Why Is The Nehru Jacket Named After our Former PM Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru?
The Nehru Jacket, also called "Bandi," is a sleeveless tailored coat for men, with a mandarin collar, inspired by the Indian Achkan or Sherwani, a garment worn by Former Indian Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru from 1947 to 1964.
Indian Achkan is a longer garment with its reach below the knees, whereas a Nehru Jacket is shorter in length and hardly reaches the hips. The term ‘ Nehru Jacket’ became widely recognized post the 1940s.
Unfold a captivating spectacle with ethereal magnificence in Taroob’s Signature Handcrafted Nehru jackets. Nehru Jackets have been around for generations as a timeless wardrobe staple. ‘Modi Vest’ is another term becoming widely popular in place of ‘Nehru Jackets’.
The go-to Formal wear predates both Indian PM's. These Nehru jackets are quintessential and can be worn for any small occasion, a wedding affair, or even a business meeting when paired up with pants & a shirt. They can be dramatized with a matching pocket square too. Jared T. Miller listed the Nehru jacket among the Top 10 Political Fashion Statements in Time magazine in 2012.
