This is a very odd mentality to me. As someone who has attended schools with uniforms, as well as schools with almost no dress code, I’ve never understood the idea of your school wardrobe being pertinent to the ‘real world’. High school is likely one’s last opportunity to exist in a bubble all its own. Why not take that opportunity to let kids be kids, dress up however they want and just figure it out as they go.

nyc public schools have little to no dress code, most public schools in larger cities have either strict dress code, i.e. certain color polos and khakis only, or they have none at all. also nothing sexual about a child doing anything..period.

Over in America less schools impose school uniforms. Australian school uniforms are a norm here! Of course these teens are going to be more expressive- and trust me when I say, as an Australian teen, that I and many people my age would love to do this! Absolutely loved everything photographed for the article 🙂 not to speak ill against uniforms but self expression would make school farrrrrrr more interesting

Also, does anyone pick up on sexual vibes with suggestive tongues out and accessories placed in the mouth. These are kids!

These kids are so individually stylish and creative …I love it. So much better than the American Eagle/Hollister/Abercrombie & Fitch clones from my high school days!