Nehru

/ˈneɪruː/ noun

Definition

A type of high-collared, long coat or jacket, named after Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister.

Etymology

Named after Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964), who popularized wearing this style of coat as his signature garment, blending Indian and Western fashion traditions.

Kelly Says

The Nehru jacket was India's answer to Western suits—Nehru wore it as a political statement that India could be modern without abandoning its cultural identity, and it became a global fashion moment.

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