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Commercial Street Hacks You NEED Before You Go Shopping 🛍️🔥

December 7, 2025

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Commercial Street, or Comm Street as Bangaloreans call it, is one of the city’s most iconic shopping destinations—buzzing with fashion stores, street stalls, accessories, footwear, cafés, and the kind of energy every shopper loves. Whether you're looking for budget-friendly outfits, branded wear, silver jewelry, or street fashion steals under ₹200, Commercial Street has something for everyone.

This 2025 Shopping Guide will help you navigate the lanes, find the best deals, understand current pricing trends, and shop smartly like a pro.

⭐ 1. Overview: Why Commercial Street Is a Shopper’s Paradise

Commercial Street is known for:

  • Affordable fashion (₹200–₹700 on average)

  • Latest trends updated weekly

  • Massive variety—Western, ethnic, footwear, jewelry, bags

  • Bargaining-friendly stalls

  • Tailors, custom-fit stores & fabric shops

  • Convenient location (near MG Road & Shivajinagar)

Whether you’re a student shopping on a budget or someone searching for branded outfits, this street has layers of shopping experiences packed into a small area.



⭐ 2. What to Buy at Commercial Street (Category-wise Guide)


A. Clothes (Men & Women)

Commercial Street is famous for trendy outfits at pocket-friendly prices.
What you’ll find:

  • Oversized tees

  • Cargo pants

  • Jeans (export surplus)

  • Dresses, co-ords, tops

  • Ethnic kurtas & festival wear

  • Jackets & winterwear

  • Gym wear

Price Range (2025):

  • T-shirts: ₹200–₹350

  • Cargo pants: ₹550–₹800

  • Jeans: ₹600–₹900

  • Co-ord sets: ₹450–₹900

  • Dresses: ₹400–₹1200

  • Kurtis: ₹250–₹600

  • Men’s shirts: ₹300–₹650

Student-friendly, trend-forward, and highly affordable.



B. Footwear

This is a must-shop category at Commercial Street.
What’s available:

  • Sneakers

  • Slides

  • Heels

  • Boots

  • Ethnic juttis

  • Sandals & flats

Price Range:

  • Sneakers: ₹600–₹1,200

  • Slides: ₹150–₹300

  • Women’s heels: ₹400–₹800

  • Boots: ₹700–₹1,500

  • Flats & sandals: ₹200–₹450

TIP: Always check sole quality—many stores stock export surplus, which is excellent.



C. Jewelry (Silver + Artificial)

The jewelry lanes near the Mosque Road junction are extremely popular.
What you’ll get:

  • Oxidized jewelry

  • Boho earrings

  • 92.5 silver collections

  • Neckpieces, chokers

  • Bracelets, rings, toe rings

Price Range:

  • Artificial earrings: ₹50–₹150

  • Neckpieces: ₹150–₹350

  • Silver rings: ₹250–₹600

  • Pure silver jewelry: ₹800–₹3,000+

Commercial Street is one of the best places in Bangalore for silver jewelry shopping.



D. Bags, Backpacks & Accessories

Perfect for students and working professionals.
What you’ll find:

  • Mini backpacks

  • Tote bags

  • Party handbags

  • Travel pouches

  • Leather wallets

  • Sunglasses

Price Range (2025):

  • Tote bags: ₹300–₹600

  • Handbags: ₹350–₹900

  • Wallets: ₹150–₹350

  • Sunglasses: ₹100–₹250


E. Fabrics & Tailoring

The parallel lanes have some of the best tailoring shops.
Popular Stores:

  • FabIndia-style dupes

  • Silk & cotton fabric stalls

  • Semi-stitched lehengas

  • Custom blouse stitching

  • Groomswear tailoring

Stitching Prices:

  • Blouse stitching: ₹400–₹700

  • Suit stitching: ₹700–₹1,200

  • Pant/jeans alterations: ₹80–₹120

If you're shopping ethnic or want perfectly fitted partywear—this area is amazing.



⭐ 3. Best Shops to Visit (Recommended List)

1. Vashi’s House of Jeans (Denim specialist)

Perfect for export-quality jeans at affordable prices.

2. Fusion and Spectrum (Trendy women’s fashion)

Great for tops, co-ords, dresses.

3. Shoe Stores Lane (Opposite McDonald's Lane)

Known for affordable sneakers & heels.

4. Silver Jewelry Lane (Mosque Road side)

Best place for rings, anklets & oxidized sets.

5. Hong Kong Market Lane

Street-style clothing and accessories.

6. Ibrahim Sahib Street (Parallel Lanes)

Ideal for fabrics, ethnic wear, and tailoring.

7. Lifestyle & Branded Stores near the circle

For those who want premium options.



⭐ 4. Best Time to Visit Commercial Street

  • Weekdays: Best for shopping (11 AM–6 PM)

  • Weekends: Crowded; go early morning

  • Evenings: Perfect atmosphere but most crowded

  • Festivals: Biggest collection + heavy price hikes

If you want peaceful shopping, avoid 7 PM to 9 PM on weekends.



⭐ 5. Bargaining Tips for 2025

Bargaining is absolutely expected here.

✔️ Start with 50% of the quoted price

If something is ₹600, you start at ₹300.

✔️ Be polite, smile & walk away

Most shopkeepers call you back with a better price.

✔️ Buy multiple items from one stall

You get better discounts.

✔️ Always inspect quality

Check stitches, fabric strength, zippers, shoe soles.



⭐ 6. How to Reach Commercial Street

📍 Location: Tasker Town, Shivajinagar, Bangalore

✔️ Metro:

  • Purple Line → MG Road Station

  • 12–15 min walk

✔️ Autos & Cabs:

Available easily, but the area has high traffic in peak hours.

✔️ Parking:

Paid parking available near the circle and Mosque Road.
Tip: Use two-wheelers if possible.



⭐ 7. Food & Cafes Around Commercial Street (After Shopping!)

Shopping isn’t complete without snacking!

Near Commercial Street, you can try:

  • Khan Saheb Rolls – Grilled rolls

  • Just Punjabi – Parathas

  • Chai Point – Iced tea & samosas

  • Truffles (nearby) – Burgers & shakes

  • Third Wave Coffee – Calm ambience for a break

Perfect for one quick recharge between lanes.



⭐ 8. Safety Tips & Things to Know

✔️ Keep your phone zipped and safe
✔️ Don’t buy branded dupes claiming authenticity
✔️ Street clothes might shrink—wash carefully
✔️ Keep cash + UPI (both accepted widely)
✔️ Avoid wearing expensive jewelry


Final Thoughts

Commercial Street remains one of Bangalore’s most exciting shopping hubs—perfect for anyone looking for affordable fashion, accessories, silver jewelry, and street-style outfits. With its buzzing lanes, endless shops, and unbeatable prices, it’s an experience every Bangalorean and tourist should have at least once.

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