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  • The Blue Moment<br />
<br />
Each day at the very last moment of dusk, the sky takes on a deep blue tinge which is then reflected onto everything that is below. During this very brief moment that only lasts a minute or two a blue veil envelops Hong Kong and releases a mystical atmosphere.<br />
<br />
Photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 'For me, photography is a way to cast fleeting moments in still images. Moments don’t last; places and people disappear in time. One particular day I was shooting the city at sunset, bright light washed out most of the colors, you could feel the heat through the images. I decided to stay a little longer to watch the sun going down and the city lighting up. I witnessed how just for few minutes the city was enveloped in a deep blue haze. The blueness projected itself ferociously onto the buildings that looked colorless just a little while before. I was deeply impressed. The only way to eternalize this ephemeral moment was with my camera.’<br />
<br />
The surreal character of his blue-laced imagery is enhanced by the composition: structures and nature are framed as they were cut up and put together. The density of the city is mirrored by nature that’s as intense.<br />
©Romain Jacquet-Lagreze/Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_The_Blue_Moment16.jpg
  • The Blue Moment<br />
<br />
Each day at the very last moment of dusk, the sky takes on a deep blue tinge which is then reflected onto everything that is below. During this very brief moment that only lasts a minute or two a blue veil envelops Hong Kong and releases a mystical atmosphere.<br />
<br />
Photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 'For me, photography is a way to cast fleeting moments in still images. Moments don’t last; places and people disappear in time. One particular day I was shooting the city at sunset, bright light washed out most of the colors, you could feel the heat through the images. I decided to stay a little longer to watch the sun going down and the city lighting up. I witnessed how just for few minutes the city was enveloped in a deep blue haze. The blueness projected itself ferociously onto the buildings that looked colorless just a little while before. I was deeply impressed. The only way to eternalize this ephemeral moment was with my camera.’<br />
<br />
The surreal character of his blue-laced imagery is enhanced by the composition: structures and nature are framed as they were cut up and put together. The density of the city is mirrored by nature that’s as intense.<br />
©Romain Jacquet-Lagreze/Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_The_Blue_Moment14.jpg
  • The Blue Moment<br />
<br />
Each day at the very last moment of dusk, the sky takes on a deep blue tinge which is then reflected onto everything that is below. During this very brief moment that only lasts a minute or two a blue veil envelops Hong Kong and releases a mystical atmosphere.<br />
<br />
Photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 'For me, photography is a way to cast fleeting moments in still images. Moments don’t last; places and people disappear in time. One particular day I was shooting the city at sunset, bright light washed out most of the colors, you could feel the heat through the images. I decided to stay a little longer to watch the sun going down and the city lighting up. I witnessed how just for few minutes the city was enveloped in a deep blue haze. The blueness projected itself ferociously onto the buildings that looked colorless just a little while before. I was deeply impressed. The only way to eternalize this ephemeral moment was with my camera.’<br />
<br />
The surreal character of his blue-laced imagery is enhanced by the composition: structures and nature are framed as they were cut up and put together. The density of the city is mirrored by nature that’s as intense.<br />
©Romain Jacquet-Lagreze/Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_The_Blue_Moment12.jpg
  • The Blue Moment<br />
<br />
Each day at the very last moment of dusk, the sky takes on a deep blue tinge which is then reflected onto everything that is below. During this very brief moment that only lasts a minute or two a blue veil envelops Hong Kong and releases a mystical atmosphere.<br />
<br />
Photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 'For me, photography is a way to cast fleeting moments in still images. Moments don’t last; places and people disappear in time. One particular day I was shooting the city at sunset, bright light washed out most of the colors, you could feel the heat through the images. I decided to stay a little longer to watch the sun going down and the city lighting up. I witnessed how just for few minutes the city was enveloped in a deep blue haze. The blueness projected itself ferociously onto the buildings that looked colorless just a little while before. I was deeply impressed. The only way to eternalize this ephemeral moment was with my camera.’<br />
<br />
The surreal character of his blue-laced imagery is enhanced by the composition: structures and nature are framed as they were cut up and put together. The density of the city is mirrored by nature that’s as intense.<br />
