The Nehru jacket is different from Achkan and is generally preferred by the North Indians. It is more often referred to as the court dress for Indian nobility. When it was exported to the western countries this outfit attached itself the “Nehru” title. This jacket was named after India’s first Prime Minister Mr. Jawaharlal Nehru who made it popular by wearing it in public appearances during his ruling period. It is hip-lengthed with a slightly fitted band or Chinese collar. It has no lapels or buttons in the front. It only has one breast pocket and two stomach pockets outside and with two pockets inside.
Nehru Jacket is available in a variety of materials such as cotton, linen, self printed cotton, silk, raw silk, brocades, velvets etc. You may also find them made of wool for winter wear. This jacket looks good when paired with jodhpuri suits, trousers and jeans. The Nehru collar jacket is an Indian version of the western tuxedo. It has been gaining immense popularity in recent time. Bollywood actors like Sanjay Dutt, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan are seen to have been endorsing this charming garment at several occasions. The Indian fashion designers have added a lot of creativity with these jackets and therefore it is not just that the Indian celebrities adore this outfit but the westerners are being captivated too.
It is a simple and elegant construction. This jacket is a versatile style that can be combined with matching trousers or worn as a Blazer. This garment is one of the most popular fashion statement for men today. Black is a versatile color and hence is used for the Bandhgala. Chacha Nehru was often seen in lighter and more pastel shades. They were mostly worn as a part of a suit and not as a blazer or a stand-alone Jacket.
The Nehru Suit has always been a classic outfit and is immensely popular international market as well. You can experiment with different types of shades rather than the typical color combos of black and grey and make your own unique fashion statement.
