Branded Tshirts, piercings and spiky hairstyles are also not allowed
In a world where fashion often reflects personal identity, North Korean citizens face strict restrictions on what they can wear and how they style themselves. The government tightly controls clothing and hairstyles as part of its broader effort to maintain political and cultural control.
Blue jeans are strictly prohibited, viewed by leader Kim Jong Un as a symbol of American culture and imperialism.
Items considered rebellious-such as ripped denim, branded T-shirts, piercings, and spiky hairstyles-are also banned. The state monitors citizens' clothing choices closely, using fashion as a tool to suppress Western influence and enforce conformity.
Hairstyles are similarly regulated. Only 28 styles are officially approved: 14 for men and 14 for women. Men must choose from short haircuts ranging from 1 to 5 centimetres and are advised to trim their hair every 15 days. Women's hairstyles allow slightly longer hair, though still under strict guidelines. Notably, Kim Jong Un's distinctive hairstyle is excluded from the list, preserving his unique image.
While much of the world celebrates evolving fashion trends as a form of personal expression, in North Korea, style is tightly controlled. Citizens' choices in clothing and appearance are not expressions of individuality but tools for the regime to maintain authority, reinforce ideology, and limit outside cultural influence.
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