MiYA Signature Bandi – Classic Cotton Nehru/Modi Waistcoat for Men | All-Occasion Ethnic & Formal Koti

Iconic Indian Menswear, Redefined for Every Occasion

Step confidently into your heritage with the MiYA Signature Bandi – a classic men's Nehru/Modi jacket (koti) meticulously crafted from premium cotton blend. Combining the timeless lines of the traditional Nehru jacket with the vibrant, accessible appeal of the contemporary Modi waistcoat, this bandi gives you a seamless transition from ethnic events to office meetings and festive celebrations.

A testament to versatility and understated luxury, the MiYA Signature Bandi is hip-length, sleeveless, and finished with a refined band (Mandarin) collar and elegant front buttons. Whether styled over a kurta-pajama for Diwali or Eid, or layered on a shirt and denims for an office party or semi-casual gathering, this jacket is an enduring symbol of Indian sophistication, power dressing, and contemporary cool.

Design & Heritage

Key Features

• Mandarin Collar (Bandhgala): The defining element—collar stands upright and closes at the neck, echoing Raj-era sophistication and modern minimalism.

• Straight, Hip-Length Cut: Traditional silhouette, carefully tailored for sharpness yet comfort, ensuring movement and grace.

• Sleeveless Construction: Enables pairing with everything from kurta sets and pathanis to shirts and polos.

• Front-Button Closure: Stylized with 5 or more elegant buttons for a tailored, classic finish.

• Cotton Blend Material: Seasonless and lightweight; engineered for breathability and all-day comfort—whether in the boardroom or at a wedding.

• Curved Hem Detailing: Modernizes the jacket silhouette, making it compatible with both ethnic and formal fits.

Occasions & Styling

• Festive & Religious: Elevate your look at Diwali, Eid, Holi, Rakhi, or other traditional events by pairing with a silk or cotton kurta-pajama, completing the look with leather chappals or Mojaris.

• Weddings/Functions: Essential for sangeet, receptions, engagement parties, or as a family style statement during Indian weddings.

• Office & Casual: Wear over crisp formal shirts with chinos or trousers; for business-casual, swap for jeans and a T-shirt.

• Cultural & Academic: Appropriate for seminars, convocations, cultural festivals, or dignitary receptions.

• Everyday Indian Cool: A jacket that fits in everywhere—office, college, evening outings, or as a distinctive travel staple.

Quality & Comfort

• Fabric: Advanced cotton-poly blend; soft, low maintenance, and colorfast for long life.

• Fit Type: Ergonomic; available in all standard Indian menswear sizes (S-2XL), tailored for the modern build.

• Care Instructions: Machine wash with gentle cycle; easy ironing due to sturdy yet supple fabric.

• Weight: Featherlight (approx. 300g) for effortless wear in all Indian climates.

Jacket Heritage: Nehru vs. Modi

• Structural Difference: Both styles reference the same sleeveless, hip-length, straight-cut, band-collar jacket—the difference is mostly cultural and naming trend.

  • Nehru Jacket: Rooted in India’s independence era, associated with statesmanship and royal panache; traditionally worn in whites/off-whites and by the ultra-elite.

  • Modi Jacket: Popularized recently by PM Narendra Modi’s color experimentation and modern fit; broader, bolder palette, comfort-forward, adopted by the new generation for its flexibility and everyday charm.​

• Occasion Cross-Over: Once reserved for the elite and political figures, the jacket now bridges the boardroom and the baraat, symbolizing both heritage and progressive Indian identity.

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