India, Feb. 8 -- By Nikita Bishay

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 8 (ANI): President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen made a striking sartorial statement at India's 77th Republic Day parade by wearing a Banarasi brocade bandhgala jacket designed by noted Indian designer Rajesh Pratap Singh, drawing attention to India's rich textile heritage.

The bandhgala, crafted in a vibrant blend of burgundy and gold, featured clean lines and a regal silhouette and was paired with white trousers, reflecting a seamless blend of tradition and contemporary elegance.

Talking about the outfit, Rajesh Pratap Singh told ANI, "I don't think so much. I just make things. I'm just a tailor. I just made it."

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