Case Study: Ceremonial robes for UK university Executive team and Honorarys

Working in close partnership with the university, each gown was developed to reflect its identity — blending tradition with contemporary detail. Our design team created new patterns unique to the institution, ensuring every garment was individually sized and tailored to fit.

Ceremonial graduation gown officer
Truro Damask
£220.00
oakleaf braid in gold and silver
Oakleaf Braid
from £145.00

Custom ceremonial gown and hat - Academic Reglaia

This collaboration marks another milestone in Aura’s ongoing work with universities across the UK — designing bespoke academic and ceremonial attire that honours heritage while embracing modern identity.

Chancellors gown in Ceremonial procession
Ceremonial gown and Stiff skull mortarboard
Chancellors gown and stiff skull mortarboard
Graduation ceremony officers gown
Ceremonial procession senior officers regalia

Design Features

The set included:
Officer gowns featuring the university’s colour palette and the Staffordshire knot motif
Bonnets and stiff skull mortarboards for the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor
All pieces were handcrafted in our Exeter atelier using UK-woven fabrics chosen for their quality and drape.

Delivery timeframes

Despite the project’s short timeframe, the suite was designed, constructed, and delivered within eight weeks, in time for the university’s summer graduation ceremonies. This collaboration marks another milestone in Aura’s ongoing work with universities across the UK — designing bespoke academic and ceremonial attire that honours heritage while embracing modern identity

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