North Korea banned leather trench coats in 2021 to prevent citizens from copying Kim Jong Un's distinctive style.

The trend gained popularity after Kim wore the coat in 2019, prompting widespread emulation among North Koreans.

However, authorities deemed this an impure trend challenging the authority of the Highest Dignity, confiscating coats from citizens and sellers alike.

The regime views imitation of Kim's style as a threat to his authority, associating it with capitalistic influences that could undermine the country's values.

Police patrols were deployed to seize coats, and manufacturers were instructed to stop production.

This ban is part of a broader effort to restrict Western fashion trends and promote a more uniform, socialist aesthetic.