There is a considerable rise in the importance of men's fashion world. How can we miss out on the most important commodity in men's fashion - Wallets. Citizen Matters checks out some of the best places in Koramangala and HSR Layout to buy some of the smartest wallets.

A well known brand in the world of shoes, Bata also has a great collection of men's wallets. Located in the heart of Koramangala, Bata brings you a fine collection of wallets. Made out of upper leather and full leather, these wallets range from Rs.499 to Rs.799. These ambassador wallets that are priced Rs.799 are made of pure leather. A great deal for your current wallets. Isn't it?

No. 897/B, 80 ft road, 6th block, Koramangala

While talking about brands, how can one miss out Louis Phillipe? Situated amidst the hustle and bustle of the BDA complex of HSR Layout, this…

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With Christmas just round the corner, one can't help but spot those numerous items lined up in the stores of the city.

These decorative items are ‘wallet friendly', as the minimum range starts off at Rs. 2 and go up to a few thousands. Whether you shop or not, walking by these stores is surely a treat to the eyes. ⊕

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With the soaring gold prices one would want to find a substitute which looks as elegant as the yellow metal. So here it is... the substitute can be Kundan jewellery, silver jewellery, antique and imitation jewellery which looks graceful. Not everybody can shell out `2915 (24 carat gold, as on 29th November) per gram. With the marriage and festival season coming up, these are a few alternatives that you can try at a lower price.

The other shops that you can try out are:

Bhavani Kangans (3rd block Jayanagar), the other branch is in Gandhi Bazaar.

Sringar (3rd block Jayanagar)

Manokamna Jewellers (DVG Road, Gandhi bazaar)

Mangalam Jewellers (Dvg Road, Gandhi bazaar)

Mahila Bangles (Gandhi Bazaa)

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Who doesn't want to buy new footwear often? But there is such a thing called ‘wallet factor.' Many youngsters cannot afford to spend too much on footwear - so small time footwear shops are an affordable alternative.

I buy sandals sold on the roadside; they are classy and affordable too. I don't like to wear same footwear for a long time, so this is the best deal, I can buy these for just `100", says Shruti Gombi, 22, a student.

College students favour these shops the most. "We have all the latest things which customers want. We get all our footwear from Mumbai. We sell it for not more than `150, there is profit or else who would want to sell at such low rates", says Basheer Shafi, 25, a shop owner in Jayanagar.

Another shopkeeper in Jayanagar, Mohammad Muzzamil, 28, when…

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There are a variety of lamps available at affordable prices across south Bangalore this Deepavali.

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The laptop bag's zipper fails under the weight of the not so light machine you carry everyday. Or the soft luggage has a small tear from the last airline trip. Or the floater's beginning to lose its sole - no pun intended - to the abuse that our myriad surfaces throw at it. What do you do?

Usually, head to out to the nearest store to look for a good, nay, better, replacement. And chuck the current one out, or donate it, or whatever. There's a plethora of stores, brands and choices after all. And its not that expensive, given disposable incomes, is it? But there's another solution.

Remember the guy who used to stitch your school shoes back into shape? He's still round the corner.

Bangalore - largely courtesy Lidkar (Karnataka Leather Industries Development Corporation) - has seen a resurgence in cobbler kiosks in all parts…

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Schools have reopened and the market is flooded with ‘Back to School' offers. The Jayanagar 4th block shopping complex takes the cake for all copycat products. Apart from having a great variety they also are the cheapest. Big Bazaar comes in close at second as they have standard products at reasonable prices. Chain stores such as Landmark, Crossword and Staples sell branded and higher priced products.

School bags

• Jayanagar 4th block complex- Children's bags and Backpacks start from Rs 200
• Big bazaar- canvas and polyester bags - Rs 349 to Rs 999.
• Staples - upto 50% off on all bags and back packs
• Landmark - Kids can win gifts and hampers upto Rs 500

Lunch boxes

• 4th block complex- starts from Rs55
• Big bazaar- Rs 89 to Rs 299
• Landmark- Princess and Mickey lunch boxes at Rs 129
• Crossword-…

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Take a bus to City Market and walk up to BVK Iyengar Road's Sunday Bazaar to check out great deals on used stuff one Sunday morning, and you'll experience a side of the Bangalore economy you might have not imagined at all.

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Till not too long ago, we in the "greater Bellandur" area had no quick access to any such - and the stuff sold in supermarket shelves etc just does not cut it.…

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