COLORS by ALEXANDER JULIAN MEN'S FULL ZIP ALL WEATHER LUXURY JACKET

FEATURES: SOFT TO THE TOUCH FULL ZIP CLOSURE (2) CHEST POCKET (2) HIP POCKETS (2) INTERIOR POCKETS AMAZING FABRIC Alexander (Alex) Julian was born and raised in Chapel Hill, NC. His father, Maurice S. Julian, opened a cycling shop in Chapel Hill, Julian's Cyclery, later becoming a clothier and opening Julian's in 1942. Alex pursued a degree in English at the University of North Carolina while working at his father's clothing store. Alex 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, Alex 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. He subsequently bought out his father's interest, leading to a period where he and his father were in direct competition. In 1975 Alex moved to New York City with the goal of winning a prestigious Coty Award before age 30. He achieved that goal and received four additional Cotys, making him the youngest designer ever inducted into the Coty Hall of Fame. Alex was also one of the first to win the CFDA Award, receiving that honor in 1981. Subsequently, he received two Cutty Sark Menswear Awards, and the Cutty Sark Career Achievement Award, before age 40. * He became the first American clothing designer to create his own exclusive fabrics. His textile design is part of the Smithsonian's permanent collection. * Alexander Julian is credited with the iconic revamp of Tar Heel sports uniforms