Why pupils are getting custom school leavers shirts made for their last day
Key takeaways
- In between studying for GCSE exams, many students spend hours designing personalised leavers' shirts for the day with graphics, embroidery and fonts, going beyond the regular shirt signing tradition.
- It's a trend that has filled TikTok and Pinterest as pupils look for more permanent mementos to be signed by their friends, while online marketplaces like Etsy offer thousands of personalised shirts for a fee.
- Joy Nzau, a 20-year-old from east London, has created tops inspired by brands like Asda, Nando's and Greggs with videos of her hand-painted creations, racking up millions of views on social media.
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Alice Cullinane West Midlands Personalised by Kavanna Some personalised shirts are decorated with feathers, bows and glitter Leavers' day could be one of the most memorable celebrations for Year 11, as they mark the end of secondary school and prepare for a long summer ahead.
In between studying for GCSE exams, many students spend hours designing personalised leavers' shirts for the day with graphics, embroidery and fonts, going beyond the regular shirt signing tradition.
It's a trend that has filled TikTok and Pinterest as pupils look for more permanent mementos to be signed by their friends, while online marketplaces like Etsy offer thousands of personalised shirts for a fee.