Changing the common sense that "uniforms cannot be worn after graduation": Introducing "custom-made suit uniforms" created by students based on "their own future"
Suit Square, developed by Aoyama Trading Co., Ltd., collaborated with Shoin High School Machida Campus to introduce custom-made suit uniforms. This initiative empowers students to tailor uniforms reflecting their individuality and learn professional etiquette, fostering independence and preparation for their post-graduation lives.
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Suit Square, developed by Aoyama Trading Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture / President: Taizo Endo), has collaborated on uniform making with "Shoin High School Machida Campus" (Machida City, Tokyo / Chairman: Satoshi Matsumoto), a correspondence high school operated by the wide-area correspondence and credit-based educational corporation Yamaguchi Shoin Gakuen, which has its main school in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Each student thought about "their own future" and worked on creating a next-generation uniform, a "custom-made suit uniform," that allows them to express their individuality.
■ Background of the initiative
"Shoin High School Machida Campus" respects the diversity of school attendance styles and learning methods, and does not mandate the wearing of uniforms, valuing the creation of opportunities for each student to think about how to have "individuality" and a "connection with society." The school develops a variety of learning programs centered on creative fields, and was exploring a "new form of uniform that respects diversity" that would allow students to express their individuality and could even be utilized after graduation. Under such circumstances, Suit Square, which wanted to convey the value of suits to Generation Alpha, proposed introducing custom-made suits as uniforms, as tailoring a suit reflecting their own thoughts would not only foster students' independence but also provide an opportunity to think about their connection with society. With their mutual thoughts aligned, a new form of "custom-made suit uniform," created by the students themselves thinking about "their own future," was realized.
■ Features of the "Custom-made suit uniform" at Shoin High School Machida Campus
For the "custom-made suit uniform," students can choose a design that matches their preferences regardless of gender. Because it is ultimately a uniform, the range of fabrics is narrowed down, and 9 types including solid colors, stripes, and check patterns are prepared based on colors like navy and gray. For the lining, 6 types for the torso and 5 types for the sleeves can be selected, and 9 types of buttons are available. The design adopts the patterns of the custom brand "Universal Language Measures" developed at Suit Square. For men's styles, 1 type of jacket and 1 type of pants are prepared, and for women's styles, 1 type of jacket, 2 types of pants, and 2 types of skirts are prepared.
■ Holding a course to learn the "importance of dressing" during class
The "custom-made suit uniform" initiative was implemented for 12 students from the first to third year of high school during class at "Shoin High School Machida Campus." As an opportunity to learn the "importance of dressing," a "Dressing and Etiquette Course" by Suit Square staff was also held. In addition to the importance of how to button a jacket and sizing, the relationship between the transition and history of suits was also introduced. Through a series of processes, the content allows students to learn preparation for entering society and the importance and joy of dressing.
■ State of the course and custom-made suit uniform making
After the "Dressing and Etiquette Course," they moved on to the process of choosing their preferred fabric, design, lining, and buttons. The students expanded their image of the finished product while matching buttons and linings to sample fabrics. After that, starting with those who had decided on their fabric, they moved on to measuring and tried on gauge clothes that would serve as samples. Because they are high school students, size adjustments were made anticipating their future growth.
■ Student reactions
Regarding the making of the "custom-made suit uniform," there were opinions from the students such as, "It was fun to learn about the history, which you don't get a chance to learn just by buying a suit," "I'm happy that I can reflect my own preferences such as the fabric and lining," and "I chose a women's suit this time, but next time I'd like to try wearing a men's suit with a vest." It was also well-received that they could create a one-of-a-kind uniform in the world that allows each student to freely express their individuality, while referring to the learnings from the "Dressing and Etiquette Course," such as the difference in impressions depending on colors and the importance of dressing.
■ Educational Corporation Yamaguchi Shoin Gakuen Shoin High School Machida Campus
Shoin High School Machida Campus is a correspondence high school where students can practically learn a variety of creative fields such as design, illustration, acting, and voice acting, in an environment where daily learning can be completed within the school building. Starting from each person's individuality and sensibility, it provides learning that creates the future from "trying things out."
Location: 1-3-6 Haramachida, Machida City, Tokyo
Official website: https://machida.sho-in.ed.jp/
■ Educational Corporation Yamaguchi Shoin Gakuen Chairman Satoshi Matsumoto
At Shoin High School, we have set "Become a person who asks questions" as an educational theme, and have been working on creating the learning necessary for the students who will bear the next generation. At the Machida Campus, we are developing various educational activities with the aim of maximizing the creativity that each student inherently possesses. Through this initiative, we hope that students can fully demonstrate their individuality and lead a more fulfilling school life.
■ Aoyama Trading Co., Ltd. Marketing Department Deputy Manager Yasutomo Imai
We received comments from students such as, "I was looking forward to the uniform being finished!" and "I might not have been able to experience this in my life without an opportunity like this, so I was really happy to participate." Through this initiative, we believe that not only creating custom-made suits but also many students were able to experience the joy of dressing. Shoin High School Machida Campus offers a variety of specialized courses, so we would like to explore projects that lead to social contributions.