Former R.M. Williams executive designer Jonathan Ward has partnered with Waverley College to complete the school's first uniform change in 20 years.
The designer has previously dressed the likes of Elle Macpherson, Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman but has taken up his tools to create an all-season uniform for the all-boys school.
The redesign of the uniform was spurred on by the objective of reducing costs for parents as well as creating a sense of place and belonging.
The process involved collaboration between Ward, the boys (old and new), parents and teachers.
Speaking on the redesign, Ward said that he was able to access the school's archives to find inspiration.
"When you are designing a uniform that has to be worn every day it should evoke a strong sense of place, every design detail needs to be carefully thought through.
"The brief from the uniform steering committee was to create a uniform with a more contemporary look and feel, one with a distinctive handwriting that underpins the traditions and history of the school yet looks incredibly modern and works across a range of physical needs.
"The process of working with Waverley College was exceptionally thorough and I was given access to their archives which was invaluable, as I was able to find the unique thread of identity and translate that into a new design.
"This meant the chance to work with unique fabrics and fibres, and to design a uniform option that was versatile enough to be worn in the classroom and playground, through to more formal settings like community functions," he said.
Key changes to the uniform include a switch of colour to 'Bondi Blue' to reflect the location and culture of the school as well as the introduction of outerwear and accessories.
In an effort to keep costs down, the year five to year 12 students will wear the same trans-seasonal academic uniform, with a different tie to signify the stage of schooling that they're at.
Principal Graham Leddie added that the new uniform removes the need for a separate summer and winter uniform.
"When undertaking the process of redesigning our school uniform, it was well recognised the role a uniform plays in creating a sense of identity, belonging and unity.
"It was important for us to recognise the history and tradition of our previous uniforms but also create something that can take us forward into the future.
"We believe the new uniform does just that and is something all the boys feel proud to wear.
"The new uniform is cleverly designed to be trans-seasonal so that multiple pieces can be worn, taking the children from summer conditions through to winter, and removing the need for different summer and winter uniforms.
"Care and consideration was also taken for comfort and versatility, so the best fabrics were sourced that suit a school environment," he said.