Aasmani Mogra Bandi

The Aasmani Mogra Bandi is named for sky and for jasmine — a powder blue ground carrying a mogra floral, delicate but not fussy. Of all the Nehru jackets in this collection, this is the one that travels furthest across occasions without changing its nature.

Cut from pure cotton with a mandarin collar, powder blue is one of the most forgiving colours in Indian festive dressing: it reads formal enough for a wedding, relaxed enough for an evening out, and light enough to work through warm-weather celebrations without effort. The mogra print adds texture to the surface without adding weight to the look.

Wear it to a wedding reception, a festive dinner, or a summer occasion where you want to feel like yourself rather than dressed up. It pairs with white as a classic; it pairs with soft grey or cream for something quieter.

• Fabric: Pure cotton
• Fit: Regular fit, true to size — size up if between sizes
• Care: Cold hand-wash, dry flat in shade
• Styling: White kurta and white pyjama for a clean festive look; plain grey cotton shirt with slim white trousers for a relaxed evening register