At breakfast one morning in Jaipur, we sat next to the leader of a small group tour. She told us that she was surprised by how many men had joined their spouses this time. “Lots of my tours around Rajasthan, it’s just women for some reason, but that’s sort of easier, because then we don’t have to worry about the men while we shop,” she said.

India is well known as a great shopping destination, but when people think of fashion there, they usually think of womenswear. An internet search will reveal far fewer recommendations for the opposite sex. After that breakfast conversation, I became determined to ferret out places for stylish men’s clothing. I wanted something chic to bring home from India, too. My suitcase ended up stuffed with great finds.

Note that in India, many top designers focus on over-the-top attire for weddings. All the suggestions below offer outfits that are suitable for other occasions, and prices are fixed.