The origins of the kurta date back to ancient or early-medieval era wherein it was commonly worn in India and Central Asia ; these nomadic tunics, or upper body garments, evolved into the kurta stylistically over the centuries, as it was a garment worn for daily wear as well as for formal occasions. The Indian subcontinent gave birth to this traditional attire. The word kurta has its origins in the Urdu, Hindustani language and has also got the name from the Sanskrit word kuratu or kurtaka. In Persian it literally means a collarless shirt and it indeed is a collarless dress but some variants have a collar. This attire is commonly worn in some countries like Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka as well. The men’s kurta is combined with pyjamas, churidar, pants, jeans, Dhoti, salwar and Lungis and is stitched in fabrics like linen, cotton and silk. Kurtas are a part of ethnic wear for men and there are different varieties of them such as: Kalidar, Angarkha, Aline, kurtas, just to name a few. Regional styles also include the Bhopali, Hyderabadi, Lucknowi and straight-cut kurtas. Men’s ethnic wear kurtas command a vast repertoire of methods, traditional and modern, for embellishing fabric. However, the most common decoration is embroidery. Many light summer kurtas feature Chikan embroidery, a specialty of Lucknow This embroidery is typically executed on light, semi-transparent fabric in a matching thread, while the rich festive kurtas have all sorts of lustrous and wide variety of embroidery techniques that are used to create exquisite version of designer kurtas. Men’s kurtas are considered the most versatile and staple ethnic attires. There is a wide variety of styles to choose from if one were to buy kurtas online. A kurta is the most comfortable silhouette to fit into and could be styled with a waistcoat to make the ensemble look dressier. The men’s kurta set is not just comfortable but also as chic & the new emend so it is always in trend. A mix of structurally detailed solid kurtas, embroidered and printed kurtas styles, beautifully sum up the RR collection this season. Flowy, asymmetric and structured silhouettes make a unique array of styles within the collection to given enough choice to clients. A particular signature yet modern take on a kurta style created by the RR brand is the English Kurta: styled around the shirt detailing and cut shorter than most Kurt styles, the stand-up collar and cuffs are well defined and give it a global edge. It is coupled with the Rathore breeches to give an added touch of uniqueness. Some of the do’s and don’ts when making a the right kurta choice would be as follows:1. Avoid wearing see-through kurtas without inners or vests.2. Make sure the kurta falls proportionally and there are no pull at the seams.3. Do not overload the side pockets of the kurta, as it starts to look sloppy.4. It is better to go for a jacquard and texture based fabric for a kurta, in case wearing too much embroidery is not in line with your personal style, as the former looks as dressy if styled well.5. It looks more masculine and slick if the regular kurta sleeves are rolled up.6. The fit needs to be right and cannot look baggy or oversized.7. A set of kurta buttons always adds an accent to the entire silhouette.8. The ideal footwear to go with kurtas would be: Kolhapuris, Peshawari sandals (work ideally with slim pants and salwar lowers), monk straps with breeches as A lower and Juttis.Longer length and very flared kurtas proportionately look better on tall individuals while the shorter length kurta works better on average to short height individuals. All in all the kurta’s humble yet universal appeal has given it the presence it deserves.

