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Allen Solly to Lakme: Top Indian brands you thought were foreign

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Allen Solly

Established in London in 1744 by William Holin, Allen Solly became popular in India after being acquired by Aditya Birla Group in 2001.

 

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Lakme

Despite its French-inspired name, Lakme is a leading Indian cosmetics brand with a strong presence in the beauty industry.

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La Opala

Known for its high-end tableware, La Opala is an Indian brand with a French-sounding name, offering exclusively Indian-designed products.

 

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Louis Philippe

Founded in 1989, Louis Philippe is a premium Indian men’s apparel brand and a subsidiary of Madura Fashion & Lifestyle, under Aditya Birla Group.

 

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Monte Carlo

Often mistaken as foreign, Monte Carlo is an Indian woolen brand established by the Ludhiana-based Nahar Group, known for its high-quality garments.

 

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Peter England

Originally founded in Ireland in 1889, Peter England was acquired by India’s Aditya Birla Fashion brand in 2000, becoming a major Indian apparel brand.

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Da Milano

Founded by Indian entrepreneur Sahil Malik, Da Milano specializes in premium bags and has been a prominent player in the fashion industry for over 20 years.
 

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