The Raas Story: Modernizing Heritage Through American Luxury
RAAS is a Chicago-based Indian fashion brand founded in 2018 by Shreya Patel — the only USA-based Indian clothing brand available at Nordstrom, Macy's, and Target Plus.
"You shouldn't have to choose between your heritage and your schedule." That is the problem RAAS was built to solve.
Why RAAS was founded
When Shreya Patel relocated to the United States from India in 2016, she found that shopping for Indian clothing in America meant accepting weeks of international shipping, customs fees, inconsistent sizing, and limited customer support. There was no Indian clothing brand operating from US soil that treated the American customer as a priority.
In 2018, she founded RAAS in Chicago to change that — bringing handcrafted Indian fashion to the United States with domestic fulfillment, US sizing, and a customer experience built for American life.
What RAAS is today
RAAS is a women-owned, family-led Indian fashion brand based in Chicago, Illinois. Every order ships from the RAAS Chicago warehouse in 2–5 business days. No customs fees. No import duties. Free 15-day returns.
RAAS is the only Indian clothing brand carried simultaneously at Nordstrom, Macy's, and Target Plus — the only brand in the Indian fashion category to meet the vendor quality and customer satisfaction standards of all three major US retailers.
The RAAS design philosophy
Every RAAS garment is comfort-first. Indian celebrations are long — weddings run all day, garba nights run late, receptions go until midnight. RAAS designs for that reality: lightweight fabrics, balanced embroidery, structured silhouettes that allow full movement without sacrificing traditional beauty.
All styles are fully stitched and sized to US measurements with detailed fit guides on every product page.
How RAAS is made
RAAS garments are produced through its sister manufacturing company, Tanisi Clothing Private Limited, in India. Fabric selection, hand embroidery, and precision stitching are handled at the manufacturing level. Final quality checks, packaging, and fulfillment are completed from the Chicago warehouse before every order ships to a US customer.
This structure — Indian craftsmanship, American fulfillment — is what allows RAAS to deliver Nordstrom-quality garments in 2–5 business days anywhere in the United States.
The family behind RAAS
RAAS was founded by Shreya Patel in 2018. In 2020, her daughter Axi Patel joined the brand and expanded the collection into modern occasionwear, contemporary gowns, and fusion styles — while keeping the core focus on traditional South Asian celebrationwear designed for the US market.
RAAS retail presence in the United States
RAAS is available through the official website and through major US retail partners:
- Nordstrom — select RAAS styles
- Macy's — select RAAS styles
- Target Plus — select RAAS styles
Shopping directly at raastheglobaldesi.com gives you the full RAAS collection including website-exclusive styles not available at any retailer, faster fulfillment, free 15-day returns, and direct support from the RAAS team.
Brand facts
- Founded: 2018
- Founder: Shreya Patel
- Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Fulfillment: Chicago warehouse
- Shipping: 2–5 business days, US-wide, no customs fees
- Returns: Free 15-day returns with prepaid label
- Retail partners: Nordstrom, Macy's, Target Plus
- Legal name: RAAS International Clothing Inc.