The design of school uniforms in China is controversial, with many people believing it to be aesthetically devoid and some even believing that it is not even worthy of themselves. It is surprising that the traditional Chinese costumes of cheongsam and tunics have been misappropriated as school uniforms by other countries, and Korean schools are particularly interested in this.
This situation has led many to reflect on whether Chinese school uniforms should better incorporate traditional cultural elements to enhance their artistry and appeal. At the same time, it is also necessary to strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights to prevent other countries from misappropriating our traditional cultural heritage at will.
Exploring the school uniform styles of six countries around the world, Vietnamese school uniforms are known for saving fabrics, and Russian school uniforms are jokingly called maid suits, compared to Japan's "deformed aesthetic".
After reading it, you may have a new understanding of the peculiarities of other school uniforms, but which one is the most acceptable to you? Let's explore together!
After Chinese netizens found the school uniform of the Thai girl, they expressed their desire to exchange it with their own school uniform. In contrast, China's unisex sportswear school uniforms appear too wide and lack a sense of design.
School uniforms in Thailand are more fashionable, with skirts and bows for girls and boys tucked into shorts for a more energetic look. What's more commendable is that the design of Thai school uniforms is full of sunshine, vigor and youthfulness, which can better enhance the appearance of students.
In China, students have to wear school uniforms from kindergarten, and when it comes to primary and secondary schools, school uniforms are basically wide sportswear shapes, with different colors, such as cool blue, environmental green, charming red, black purple, etc., almost all the colors you can think of, the school can make it.
In this kind of cookie-cutter school uniform, everyone fights not only for academic performance, but also for appearance.
While Chinese university students enjoy the freedom to dress when they go to university, Thai university students are required to follow the rule that they must wear a uniform to school. However, Thai students were able to reinvent themselves with the uniforms, which allowed them to show a different style over the course of four years.
The girls' school uniform tops are getting tighter and tighter, and the skirts are getting shorter and shorter, which is known as "the best school uniform in the world", and has attracted the attention of the Japanese media. In addition, open Thailand also has gender-neutral school uniforms, where boys can wear skirts and girls can wear trousers.
English school uniforms have a long history and have been widely used since the 16th century. This culture is centered on rules and is full of profound charm. The school uniforms in Harry Potter are a vivid embodiment of this culture, giving students a sense of belonging and identity to the school, which in turn inspires a sense of purpose.
There have been some exquisite designs in the history of British school uniforms, and they have even been hailed as:"Artwork", such as a tuxedo with a straw hat or high hat, shows off the British gentleman's demeanor. However, as times have changed, traditional British school uniforms have become more practical, inclusive and comfortable because they are expensive and impractical.
However, there are also some schools that insist on maintaining non-modern school uniforms, such as the ** Hospital School, founded in 1560, which still insists that each student wear a blue cloak with yellow stockings underneath, which is very similar to the wizard's costume in Harry Potter.
When the principal proposed to replace the modern school uniform, the students in the school unexpectedly expressed their desire to keep the traditional school uniform. As a result, this uniform has become the oldest school uniform in the world.
The British school uniform style still retains an aristocratic temperament, with boys wearing suits, trousers and ties, while girls can choose to dress according to the climate, whether it is trousers or skirts.
However, the scorching heat of the summer has limited the choice of dress for boys, who cannot choose to wear shorts to school. As a result, students in the UK showed their innovative spirit and expressed themselves in a unique way, that is, boys chose to wear skirts to school.
In South Korea, from elementary school to university, school uniforms are indispensable clothing for students, and they are also a beautiful scenery on campus. With the popularity of Korean soap operas, school uniforms have become fashionable, and not only students but also celebrities wear them for advertising.
Through the endorsement effect of celebrities, school uniform manufacturers have successfully improved the degree of imitation by students in major schools, and at the same time, they have also greatly improved the quality of school uniforms.
It turns out that each country's school uniform has its own characteristics. For example, in South Korea, although the winter is cold, the school uniform of girls is still a short skirt. In order to show off their figure, many girls will go to great lengths to make their skirts shorter and tighter.
Some netizens also compared Chinese school uniforms with Korean ones. Chinese school uniforms, while simple and plain, are also more conservative. Although Chinese school uniforms are not very focused on appearance, they are popular in Korea because they give students peace of mind and do not have to worry about strange people making decisions.
In contrast, Chinese school uniforms, although practical, cheap and comfortable, and easy to wear every day, are disliked because they are not good-looking.
Vietnam is a country full of oriental charm, and Ao Dai is the country's representative costume, which is ubiquitous. In the past, Ao Dai was only the exclusive clothing of powerful families, and ordinary working people did not have access to it.
However, with the advent of the 20th century, Ao Dai has undergone earth-shaking changes. It retains the original four-cardigan design, but adds a front and back placket to make it more tactful and more able to accentuate the curves of the female figure.
Today, Ao Dai is no longer just a garment, but also a symbol of Vietnamese culture, which is deeply loved and recognized by the public. So, we can say that Ao Dai is the national costume of Vietnam and a unique cultural symbol of this country.
Ao Dai, the standard clothing of Vietnamese campuses, shows the fresh charm of Vietnamese female students with its unique silk fabric and tight-fitting design. Confusingly, however, on Vietnam's official Chinese edition**, the garment is incorrectly labeled as a "cheongsam."
The Chinese cheongsam is our unique traditional garment, which is very similar to the Ao Dai in Vietnam. The prototype of Ao Dai is said to be the first Chinese cheongsam, so Vietnamese officials prefer to use "cheongsam" to describe Ao Dai.
From 1834 onwards, after students were required to wear uniforms, a group of blonde girls began to wear the classic black and white uniforms. Some schools even put different styles of lace on the white skirts, and sometimes even require white hair flowers.
Even after the collapse of the Soviet Union, many schools in Russia still adhered to the traditional maid's uniform dress. At the end of high school, students also wear these uniforms to celebrate their graduation moments.
In Japan, you can experience a different culture.
Japanese schools have some strict school rules, such as no long hair, no nails, uniform dress, zipper and buttons. However, these school rules have become a serious social problem in Japan.
Because school uniforms are not only a part of the campus culture, but also a symbol that carries the memories of youth. However, the ** of the school uniform is very high, almost equivalent to a year's tuition, which has become a shackle for students.
To make matters worse, the style and quality of school uniforms also affect the school's reputation and students. Therefore, some schools will take the initiative to shorten girls' skirts, but this undoubtedly makes school uniforms another form of bondage.
The style of boys' school uniforms is usually relatively simple, similar to China's tunics, usually round-mouthed stand-up collar formal wear. However, many schools not only require students to wear uniforms, but also have some harsh school rules.
For example, at Osaka Prefectural High School, a female student was forced to dye her hair black because she had dyed her brown hair, and the school took her to court. In addition to that, in junior high school, there were 158% of students were asked to wear underwear in the specified color, compared to 25% of the students were forced to check the color of their underwear.
Some schools have drawn the attention of male teachers by mandating that underwear must be white, and even confiscating underwear during school trips, allowing students to travel in a "vacuum".
However, this strict school rule is just one of many jaw-dropping "black school rules" in Japan. In contrast, although China's sportswear school uniform is loose and fat, it is not very beautiful, but it is strong and dirt-resistant, durable, and perfectly protects the privacy and safety of adolescent students, which is commendable.