reached a Conclusive End
The long-standing rivalry between Delhi and Mumbai’s fashion scenes has once again taken center stage — and this time, Delhi seems to have taken the crown.
The conversation reignited when COS, the Swedish fashion brand known for its minimalist Scandinavian aesthetics, announced the opening of its first Indian store in Delhi’s Select City Walk this October. A pre-launch party was hosted in Mumbai, but the store itself is headed to the capital — a move that reignited the debate.
Online fashion watchdog DietSabya jumped on the news, posting:
“With COS finally opening… are we ready to admit Delhi > Mumbai when it comes to shopping power and taste? The audacity. The accuracy.”
And it seems fashion insiders agreed.
One user commented: “I’m a Delhi girl who’s been living in Bombay for 19 years and I have to say when it comes to fashion, Delhi wins hands down. In Delhi, style spills out on every street. Bombay is way more chill — comfort over couture.”
Actor Mandana Karimi echoed this sentiment, adding her unfiltered take:
“Back in the day, Bombay had style, personality, and taste. Now it’s just brands walking without individuality. Sorry, Louis Vuitton on autopilot isn’t a vibe. Delhi girls, though? Thank God they exist. They mix brands with Indian wear and still serve individuality. Bombay? Dead case.”
While Mumbai has always been celebrated for its laid-back, breezy approach to dressing — perfectly suited to its humid weather and fast-paced lifestyle — Delhi has long been associated with grandeur, experimentation, and couture-driven aesthetics.
With COS placing its first India store in Delhi and fashion voices rallying behind the capital, it seems the decades-old Delhi vs Mumbai fashion rivalry has finally found its verdict: Delhi leads the runway.
