Tokyo school welcomes children in Armani

April 7, 2018

Tokyo- A public elementary school in central Tokyo's upscale Ginza district welcomed on Friday new students amid lingering controversy over de-facto uniforms from high-end Italian brand Armani.

All 56 first-graders except one absentee wore the Armani clothes proposed by Taimei Elementary School.

The clothes are not mandatory for students, but the recommendation as desirable school attire effectively designated them as uniforms.

The outfits have come under criticism from some parents as they cost more than 80,000 yen per set, including optional items such as sweater. Friday's school entrance ceremony was not open to the media. Jiji Press