How An Upscale Fashion Designer And Jim Henson’s Daughter Made Charlotte Hornets Gear Legendary

Posted Jun 3, 2013
By 1988, Carolina native Alexander Julian had established himself in New York as a fashion designer known for incorporating bright colors into upscale men’s clothing. Twenty-five years later, his company is still going strong, and his most popular contribution to menswear is remembered for its bold combination of teal and purple — but it’s not an item of high fashion. (BuzzFeed)

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