The Rich Tradition of Academic Regalia

Convocation is an exciting time for grads to celebrate their accomplishments and prepare for your entry into the professional world. Wearing a convocation gown is an important part of your graduation day, as the convocation gowns stem from an age-old tradition that marks the hard word of scholars.

Students began wearing robes in the 12^th century to protect themselves from the cold while walking through their drafty universities. These heavy, hooded robes became the official dress code of scholars. Students also wore square caps to symbolise their intellect, and thus the graduation hats that students still wear today were created.

 

Modern academic regalia are composed of three levels: Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. Grads wear the academic regalia that match their level of education on their graduation day, along with the instantly-recognizable graduation hat.

If you need academic regalia, including convocation robes and graduation hats, contact Harcourts in Ontario, Canada. Our robes are hand sewn from individually cut pieces to provide a perfect fit, and we exclusively use high quality materials to create our long-lasting gowns. Our robes are also hand-shirred to create a full, beautiful drape, and are custom-tailored by our skilled experts.

Harcourts in Ontario has been providing grads with academic regalia for almost two centuries and remains one of North America’s oldest robemakers. Our expert craftspeople will sew and custom-tailor your convocation robe so you look your best on your big day. Contact us today to get started.

Harcourts: You’re Best Bet For Academic Regalia

Graduation! A day that signifies the move of a person from a previous form of high school existence to a more mature being, the start of a new chapter in a person's life. Graduation is a positive experience that holds a huge impact in one’s life, so no matter the age bracket graduation ceremonies are just sitting back and enjoy memory. Being one of the biggest days of one’s life, graduation day has some formal apparels and rituals that are being followed with its specific importance added value.

Since Graduation is a major milestone in one’s life, the academic regalia that’s followed has to be perfectly going with the celebration. Each university attaches difference significance to each colour of the Convocation Regalia. The colour-coding system for each major’s Convocation Gown is different, thus all you need if you’re looking for convocation gown rentals in Toronto is Harcourts. Harcourts has been a leading supplier of graduation gowns for nearly two centuries. Amongst the best items you could receive after many years of perseverance with your studies is quality convocation attire for your momentous graduation celebration. Harcourts offer the finest selection of graduation gowns and accessories, including caps, custom robes, and mortarboards in a variety of fabric and colours.

Harcourts is the manufacturer of the world’s finest specialty robes. Custom robes are not only the best option when it comes to showcasing your academic achievements and celebrations, they can also be ordered for legal or judicial professionals, choirs or clergy members.  So if you or anyone you know requires a proper formal Court Attire, Choir Gowns, Clergy Shirts or Clergy Robes, Harcourts is the one you can trust. Their workmanship combines the best of traditional methods and modern technology, done by our skilled craftspeople.  So if you are planning for your big day: get in touch with Harcourts today and get started on getting what you actually wanted.

If you aren’t sure where to start or what exactly you need, please send in a request for information or call Harcourts at 416.977.4408.