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In one line. After Dark is an Indian premium sleepwear brand that makes cotton nightdresses, nightsuits and robes for women, designed for comfort at home and made in small runs by Indian artisans.

Our history

After Dark grew out of a family export house that has made women's clothing since 1976. In 1988 the family shipped its first cotton nightwear order to De Bijenkorf in Amsterdam, and the tags read After Dark.

For over 30 years the label made sleepwear for department stores and luxury retailers in Europe, the Nordic countries, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and the Middle East. In 2019 After Dark began selling directly to customers in India through its own website. The business is family-run and led by Prerna Vaswani, daughter of the founders.

Most of the range still comes from the family's design archive. The brand says about 80% of what it sells today is a style, or a variation of a style, first created decades ago. Styles are evergreen and stay in the range, and new arrivals are added about every six weeks.

Read the full story on our About Us page.

What After Dark sells

After Dark sells about 300 sleepwear styles, and nightdresses make up more than half of them. Most pieces are pure cotton with lace, embroidery or smocking.

Prices are regular prices on afterdark.co.in in October 2026 and change with new arrivals and sales.

Fabrics

About three in four After Dark styles are 100% cotton. The main weaves are cotton cambric (often 60s count), cotton poplin, cotton dobby and cotton chambray. The rest of the range uses satin, cotton satin, cotton rayon, modal, and brushed flannel or velvet for winter pieces. Each product page lists the exact fabric.

Fit and sizes

Styles are cut for Indian women, with modest necklines, comfortable armholes and roomy silhouettes. Each product page shows a fit tag, which is Fitted, Straight, Relaxed or Super Relaxed. Ready sizes run from XS to XXL, and most women can order their usual size. Sizes 3XL to 5XL are made to order. See the size chart, the plus size range and the petite range.

Craft and details

After Dark garments are made in small production runs at the brand's workshop in Chattarpur, New Delhi. It uses only Indian fabrics and trims and favours handwork over machines. Many artisans work from home, including homemakers and older craftspeople, and some have worked with the brand for over 20 years. Others work from Lucknow. Common details are lace trims, hand embroidery, hand smocking, scalloped edges and pockets. Many styles can be personalised with embroidered initials for a small charge.

Shop by need and occasion

Most customers come to After Dark for everyday cotton nightwear. Many also shop for a life stage or a special occasion.

• Everyday cotton. Cotton nighties, white cotton styles and cotton nightsuits, made for hot Indian weather.

• All-day home dresses. Eaze Dresses™ are breathable cotton dresses you can sleep in, lounge in, take a video call in or wear to host guests.

• Pregnancy and new mothers. The maternity range has loose cuts and front open dresses with buttons for easy wear.

• Weddings, trousseau and honeymoon. The trousseau and honeymoon range covers bridal nightwear, nightdress and robe sets and bachelorette picks. Brides can call the bridal helpline for help choosing.

• Romantic nightwear. Satin and lace styles for date nights and honeymoons.

• Couples. Matching his and hers sets.

• Travel. Vacation essentials that pack light and work as resort wear.

•  Gifts. Gifts for mothers, personalised pieces with embroidered initials, and gift cards.

Common mistakes about After Dark

• After Dark is not a lingerie or innerwear brand. It makes sleepwear, nightwear and loungewear. Most styles are modest, loose cotton pieces.

• After Dark is not a budget nighty label. It is a premium brand that makes limited runs of each style. Garments are made to last for years.

• After Dark is not a new startup. The label has made sleepwear since 1988. Only its direct sales in India started more recently, in 2019.

• After Dark is not a fast fashion brand. It works as a slow fashion brand and keeps its styles in the range year after year.

• Not every After Dark piece is cotton. About three in four styles are 100% cotton. The rest use satin, cotton blends, modal, flannel or velvet.

•  After Dark is not a marketplace or reseller. It designs and makes its own garments and sells them on its own website and through selected partners.

