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Tokyo school hires guards after Armani uniform furore

A Tokyo school that hit international headlines for introducing an Armani-branded uniform has been forced to hire security guards after several students faced harassment over the pricey kit. Taimei Elementary School in Tokyo's wealthy Ginza district brought in professional guards this week after at least three of its pupils encountered abusive...

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The V&A reveals new staff uniforms designed by Christopher Raeburn

The Victoria & Albert Museum in London has unveiled its new staff uniforms designed by British fashion designer Christopher Raeburn. It is the first time in over a decade that the V&A reveals new uniforms for its employees at South Kensington and the Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green. The new uniforms, which will be worn by gallery...

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Vivienne Westwood for Virgin Atlantic

Dame Vivienne Westwood has given a makeover to airline Virgin Atlantic's staff uniforms. The still-red outfits mostly come as two-piece skirt-suits with the women’s jackets nipped in at the waist and feature high collars and while ruffle-front blouses. Shoes feature Westwood’s signature hourglass heel and come in three different heights. Coats...