Nehru collar
Also known as: Nehru band collar
Short, open stand collar of Indian origin, without a turnover.
Description
The Nehru collar is a low, forward-opening stand collar about 2.5 to 4 cm high. In Western fashion it is named after Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru (1889–1964), who wore garments with stand collars derived from the achkan or sherwani. It became known in the West during the 1960s, popularised among others by the Beatles.
The Nehru collar differs from the classic mandarin collar through its slightly more open front edge, which meets the button placket at a right angle or with a mild slant. It sits high on the neck, looks upright and is often used on Nehru jackets, long kurta shirts or minimalist business shirts.
- Named after Jawaharlal Nehru
- No turnover, worn without a tie
- Frequently on Nehru jackets
Properties
| Type | Stand collar |
|---|---|
| Name origin | Jawaharlal Nehru, Indian PM |
| Height | 2.5–4 cm |
| Application | Nehru jacket, kurta, business |
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Sources & references
1- Wikipedia: Nehru jacket Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nehru_jacket
