HBCU Varsity Signature Series - Xavier University of Louisiana

“Emerald Grit, Written in Stone.”   Product Story Wear more than school colors—wear a legacy. Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier University of Louisiana is a sanctuary of faith, scholarship, and resilience born amid segregation in New Orleans  . It endures as the only historically Black and Catholic university in the nation—a crown forged in conviction.  This Ash + Black varsity cap is an heirloom, not headwear. The soft ash wool mirrors the time-worn limestone of Xavier’s Gothic Revival Main Building—grounded, refined, and unyielding  . The bold black brim speaks to disciplined scholarship, faith under pressure, and purpose unmarred by adversity. Emblazoned with a crisp varsity “X” in pristine white—this is more than a letter. It’s a legacy of integrity, perseverance, and pride. Design Highlights Crown: Ash wool, structured—subtle yet striking, echoing Xavier’s architectural landmarks. Visor: Matte black flat brim, modern gravit