Lilly Sorority 2013 class predictions

[GeorgiaGreek]

I'm most surprised that ZTA hasn't had one yet. I feel like if it's not in the next round there could be backlash. I'm not even in ZTA nor do I have any connection with them (other than being in an NPC group) but I think it's their turn to get a print just because of their size and national visibility, especially because of their huge contributions to the Komen organization. They also seem to always vote and comment so much when Lilly posts sorority stuff on facebook that there's obviously a huge market waiting for it.

I doubt SDT will get one for a while, especially since the areas of prominence and the area of Lilly's popularity don't overlap too much, but I just hope if Lilly ever gets around to us, they use Cafe au Lait and Old Blue, not the primary blue and primary yellow so many companies use for our stuff. I don't even get why they use yellow, brown is closer to cafe au lait anyway.

[aesovs]

Just based on which prints made it to the final round of voting, I'd definitely agree with adipose, but I'd also add Tri Sigma, because for the past two years Lilly has made five prints. I think that out of all of the sororities left, Tri Sig probably has the largest presence in places that Lilly is popular.

I've been gunning for a Gamma Phi print, but if we don't get one this year, I guess I'll just wait it out. I remember reading that Lilly intends to finish out the print series for all NPC groups, however long that takes.

[shirley1929]

I've wondered if the reason why ZTA hasn't happened yet is because they're trying to co-brand with a pink ribbon and want/need Komen's blessing?

[aesovs]

Originally Posted by shirley1929

I've wondered if the reason why ZTA hasn't happened yet is because they're trying to co-brand with a pink ribbon and want/need Komen's blessing?

I'm not sure...I haven't seen a print yet that's alluded to philanthropy. Co-branding would be cool, but it also would make me wonder why they wouldn't try it for the other prints. Maybe since the pink ribbon could be considered to go along with Zeta's symbols?

I would be interested to see how the public vote plays into which sororities they pick, because I feel like Zeta's always had a really strong vote.

[AGDee]

I'll put a disclaimer here.. these views are not the views of AGD or my sisters...plenty of them love Lilly and were voting like crazy.

That said, I am clearly a northerner because I don't "get" Lilly. I can't imagine wearing those kinds of prints or buying anything in those prints. They aren't my style at all. I suspect ZTA hasn't gotten a print yet because the whole thing is a ploy to get sororities to market for Lilly for free and if they keep a "big" sorority hold out, they can milk that for all its worth.

Then again, I'm kind of anti-designer of any type and I don't wear t-shirts, etc. that market for a company (like Old Navy shirts that say Old Navy prominently, shirts with a Nike swoosh, etc.) If I paid for the product, I'm not going to advertise for them too. They should be paying me to wear stuff like that.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by AGDee

That said, I am clearly a northerner because I don't "get" Lilly. I can't imagine wearing those kinds of prints or buying anything in those prints. They aren't my style at all.

For the most part, I agree. I have never bought anything from Lilly. The thing I like about the sorority prints, though, is that I like the idea of wearing something that isn't obviously my letters, but would be recognized by another Greek. This goes along with being a Northerner; I don't want to shout my affiliation from the rooftops in a professional setting, but it's cool to connect with other Greeks.

For example, I see a lot of AKA stuff that is green and pink and says 1908. Obvious to anyone in the D9, but not necessarily to a non-Greek (or even to an NPCer). I'd love to see more stuff like that in the Phi Mu collection.

That said, the only item I can imagine wanting in the Phi Mu print is the Murphee, and I'll be damned if I am gonna pay $80 for a scarf.

[trisigma212]

I think Tri Sigma will probably be in the next class. People say its a size thing, but remember, they were in the voting to the final round in the last class. Plus the colors and symbols easily align with Lilly- Purple and White and sailboats and violets. One of the easier prints to come up with, I think. I do think its ridiculous that they make it out as if voting makes a difference though, since they had the final say and ZTA was on top in terms of voting presence. I know that pissed a whole lot of people off.

Personally, I own a few Lilly things- some dresses and a planner. I went to college in the south, but other than a few girls here and there, Lilly wasn't really seen on campus. Most of us derived our wardrobes from White House Black Market, Ann Taylor, etc. More classic in terms of style- no crazy prints. I think the sorority prints in general are garish and not my style, but since they come in accessories, I'm more likely to wear one or two bright prints and pair it with my mostly black wardrobe.

I feel sorry for any group that has to go last. No point in voting anymore, right? No hoopla surrounding it. Sure you're excited, but every other group that already has one, they don't care anymore. They've got what they want. I think this voting crap was a horrible idea from the beginning.

[BabyPiNK_FL]

I bought the tumbler-everything else is out of my price range or will just get dirty like crazy.

[AOII Angel]

I wouldn't pay $5 for anything with the Pepto Panda on it. I know AOIIs are glad to have the print, but it's terrible. I'm surprised any of the other groups bother with this any more. Every time the prints come out, they are disappointing.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

I wouldn't pay $5 for anything with the Pepto Panda on it. I know AOIIs are glad to have the print, but it's terrible. I'm surprised any of the other groups bother with this any more. Every time the prints come out, they are disappointing.

Hahaha, this made me laugh. Thanks.

[shadokat]

This is hysterical!!

That being said, I agree with the others who say they aren't Lilly fans. I think it's an acquired taste, and not one I'm ever going to acquire! Just like I don't get the buzz over Vera Bradley bags...they look like my grandmother's knitting bag...BLECH!

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

I wouldn't pay $5 for anything with the Pepto Panda on it. I know AOIIs are glad to have the print, but it's terrible. I'm surprised any of the other groups bother with this any more. Every time the prints come out, they are disappointing.

[IndianaSigKap]

^^Me too! Pepto panda made me giggle. Vineyard Vines has a sorority line, but the prints are mainly letters and small symbols. Not sure I'd like a SK print in their line.

[glittergal1985]

Originally Posted by IndianaSigKap

^^Me too! Pepto panda made me giggle. Vineyard Vines has a sorority line, but the prints are mainly letters and small symbols. Not sure I'd like a SK print in their line.

VV is designing a Theta Phi Alpha line and I'm hoping it will hold me over until we finally get our turn with Lilly, so I have high hopes for getting a classic and understated print (not covered with penguins!) But a couple of the current designs do make me a little nervous.

Btw, I would adore a panhellenic print if Lilly would make one!

[IndianaSigKap]

^^ Beware! Instead of pepto pandas you could end up with periwinkle penguins! :-)

[glittergal1985]

Originally Posted by IndianaSigKap

^^ Beware! Instead of pepto pandas you could end up with periwinkle penguins! :-)

Lol, that's EXACTLY what I'm afraid of. If only these companies would let us vote on the actual designs of the prints