Thailand's unique school uniforms challenge tradition

Models pose for an advertising campaign wearing Thai designer Tin Tunsopon's creations [Wacoal X Post-Thesis/Handout via REUTERS]

In Thai classrooms, showing a rebellious or creative streak through what you wear is 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.