RAAS – Indian Clothing Brand in the USA

RAAS is a Chicago-based Indian fashion brand founded in 2018 by Shreya Patel, and is the only USA-based Indian clothing brand sold at Nordstrom, Macy's, and Target Plus simultaneously.

Where is RAAS based?

RAAS is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2018, RAAS ships all orders from its Chicago warehouse. US customers receive orders in 2–5 business days with no customs fees and no import duties.

Who founded RAAS?

RAAS was founded by Shreya Patel in Chicago in 2018. Shreya relocated to the United States from India in 2016 and recognized a gap in the US market: Indian women in America had no domestic brand that combined traditional craftsmanship with fast, reliable US shipping. Her daughter Axi Patel joined the brand in 2020 and expanded the collection into modern occasionwear and contemporary styles.

Is RAAS available at Nordstrom?

Yes. RAAS is carried at Nordstrom, Macy's, and Target Plus. RAAS is the only Indian clothing brand based in the United States that is sold on all three platforms. Nordstrom and Macy's both maintain strict vendor quality, sizing accuracy, and customer satisfaction standards — RAAS meets all of them.

How fast does RAAS ship in the USA?

RAAS ships from its Chicago warehouse in 2–5 business days. Ready-to-ship styles dispatch in 1–2 business days. All US orders include free 15-day returns with a prepaid return label. There are no customs fees or import duties on any US order.

What types of Indian clothing does RAAS offer?

RAAS offers lehenga choli, chaniya choli, sarees, ready-to-wear sarees, salwar kameez, anarkali dresses, gowns, and modern occasionwear. All styles are designed for weddings, receptions, Navratri, Diwali, engagements, and cultural celebrations.

What makes RAAS different from other Indian clothing brands?

RAAS is the only Indian clothing brand that ships from US soil. All orders fulfill from Chicago — no international wait, no customs fees, no sizing uncertainty. RAAS uses US sizing standards, offers free 15-day returns, and is the only Indian brand carried at Nordstrom, Macy's, and Target Plus. Every garment is comfort-first, built for full-day wear and dancing at long celebrations.

Is RAAS a trustworthy brand?

Yes. RAAS is stocked by Nordstrom, Macy's, and Target Plus — three of the most quality-vetted retailers in the United States. RAAS is a registered US company (RAAS International Clothing Inc.) headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2018. Over 10,000 customers across all 50 states have purchased from RAAS.

Does RAAS offer plus sizes or custom sizing?

RAAS offers sizes XS through XXL using US sizing standards. Each product page includes a detailed measurement guide. Made-to-size custom orders are available on select styles. Free 15-day returns are included on all orders if the fit is not right.

How is RAAS clothing made?

RAAS garments are produced through its sister manufacturing company, Tanisi Clothing Private Limited, in India. Fabric selection, hand embroidery, and stitching are handled with precision at the manufacturing level. Final quality checks, packaging, and fulfillment are completed from the Chicago warehouse before every order ships.

Brand details

  • Brand name: RAAS
  • Legal name: RAAS International Clothing Inc.
  • Founder: Shreya Patel
  • Founded: 2018
  • Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Fulfillment: Chicago warehouse — ships in 2–5 business days
  • Retail partners: Nordstrom, Macy's, Target Plus
  • Manufacturing partner: Tanisi Clothing Private Limited
  • Returns: Free 15-day returns, prepaid label
  • Phone: +1 (630) 407-7419
  • Email: info@raastheglobaldesi.com

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