The Nehru Jacket!

Around 1966-1967 menswear was taken by storm by the “Nehru Jacket”. Inspired by the jackets worn by India’s Prime Minister at the time, Sir Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, these jackets became a staple in every stylish men’s wardrobe.

Part of their success I believe has to do with the fact that the ethnic, hindu, hippie, and bohemian trends were developing during this years, and considering that the jacket’s aesthetic blended well with the Mod clothing of the era.

Here is an original version of the Nehru jacket in bright orange with the buttons placed on the side. – Courtesy of R.V.M.S