Mandarin Collar (detail)
Also known as: Nehru collar, band collar, stand-up collar
Short upright collar that does not fold down — 2 to 5 cm high, originating from Chinese Qing court dress and today common in service, corporate and Asian-inspired fashion.
Description
The mandarin collar — also called stand-up collar in German, Nehru collar in India and internationally band collar — is a short upright collar about 2 to 5 cm high that does not fold down. It originated in the late Ming and Qing dynasties as part of the official robe of Chinese mandarins and became world-famous in the 20th century via the Indian achkan (Nehru jacket) and the Mao suit.
Because it is worn without a tie, the mandarin collar is popular today above all on service shirts, chef jackets, corporate blouses in front office, medical scrubs and in minimalist men's and women's streetwear. It looks tidy, formal and modern at the same time; in uniforms (US Army ACU, British dress uniforms, orthodox clergy) it is also common.
- Typical height 2–5 cm, rounded or slightly open
- No fold — completely standing upright
- Not combined with a classic tie
- Popular in service, clinical and chef wear as well as corporate blouses
Properties
| Height | 2–5 cm |
|---|---|
| Fold | No fold — standing upright |
| History | Qing court, Nehru jacket, Mao suit |
| Application | Service shirts, chef jackets, medical scrubs, corporate blouses |
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Sources & references
2- Wikipedia: Mandarin collar Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandarin_collar
- Wikipedia: Stehkragen (DE) Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stehkragen
