In Thailand's classrooms, showing a rebellious or creative streak through what you wear has always been difficult.

School uniform rules are strict, down to how pupils' hair should be cut and the type of socks and shoes they are allowed to wear.

But as students around the country push back against what they call archaic rules and join a broader pro-democracy movement, a young clothing designer is throwing his support behind them in a colourful way.


Tin Tunsopon has taken the typical uniforms and blown them up into exaggerated versions with huge collars and baggy sleeves.



"By re-creating these uniforms and giving them various designs...people can see that we should no longer be attached to the (traditional) uniforms anymore," 23-year-old Tin told Reuters.

The clothing line labelled the 'rule breakers' was launched in collaboration with the Wacoal lingerie brand in June, with prices ranging from 3,000 baht to a top end of 15,000 baht for a long skirt with a big bow.

Tin said they are designed for "modern day girls, who are not afraid to express themselves and move with confidence".

"The uniforms break away from the traditional forms, although [they] still resemble a uniform ... I want to support kids to be as creative as they can," said Tin.



The rebellious movement sweeping through Thai high schools, dubbed "Bad Student" by its leaders, has also found more affordable ways to express itself. Students have worn white ribbons, publicly cut their hair and made "Hunger Games" salutes in a bid to shake up the country's rigid education system.