Did Netanyahu wear a Nehru jacket or a Modi jacket to meet Modi?
India Today
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Indian-style jacket at a dinner hosted for Indian PM Narendra Modi in Jerusalem. But it sparked a debate: was it a Nehru classic or a Modi-era update? The sartorial gesture shows how diplomacy and fashion are intertwined.
Fashion makes political statements. It wields more influence in diplomatic circles than on ramps and runways in fashion shows. This power was evident when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu donned an Indian-style jacket and kurta as he hosted PM Narendra Modi for dinner during his two-day visit to Israel on Wednesday. But the gesture sparked online chatter over the style of Netanyahu's fit. Was it a Nehru jacket? Or a Modi jacket? A video of Netanyahu "surprising" PM Modi in the Indian-style jacket went viral, with many observers dubbing the Israeli PM's attire a "classic Nehru jacket".
Moreover, the jacket started a debate between those aligned with the current leadership, and those who are its critics.
The moment unfolded at a joint dinner in Jerusalem, where Netanyahu swapped his usual suit for a stone-coloured jacket with a band collar, paired with a white kurta and trousers. Modi, known for his style statement among politicians globally, responded with a warm handshake and a grin. Modi was himself clad in a chequered vest over a kurta-pyjama ensemble.
The Israeli leader even tweeted in Hindi about the "surprise", emphasising the camaraderie between the two nations. But as clips went viral, netizens split hairs, or rather threads, over the jacket's lineage. In geopolitics, wardrobe choices can be a tight fit.
Let's look at the sartorial specifics. The Nehru jacket, named after India's first PM, traces its roots to the bandhgala or achkan, traditional Indian garments with Mughal influences.
It's sleeveless, hip-length, with a mandarin collar that buttons up to the neck, and gives a sleek, formal look. Often made from khadi or wool, it became synonymous with Nehru's sophistication.
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