'Children are naturally drawn to beauty': the head of the ‘fake’ Issey Miyake preschool on their pleated uniforms
Ms Lam Montessori’s head of school reveals teachers wear a different Japanese designer after their chic clothes drew online envy
TL;DR
- Ms Lam Montessori preschool teachers wear uniforms that resemble Issey Miyake's Pleats Please line.
- The uniforms are actually by Yamasaki Takashi, a more affordable Japanese designer.
- The school's head of school, Stephanie Woo, chose Yamasaki for understated design, comfort, durability, and price.
- The uniforms are intended to surround children with beauty, fostering appreciation and care for their environment.
- Issey Miyake's Pleats Please line is experiencing a fashion resurgence, contributing to the online interest.
- The school originated in Taipei, Taiwan, and has branches there and in Brooklyn.
- Uniforms help young children recognize staff who can assist them.
- Japanese designers like Issey Miyake hold significant cultural importance in East Asia.
- Pleats Please garments are known for their quality, timeless design, and use of polyester's properties.
- The brand has a history of appeal among creative women and is gaining traction with younger generations.