It’s a rivalry as old as the universities themselves: Hampton University versus Howard University. If you ask Howard students, their school is the real HU, and of course Hampton folks say the same… but now, we’re putting the two historically Black universities up against each other for a fashion showdown!
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Ahead of the fifth annual “Truth and Service” football game between the viral HUs on Sept. 20, The Root is taking a look at which university does it better. Howard or Hampton… And we’ll let you decide.
First Day on the Howard Yard
If it’s one thing to know about Howard students it’s that everyday is a fashion show on the Yard! These students put on their best outfits for the first day of school this year, and as you can expect… they’re not the only ones who rose to the occasion.
Hampton University’s First Day Fits
Just three hours away from Howard, students at Hampton University showed out for the first day of school. From custom-made bags to silk presses and heels, these students were dressed to impress!
‘Models of the Mecca’ Fashion Show
When we say production, this is exactly what we mean! What other school do you know can pull off a fashion show like this one???
Hampton Freshman Fashion Show
From dance routines and catwalk choreography to these stunning outfits curated by Hampton freshmen, it’s clear that a time was had as the rest of the community came out to celebrate another successful fashion show!
Homecoming at Howard
Last year’s Howard homecoming’s theme celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the annual event. This on top of the fact that former Vice President Kamala Harris– a HU graduate– was running for president made this arguably the best homecoming yet!
Homecoming at Hampton
At Hampton, homecoming means darties (day parties)! And while folks were focused on the football game, these students brought high fashion to their campus.
Repping Howard’s Colors
Howard’s school colors are red, white and blue, so better believe the HU community will rep these colors every chance they get!
Hampton’s Game Day Colors
These ladies showed up and out in their best blue and white to rep their university colors for game day!
Howard Friendships
They say the friends you make in college are for life, and these stunning Howard women not only look good, but they clearly know how to have a good time!
Hampton Fellas
These members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Hampton looked spiffy in their fraternity cardigans. @sashadime commented on the post saying, “Oh to be young, black, gifted and educated!!!”
Howard Freshmen
It might be their first year at Howard, but already these freshmen are making a fashion statement!
Freshman Year at Hampton
Whether it’s custom Hampton gear or having an all-pink dorm room to match with your all-pink outfit, clearly these freshmen at Hampton love their HBCU and aren’t afraid to show it!
Divine 9 at Howard
We couldn’t talk about Howard fashion without giving a special shoutout to the members of Greek organizations on campus. On the night of the November election, all nine fraternities and sororities put on a show dressed in their best presidential looks!
Divine 9 at Hampton
The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. wore custom jackets during last year’s homecoming. As you can tell, these women were not playing when it came down to their outfits! Each brought their own flare to the look.
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