COURTNEY L. FRANCIS
Principal
L.E.A.R.N. Charter School
The shirt off his back Gucci cotton men’s shirt
On school uniforms:
“My students wear school uniforms every day. It helps them to be less preoccupied with clothing and status.”
JED CURTIS
Math teacher and golf coach,
Evanston Township High School
The skinny ’60s Alexander McQueen cotton shirt with ribbon trim
On school uniforms:
“There is a lot of competition about what you are going to wear. A uniform can take that piece out of the equation. But it is nice for kids to have freedom of expression. . . . The positives outweigh the negatives.”
SUMAIR SHEIKH
Chemistry teacher Michele Clark High School
The relaxed gentleman Balenciaga cotton button-down shirt with satin details
What if teachers had to wear uniforms?
“It would bother me if it was uncomfortable. I generally don’t like wearing belts. Buttons can be tight. I like to be casual and relaxed.
ANNE HUGHES
1st-grade teacher Hawthorne Scholastic Academy
Rock star chic Comme des Garcons cotton shirt with metal and leather details
On school uniforms: “From a teacher’s standpoint, it would be nice because people [kids] wouldn’t be judged by what they are able to afford. As a parent, I’d want my child to have individuality. So I am torn.” For Resources, see page 32.
Photos shot on location at Lane Technical High School, Chicago.
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RESOURCES
BACK TO BASICS: Makeup: Rachael Perrin, Artists By Timothy Priano/Stewart, Chicago. Hair: Nicole Foster, Artists By Timothy Priano/Stewart. Styling assistant: Sam Sok, Artists By Timothy Priano/Stewart.
Pg. 18: On Courtney L. Francis: Gucci cotton men’s shirt, $330, at Neiman Marcus. Cotton ribbed tank, $22, at American Apparel. Pianegonda silver multilayered necklace, $2,890, at Neiman Marcus.
Pg. 2 and 19: On Jed Curtis: Alexander McQueen white cotton shirt with grosgrain ribbon details, $350, at George Greene, Chicago. Dior Homme by Hedi Slimane silk tie, $155, and Paul Smith wool striped cardigan, $275, at Barneys New York, Chicago.
Pg. 20: On Sumair Sheikh: Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere white cotton shirt with satin details, $375, Paul Smith wool chalk-striped vest, $415, and John Varvatos gray wool flannel trousers, $355, at Barneys New York, Chicago.
On Anne Hughes: Junya Watanabe Comme des Garcons cotton shirt with leather armbands and stud details, $595, at Ikram, Chicago.
