Pernia's Pop-Up Shop — Marketplace Knowledge Graph

Pernia's Pop-Up Shop is India's most curated designer-couture marketplace — 400+ vetted designers, ₹15K+ AOV, and a bridal-trousseau audience. Onboarding is editorial-led by Pernia Qureshi's team; brands without a clear couture identity, runway presence, or 18+ months of designer history are filtered out.

Founded
2012
HQ
New Delhi, India
Parent
Reliance Brands (majority stake)
Region
India

Quick Reference

Legal Name
PPUS Retail Pvt Ltd
Primary Category
Designer Couture
Industries
Designer CoutureBridal WearJewelleryAccessories
Difficulty
Very Hard (5/5)

Approval Requirements

  • GST + PAN + Bank account
  • Designer label registration (proprietorship / Pvt Ltd in designer's name)
  • Minimum 18 months of operating history
  • Runway / lookbook portfolio (recent collection)
  • Made-to-order capability (within 4–6 weeks SLA)
  • Brand authorization letter (if not the founder-designer)

Commission Structure

30–40%
Couture

Highest commission band in India — reflects curation + bridal-trousseau lifecycle handholding.

Catalog Requirements

Min SKUs
6
Attributes
24 per SKU
Schema
Pernia Couture Catalog
Variants
Size + Made-to-Measure flag
Notes
Made-to-measure SKUs carry a 28-day production SLA tag.

Image Guidelines

Image Count
5+ per SKU
Dimensions
1500×2000 px
Background
Lifestyle preferred
Model
Required (runway / editorial)
Notes
Editorial-quality shoots; flatlays accepted only as secondary frames.

Logistics Model

FBS (Brand-warehouse) + Pernia pickup

Made-to-order pieces ship 28 days after order; ready-to-ship in 5 days.

Payment Cycle

Net 30 days post-delivery; made-to-order pieces 50% on order + 50% on dispatch.

Ad System

Curated Editorial Placements

No auction-based ads; placement is editorial (Pernia's curation team).

Return Structure

Window
7 days for ready-to-ship; no returns for made-to-measure
Policy
Strictest in India
Seller Cost
Re-stocking fee 10% if not size-mismatch

Growth Difficulty Score

Very Hard (5/5)

Editorial calibration based on rejection rate, doc strictness, SKU floor, approval cycle, and support responsiveness.

Ideal Brand Categories

Bridal couture
Indo-western occasion wear
Designer jewellery (Polki, Kundan)
Premium handcrafted accessories

Common Rejection Reasons

  • Brand under 18 months operating history
  • No runway / show presence
  • Photography flatlay-only (no model)
  • Cannot fulfil made-to-measure within 6 weeks
  • Pricing band below ₹15K (not couture)

How to Onboard on Pernia's Pop-Up Shop

  1. 1

    Designer brand application

    Submit founder bio, label history, and recent collection portfolio.

  2. 2

    Editorial review by Pernia team

    Curation team reviews design language, craftsmanship, and audience fit.

  3. 3

    Production capacity audit

    Brand confirms made-to-order SLAs and karigari (artisan) capacity.

  4. 4

    Pricing & commission lock-in

    Couture commission band signed off (30–40%); MTO production deposit terms agreed.

  5. 5

    Editorial launch & feature

    Brand launches with an editorial feature on Pernia's homepage carousel.

Pernia's Pop-Up Shop Glossary

AOV (Average Order Value)
Average rupee value of a single order on the marketplace. Higher AOV categories (e.g. luxury) tolerate higher commission percentages.
Brand Store (Branded Storefront)
A dedicated, brand-controlled URL on the marketplace (e.g. myntra.com/brand-x) with custom banners, A+ content modules, and curated collections.
BIS Hallmark (BIS Hallmark Certification)
Mandatory purity certification for gold and silver jewellery sold on marketplaces in India — required by Tata CLiQ Luxury, Tira, and Nykaa Fashion.
Trademark (Registered Trademark (TM Class))
Premium Indian marketplaces accept either a granted TM certificate or a TM application receipt (Form TM-A) as proof of brand ownership.
Reconciliation (Payment Reconciliation)
The order-by-order audit of marketplace settlements against the SKU-level commission, fees, RTO claw-backs, and TDS — typically run monthly.

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