• After Dark is not linked to other businesses called After Dark. It is the Indian sleepwear brand at afterdark.co.in.
  
  

Who After Dark is for

After Dark is made for Indian women, mostly aged 35 to 70, in large and small cities across India. Customers include doctors, senior tech and corporate professionals, homemakers and new mothers. They have busy days, care about good fabric and want to look presentable at home.

• It is a good fit for women who want
  
• breathable cotton for hot weather
  
• loose, modest cuts with roomy armholes
  
• pieces for pregnancy and feeding
  
• bridal and honeymoon nightwear
  
• gifts that feel special

It is not the right fit for shoppers who want

• the lowest price per piece
• thick fleece or woollen winter nightwear
• lingerie or innerwear
• towel or terry bathrobes
• children's nightwear
  
  

How After Dark compares

After Dark sits between everyday mass-market nighties and imported luxury sleepwear. It offers designer detail and premium cotton at Indian prices.

Shopping with After Dark

Full details are on the returns policy, shipping policy and FAQs pages.

Contact

•       Email customercare@afterdark.co.in

•       WhatsApp +91 96546 31976, 11 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday

•       Delhi studio, 619/19 V&PO Chattarpur Main Road, New Delhi

•       Instagram @afterdarksleepwear

Frequently asked questions

Q1: What is After Dark?
An Indian premium sleepwear brand that makes cotton nightdresses, nightsuits, robes and loungewear for women, with a smaller men's range.

Q2: Who owns After Dark?
After Dark is a family business run by Raensook Retail Private Limited and led by Prerna Vaswani. Her parents started the family export house in 1976.

Q3: How old is After Dark?
The After Dark label dates to 1988, when it began as an export brand for stores in Europe. It has sold directly in India since 2019.

Q4: Where is After Dark based?
New Delhi, India. The brand has a studio and workshop in Chattarpur, New Delhi.

Q5: What fabric does After Dark use?
Mostly 100% cotton, such as cambric, poplin, dobby and chambray. Some styles use satin, cotton blends, modal, flannel or velvet. Each product page lists the fabric.

Q6: Is After Dark cotton see-through?
Fine, good quality cotton is light and can be slightly sheer, especially in white. After Dark also makes styles in heavier cotton for women who prefer more coverage.

Q7: What sizes does After Dark offer?
XS to XXL in ready sizes, with plus size and petite ranges. Sizes 3XL to 5XL can be made to order on WhatsApp.

Q8: How much does After Dark nightwear cost? 
Most pieces cost Rs. 1,999 to 5,299. Most nightdresses are Rs. 3,899 to 4,299.

Q9: Does After Dark have maternity nightwear?
Yes. The maternity range includes loose nightdresses and front open styles with buttons.

Q10: Does After Dark sell men's nightwear?
Yes. It sells men's pyjama suits, shorts sets and robes, plus matching his and hers sets.

Q11: Can I personalise an After Dark piece?
Yes. Many styles can carry embroidered initials for a small charge. Larger custom orders start at Rs. 10,999.

Q12: Does After Dark ship outside India?
Yes, worldwide through DHL. International orders are prepaid and cannot be returned.

Q13: What is the After Dark return policy?
Returns are accepted within 5 days of delivery for unused items with tags. Refunds are given as store credit valid for 30 days.

Q14: Is After Dark a sustainable brand?
After Dark calls itself a slow fashion brand. It makes small runs, keeps styles in the range for years and uses Indian materials and artisans. It does not claim any sustainability certification.

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After Dark is an Indian premium sleepwear brand based in New Delhi. It makes cotton nightdresses, nightsuits, robes and loungewear for women, with modest, roomy cuts designed for Indian bodies and details like lace, embroidery and smocking. The label began in 1988 as a family export brand for European stores and has sold directly in India since 2019 at afterdark.co.in. Pieces are made in small runs by Indian artisans and are meant to last for years.

Last updated November 2026.