Posted on May 28, 2014 |
Uniformity is one of the main ideologies in North Korea and it shows up in the fashion. The monotone outfits, with sand, navy blue, grey or black suits with one row of buttons, gives everyday dress the feeling of a military style. The exception is the women’s traditional dress, the choson-ot, usually brightly coloured. Nearly all North Koreans wear red badges above their heart with the portraits of the two late great leaders, Kim II-sung and Kim Jung-il.
by Viola Zhou
It was recently reported that all male university students must have their haircut like leader Kim Jong-un, the hairstyle pictured here.
by Nathaniel Suen Nok-heng
Nearly all young women in Pyongyang wear high-heels, a newly allowed luxury.
by Shan Shan Kao
A North Korean child skates in full gear at a rollerblade park in Pyongyang.
by Joanna Wong
A North Korean wears a rare double-breasted suit at the Kaeson Youth Park.
by Yupina Ng
Younger North Koreans often wear light colours, unlike the adults.
by Thomas Chan
Traffic guards in Pyongyang wear distinctive blue unforms.
by Joanna Wong
The choson-ot, or hanbok, are often vibrantly coloured.
by Annie Lee
Until recently, North Korean women were not allowed to wear skirts above the knee.
by Annie Lee
Most men wear somber colored suits.
by Annie Lee
Almost every North Korean wears a signature red badge with the face of former leader Kim Il-sung. Some also include Kim Jong-il.
by Annie Lee
Brides wear the traditional Korean dress, called choson-ot, while grooms wear suits or military uniforms.
by Annie Lee
Students in North Korea wear a uniform of white shirt, navy blue pants and the signature red scarf.
by Annie Lee
Women on a model collective farm wear colorful headscarves.
