mandarin collar

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mandarin collar

A close-fitting circular standup collar usually divided in front. Also called Nehru collar.

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Mandarin collar

(Clothing & Fashion) a high stiff round collar

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man′darin col′lar

a narrow stand-up collar not quite meeting at the front.

[1950–55]

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Popularly referred to as bishop collar, the mandarin collar works its own wonders.

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The Mandarin collar and cuffs are lined with a soft microfiber fabric for comfort.

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* Mandarin collar shirts paired with blue denims and chukka boots or dark denims with a lightweight blazer and Chelsea Boots is an elegant modern casual outfit.

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With key pieces which include Drop shoulder Tees, Torn Denims, Mandarin Collar Shirts and Tonal Stripe Polos in colours like Cold Greys, Dry Pinks, Powder Blues and washed whites, the collection has been made with environmental friendly organic and recycled cotton, recycled polyester and Tencel - which have been dyed with environmental friendly inks.

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Sticking to black, she chose a sophisticated fitted dress, by Tarun Tahiliani, with an embroidered mandarin collar and wide belt.

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Made of silk gazar with a layer of guipure lace, the twopiece outfit's top came with a Mandarin collar and threequarter length sleeves.

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The bride wore an elegant ivory gown in a mermaid silhouette with a mandarin collar by Justin Alexander.