As Sharp replied, it was "Alexander Julian!"
According to Wikipedia, "Born to Mary and Maurice S. Julian, Julian was raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a childhood playmate of James Taylor. His father, Maurice S. Julian (1916-1993) was a clothier who opened the clothing store Julian's in 1942. After working in his father's clothing store, he opened his first store in Chapel Hill, Alexander's Ambition, at age 19. The store is now located on the north side of Franklin Street and is called Julian's."
When the Big Apple called, "Julian moved to New York in 1975 and founded Alexander Julian Company. He won five Coty Awards for design -- the first before age 30 -- and later won the Cutty Sark award three times. In sports, Julian designed the uniform for the Charlotte Hornets when they joined the NBA, and re-designed the University of North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball uniforms. He created the trademark argyle pattern down the sides of the uniform, added bolder trim, and used different fabrics for the 1991-92 season upon Dean Smith's request."
His career grew as "he started the successful Colours by Alexander Julian line in 1981, and was the first designer to create his own fabrics. Later, he branched out to furniture and home furnishings, and in 2008 moved his furniture licensing to Vaughan-Bassett. Julian was the costume designer for The Player, in 1992."
A pair of tickets to the Lumina Theaters is on the way to Sharp.
Now it's time to reveal next week's Challenge. Here's how it works. Every week we'll pose a trivia question that has something to do with our community or North Carolina. The question might be about something that happened 20 years ago or someone who made the news just yesterday.
If you think you know the answer, send e-mail to chquiz@aol.com, or mail it on a postcard to Chapel Hill Challenge, The Chapel Hill Herald, 106 Mallette St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516. You also can send us a fax at (919) 918-1055. Make sure you include your name, address and phone number. Answers must be received by Thursday of the same week. Employees of the Durham Herald Co. are not eligible for the Challenge.
Each week there will be a drawing from all the correct answers. The winner will receive a pair of movie passes donated by the Lumina Theater in Southern Village. (Note: Passes may not be valid for certain shows.)
Ready to give it a try? Then load up on popcorn and Milk Duds while pondering the following: "What is Bruce Stone's connection to indie films in Chapel Hill?"
Good luck!
