Inspired by people like Eileen Gu and RedNote influencers, young Chinese women are putting their own spin on traditional ...

who bought a pink sequins graduation cap from Party City for the occasion. "They don't focus on one valedictorian, as a lot of schools do. Everyone is important." Headmaster Paul Bianchi writes a ...

Another potential post-graduation gift is the Sequin Hello Kitty plushie, with this version wearing a blue cap but eschewing the gown altogether, instead sporting a matching blue one-piece outfit.

Why do people wear white to graduation ... doesn't clash with any cap-and-gown combo). That said, there's no rule book for graduation. Jewel tones, pastels and sequins can all fit the occasion ...