The authentic Harvard crimson fabric is one of the most prominent features of the Harvard University doctoral outfit.  Traditional style pleats, double-bell sleeves, a deluxe button and cord on the back with zipper front closure give this hand-crafted and custom-tailored outfit a distinctive appearance.  Rich black velvet doctoral panels and bars are clearly visible against the crimson fabric of the gown.  Degree colored embroidered "crows feet" on the velvet panels at chest level indicate the discipline of the earned degree.

The proper cap to be worn with the authentic Harvard University doctoral outfit is a 4 corner black mortarboard with a black silk tassel, or 4 corner black velvet tam with a black tassel.

Your outfit would not be complete without the doctoral hood.  The Harvard University doctoral hood is distinct in design in that it is not trimmed in degree color velvet.  The black shell is lined with fabric in the same crimson color and fabric as the gown.

In conjunction with the Office of the University Marshal, University Cap & Gown was instrumental in the redevelopment of the authentic crimson color to the Harvard University doctoral gown.