Alexander Julian was born on February 8,1948 and is an American fashion designer, known for his Colours clothing brand and designing his own clothing fabric.
12 Facts About Alexander Julian
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Alexander Julian pursued a degree in English at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill while working at his father's clothing store.
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Julian pleaded with his father to open a store of his own, and while his family was away for a month in the summer of 1969, Julian released one of his father's tenants from a lease, dropping out of school and at age 19 opening his first store, Alexander's Ambition.
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Alexander Julian subsequently bought out his father's interest, leading to a period where he and his father were in direct competition.
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In 1973 Alexander Julian campaigned for the Chapel Hill Board of Aldermen, finishing fifth.
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In 1988, Alexander Julian received a Distinguished Alumni award from UNC.
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Alexander Julian has three children with his wife, the former Meagan Mannell and three children by previous marriages.
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Alexander Julian later rebuilt his businesses, beginning again from his furniture line, which he had started in 1994 and not consolidated under the venture fund.
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Alexander Julian designed the uniform for the Charlotte Hornets when they joined the NBA, and re-designed the University of North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball uniforms.
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Alexander Julian designed the stadium seating for the Charlotte Knights baseball team in 1990, using seats in fourteen different colors to create a pattern not unlike a textile pattern.
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In 1990 Alexander Julian designed the apparel for the Newman-Haas IndyCar team, including drivers Mario and Michael Andretti.
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Alexander Julian was the costume designer for the 1992 Robert Altman film, The Player.