Zandra Rhodes is going back to school, Last week the pink-haired fashion designer was installed as chancellor of Britain’s the University for the Creative Arts, created through the merger of the Surrey Institute of Art & Design, University College, and the Kent Institute of Art & Design.

At her London inauguration ceremony (likely the first in history to include a runway show), Rhodes eschewed the usual black cap and gown for a striking ensemble of her own design.

I wanted to make something that had the wow factor but remained in keeping with the sense of the occasion, she said of her bedazzled fuschia robe and matching hat.

I expect the distinctive color scheme and intricately designed embroidery puts my own mark on what is usually a subdued, black garment.