The Nehru jacket gained popularity and significance during the days of the Raj and the name was coined after Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru who was an integral part of the Indian independence movement, and later became the first Prime Minister of India. The feature that distinguishes this jacket from a normal suit jacket is its “bandh “collar, which was originally a part of court dressing in northern India. This collar is a band, stand-up collar while the waistcoat or jacket has a button closure up until the collar. It is a hip-length tailored waistcoat for men, with its structure modelled around the Achkan and could also be considered a variation of the Jodhpur jacket. It was predominantly Made of handspun fabric during 1940’s India. Unlike the achkan, which falls somewhere close to the knees, the Nehru jacket is shorter in length and more commonly described as a men’s waistcoat, nowadays. The oddest part about the word “Nehru” attached with it is that Nehru did not patronise the evolved waistcoat styling but in fact he wore the more traditional silhouette version of it which was the achkan that caught on with this trend name, later given to this designer Nehru jacket. Until that time the Nehru jacket was known as 'band gale Ica coat', which means 'closed neck coat.' The jacket began to be marketed as the Nehru jacket in Europe and America in the mid-1960s. Its popularity was further spurred and the jacket reappeared in James Bond movies, it was patronised by the aspirational classes in society, by the minimalism of the Mod lifestyle and became an instant rage when worn by music bands like the Beatles and subsequently the Monkees. The other silhouettes and variations and common names for this waistcoat are Sadri and Bandi which is a sleeveless-vest jacket, traditionally worn over an angarkha, qameez or kurta by men. Historically these were worn by the masses, decorated with various styles of folk embroidery for festive occasions. It is now part of everyday dressing for men and has gained popularity among the political class throughout India, in a big way. It is hard to state the exact time when the origins of the Nehru jacket came into existence. India was invaded several times by foreign intruders, and each intrusion had a cultural impact on the Indian lifestyle. However, it can be believed that the first garment that resembled the Nehru jacket evolved sometime around the 10th century. These garments were not jackets; instead, they were worn as shirts, more like inner garments worn under some other sort of full length coats. However, it could be a possibility that these inner shirts eventually evolved into becoming the Nehru jacket. These shirts were initially collarless and buttonless, and were fastened with the help of strings or threads attached to them with an extra layer of fabric that overlapped in the front, like a double breasted jacket. After the Muslim rulers came to India, long shirts with tunic collars appeared. These knee length shirts resembled modern nightshirts, and were called ‘Kurta’. Kurtas were cut quite loose, since they were meant to be comfortable. In keeping with the Indian climate, these shirts were mostly made from hand woven cotton or Silk and for colder climate the same concept was recreated into the waistcoat that over the years has been over kurta and shirt like silhouettes. Brand RR has reimagined their version of this jacket calling it the Bandh gala waistcoat and given a signature appeal. This designer Nehru jacket is a wardrobe essential and is an integral part of the brands’ product offering and an absolute favourite amongst its customers.

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The Jodhpur Suits for weddings seem to be a wardrobe staple and have been reinvented season after season be it silhouette structures, colour-play, hand woven textiles or surface treatments. Traditionally the Jodhpuri suit for men seems to be inspired by military dressing and has a characteristic stand up collar around the neck area. The top left side welt pocket is designed to accommodate the pocket square, while the bottom two flap pockets complete the jacket detailing giving it a finishing touch. The Jodhpuri Bandgala suit can be combined with classic pants that match the jacket, breeches, stylised jacquard slim pants or even rouched pants to give it a fresh appeal. It is the ideal wedding dress for grooms especially for engagement, cocktail or reception functions that are vital events as part of the wedding programme. There could be varied use of fabrics when designing these wedding suits for men; starting with jacquard or solid wool or wool silk blends to handloom fabrics like silk and silk blends in solid or jacquard textures such as: tanchoi, brocade, dupion and taffeta. These Jodhpuri suits for weddings can be beautifully accessorised with jewellery such as: bejewelled button sets, brooches, collar pins and cufflinks. Added accessories that further help accentuate the look are formal lace up shoes, a timeless wristwatch and a neck cravat. The key is to balance the look with these subtle details that makes a huge impact to the overall ensemble, giving it a distinct appeal. The emergence of the first ever Jodhpuri suit design, goes back in time to when Sir Pratap Singh of Jodhpur’s luggage went missing on his visit to England to attend the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Queen Victoria in 1987. He chose not to wear Western attire for the occasion and opted to design a new attire that he eventually got stitched from a Savile Row tailor for the event. Infact these suits were popularized by him on this very tour since he was an avid polo player. He along with his polo team was not only lauded for their performance in the polo matches but also for their sense of style. Jodhpuri suits have been a symbol of luxury and finesse since the bygone era of regal India, from being adorned in royal weddings in India to formal events Jodhpuris are considered a popular Indo-western attire of gentlemen. Over time even key political figures have patronised this suit. In current times these Bandhgala suits have become a global phenomena and are an ideal attire that people choose, for black tie or red carpet events. Resplendent with the splendour and charisma of old world luxury, Jodhpuri suits are an object of desire for all men. It is sure to evoke a feeling of grandiose to anyone wearing it. Traditional in essence with a new age sensibility is what has made this synonymous product offering by brand RR its hallmark go-to item. Hand crafting a Jodhpuri Suit, requires immaculate and impeccable tailoring standards so as to achieve the right cut and fit. This tailored look is the very redefinition of dapper dressing. When you order a RR bespoke Bandhgala suit you can be rest assured that it is crafted especially for you and is a one of kind product that is the very definition of heritage dressing.