<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">academic costume</topic></authority><related type="narrower"><topic>mortarboards</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>academic robes</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>academic hoods</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>academic tassels</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>ceremonial costume</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>academic apparel</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>academic dress</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>costume, academic</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Refers to the various costumes worn by university and collegiate faculty, administrators, and graduating students at graduation ceremonies and other special occasions. The most common element of academic costume is the gown, a tradition dating to the Middle Ages. Decorative hoods and various caps, including the mortarboard, are other common elements of academic costume. Trimmings of various colors may be used to refer to different disciplines of study. ]]></note></mads>