While most of the world’s pupils are not required to wear uniforms as part of their schools’ dress codes, uniforms are often the strongest visual association we have with the world of youth education. Ofcourse we're talking pleated plaid skirts, navy blazers with school logos, neckties with diagonal stripes, printed  polo shirts, pointed beanies, culottes, peter pan collars and, of course, knee-high socks!

School uniforms around the world can sure make for some interesting photos with some looking more style than scholar,  the Editors of Vogue Magazine recently gathered a diverse display of classroom uniformity from far and wide'. View their best dressed student attire from Japan, Spain, Africa to down-under here.