2. Nehru Jacket, usually worn by politicians is named after Jawaharlal Nehru who took to wearing this attire after shunning his Western wardrobe.
Except for the distinctive stand-up collar, the Nehru Jacket is similar to the waistcoats or suit jackets. One of the by-products of the swadeshi movement was Nehru jacket. It was made of khadi, an alternative to British goods.
Even after the passing of Jawaharlal Nehru, it remains to be the favorite for many an Indian politician. Belonging to an aristocratic family Nehru had his own unique style of dressing. This off course includes the red rose that he always placed on his jacket's front pocket.