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What is a school uniform? At Uniforme Prestige we prefer to talk about " school uniform ". This uniform is the one that you, school principals, will be able to design with our help, and then propose to the students and their families. A wardrobe in the colors of your institution and embodying its values.
Where does the school uniform come from? Why was it abandoned in France while many countries are still very attached to it?
It is in England, in the 16th century, that the uniform as we know it was born. Initially reserved for children in charity schools, it was eventually adopted by all schools. The goal? To erase all social and religious distinctions.
Even today in the United Kingdomthere is an overwhelming majority of schools with compulsory dress.
Like the Anglo-Saxon countries, Germany has long advocated the wearing of school uniforms. But, associated with the Hitler Youth, it eventually disappeared.
In France, the school uniform appeared in the 18th century. Very similar to the military uniform, it was above all a tool for discipline and submission to authority. It was abandoned in 1968. Only a few schools kept it, like the high schools of the Defense.
Today, the dress code required by a growing number of schools is no longer strictly speaking a uniform.
Indeed, this term refers to a strict military vocabulary. This is far from the values of freedom and benevolence that are found in most schools.
Of course, the dress code imposed by the internal regulations is most often mandatory. Most often, it is the same for everyone. This is legitimate, because it is the primary idea: students who wear this type of clothing are immediately recognizable.
Nowadays, wearing regulation clothes is above all synonymous with belonging to a group. It is a way of displaying a distinctive sign.
The cut and style have nothing to do with the army. The school uniforms of the 21st century are in fact aesthetic, colorful, comfortable and practical!
For some time now, school uniforms have been making a comeback in French schools.
Principals, teachers, families, and even students praise its advantages. Politicians such as Xavier Darcos emphasize its importance.
The introduction of school uniforms in primary and secondary schools is generally seen as an additional educational tool.
As a factor of equality, it contributes to a better integration of all. It facilitates a good school climate and, consequently, is conducive to the smooth progress of learning.
School uniforms are not compulsory, yet they are increasingly popular. It helps students to find their place in the group. It encourages solidarity, respect for their peers and the institution, and eliminates any pressure related to appearance.
Uniforme Prestige accompanies you in the creation of your regulatory outfit and your online store.
Together we bring your project to life. This can range from designing a near-total wardrobe to a single distinctive element, such as a sweatshirt in your establishment's colors.
Uniforme Prestige does not have any stock. Indeed, each of our projects is unique, just like our partnerships.
Some of them will ask us for a specific idea: uniforms for boys with dark pants, for girls with a skirt, light colored shirts with short sleeves in the summer, long sleeves in the winter, with a jacket for cold weather, etc.
Others will need more guidance. In all cases, our team of stylists will accompany you. Together, we create outfits that reflect your image, your values and your requirements in terms of comfort, solidity and practicality.
