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Mandarin collars are now a part and parcel of the modern-day kurta and sherwani. The history of this short collar around the neck can be traced back to China where it originated and received the name the Mandarin collar.
SPS Panjabi, one of the leading ethnic wear brands in Kolkata, delves deep into the story of the Mandarin collar and how it elevates the simple kurta or sherwani to a whole another level of sartorial elegance.
A mandarin collar is a short-style collar that is not folded down, instead, it stands up and is fastened close with a button. It’s a variation of the bandhgala collar which has its origins with a Rajah from Jodhpur.
The mandarin collar originated in the Ming dynasty of Manchuria and later spread to the whole of China. However, it came into prominence thanks to Jawaharlal Nehru during the early half of the 19th century.
People began to wear the Nehru-style jacket for formal occasions and it became the perfect symbol of the marriage between the East and the West.
The collar became so popular in the UK that even the hippie band The Beatles began to wear outfits with the collar. As things stand today, the mandarin collar is a men’s wardrobe staple and is the perfect collar for summer.
We at SPS Panjabi, one of the leading ethnic wear brands in Kolkata, have incorporated the Mandarin collar into our collection of kurtas. This collar gives a clean, fresh, and simple look to kurtas, especially cotton ones.
Sherwanis with the Mandarin collar also look very formal and dapper. Their stiff ends help to elevate the look of the entire outfit.
Opt for unconventional styles like prints, stripes, or polka dots. You can wear these collared kurtas with jeans for a casual look or opt for pyjamas if you want an ethnic look. Avoid choker necklaces as they hide the Mandarin collar and do not show it off. You can also wear a brooch to draw the eye to the neckline.
In conclusion, this leading ethnic wear brand in Kolkata celebrates the Mandarin collar. The style and simplicity of the Mandarin collar are well-known. It has been incorporated into shirts as well and is pretty simple to wear.