From Skinny Jeans to Trench Coats: The Weirdest Fashion Ban in North Korea | The Times of India

It is a known fact that North Korea follows an official regime. The constitution defines North Korea as a “people’s democracy dictatorship” led by the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), headed by Kim Jong-un. While the human rights violations happening in the country have always made the news, another version on the list is the fashion ban or the restriction by the ruling party on the things that their citizens can do. Jong-un recently announced a list of fashion trends banned in the region’s government-run newspaper and you will be shocked to know what everyone on this list has done. Here’s a look at some of the styles banned in the country as they are considered the epitome of the capitalist lifestyle.

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