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Sir Ube - A dapper gentleman dressed in a purple suit and analogue of Professor Plum who is described as a charismatic yet shy academic who is "more comfortable in his research" than anywhere else. He is named for the ube. Dr. Rose - A woman dressed in a black dress and a rose top and pumps. She is a hybridization of Mrs. White and Dr. Orchid.
December 6: The Color Purple Premiere. At the premiere of The Color Purple in Los Angeles, Oprah wore a vibrant, body-skimming gown by Dolce & Gabanna, a sparkly purple clutch, and matching heels ...
The sleeves are purple and held back with white twisted cords and buttons. The hood is purple, fully lined and bound around the gown with ½" white watered silk, and with a purple velvet ribbon ½" from the cowl edge. Research doctorate recipients wear a hat, which is a black velvet Tudor bonnet with purple cord and tassel.
Weave details visible on a purple-colored velvet fabric. Velvet is a type of woven fabric with a dense, even pile [1] that gives it a distinctive soft feel. Historically, velvet was typically made from silk. Modern velvet can be made from silk, linen, cotton, wool, synthetic fibers, silk-cotton blends, or synthetic-natural fiber blends. [2]
Puce is a brownish purple color. The term comes from the French couleur puce, literally meaning "flea color". [2]Puce became popular in the late 18th century in France. It appeared in clothing at the court of Louis XVI, and was said to be a favorite color of Marie Antoinette, though there are no portraits of her wearing it.
Imperial Robe of purple velvet – the robe worn at the conclusion of the ceremony, on exit from the abbey. It comprises an embroidered ermine cape with a train of purple silk velvet, trimmed with Canadian ermine and fully lined with pure silk English satin. The purple recalls the imperial robes of Roman Emperors. [117]
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