This year’s senior class can graduate with new gowns designed by Alexander Julian. UNC says the new gowns are a closer match to “true” Carolina blue and are also more environmentally friendly.
“As a colorist, ever since Holden Thorp was inaugurated as Chancellor, I have been on him like a wet, dirty T-shirt to let me try to improve the true blueness of the robe color,” Julian said.
The fabric is made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic bottles and the gowns will be made by a manufacturer in Virginia.
The gowns will cost $54.99, up $5 from last year’s gown.
Here’s a photo showing the old gowns, described by Julian as “aqua.” Read more about the new gowns here.
What do you think? Do you like the new look?
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