©Romain Jacquet-Lagreze/Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_The_Blue_Moment09.jpg
  • The Blue Moment<br />
<br />
Each day at the very last moment of dusk, the sky takes on a deep blue tinge which is then reflected onto everything that is below. During this very brief moment that only lasts a minute or two a blue veil envelops Hong Kong and releases a mystical atmosphere.<br />
<br />
Photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 'For me, photography is a way to cast fleeting moments in still images. Moments don’t last; places and people disappear in time. One particular day I was shooting the city at sunset, bright light washed out most of the colors, you could feel the heat through the images. I decided to stay a little longer to watch the sun going down and the city lighting up. I witnessed how just for few minutes the city was enveloped in a deep blue haze. The blueness projected itself ferociously onto the buildings that looked colorless just a little while before. I was deeply impressed. The only way to eternalize this ephemeral moment was with my camera.’<br />
<br />
The surreal character of his blue-laced imagery is enhanced by the composition: structures and nature are framed as they were cut up and put together. The density of the city is mirrored by nature that’s as intense.<br />
©Romain Jacquet-Lagreze/Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_The_Blue_Moment08.jpg
  • The Blue Moment<br />
<br />
Each day at the very last moment of dusk, the sky takes on a deep blue tinge which is then reflected onto everything that is below. During this very brief moment that only lasts a minute or two a blue veil envelops Hong Kong and releases a mystical atmosphere.<br />
<br />
Photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 'For me, photography is a way to cast fleeting moments in still images. Moments don’t last; places and people disappear in time. One particular day I was shooting the city at sunset, bright light washed out most of the colors, you could feel the heat through the images. I decided to stay a little longer to watch the sun going down and the city lighting up. I witnessed how just for few minutes the city was enveloped in a deep blue haze. The blueness projected itself ferociously onto the buildings that looked colorless just a little while before. I was deeply impressed. The only way to eternalize this ephemeral moment was with my camera.’<br />
<br />
The surreal character of his blue-laced imagery is enhanced by the composition: structures and nature are framed as they were cut up and put together. The density of the city is mirrored by nature that’s as intense.<br />
©Romain Jacquet-Lagreze/Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_The_Blue_Moment05.jpg
  • The Blue Moment<br />
<br />
Each day at the very last moment of dusk, the sky takes on a deep blue tinge which is then reflected onto everything that is below. During this very brief moment that only lasts a minute or two a blue veil envelops Hong Kong and releases a mystical atmosphere.<br />
<br />
Photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 'For me, photography is a way to cast fleeting moments in still images. Moments don’t last; places and people disappear in time. One particular day I was shooting the city at sunset, bright light washed out most of the colors, you could feel the heat through the images. I decided to stay a little longer to watch the sun going down and the city lighting up. I witnessed how just for few minutes the city was enveloped in a deep blue haze. The blueness projected itself ferociously onto the buildings that looked colorless just a little while before. I was deeply impressed. The only way to eternalize this ephemeral moment was with my camera.’<br />
<br />
The surreal character of his blue-laced imagery is enhanced by the composition: structures and nature are framed as they were cut up and put together. The density of the city is mirrored by nature that’s as intense.<br />
©Romain Jacquet-Lagreze/Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_The_Blue_Moment04.jpg
  • The Blue Moment<br />
<br />
Each day at the very last moment of dusk, the sky takes on a deep blue tinge which is then reflected onto everything that is below. During this very brief moment that only lasts a minute or two a blue veil envelops Hong Kong and releases a mystical atmosphere.<br />
<br />
Photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 'For me, photography is a way to cast fleeting moments in still images. Moments don’t last; places and people disappear in time. One particular day I was shooting the city at sunset, bright light washed out most of the colors, you could feel the heat through the images. I decided to stay a little longer to watch the sun going down and the city lighting up. I witnessed how just for few minutes the city was enveloped in a deep blue haze. The blueness projected itself ferociously onto the buildings that looked colorless just a little while before. I was deeply impressed. The only way to eternalize this ephemeral moment was with my camera.’<br />
<br />
The surreal character of his blue-laced imagery is enhanced by the composition: structures and nature are framed as they were cut up and put together. The density of the city is mirrored by nature that’s as intense.<br />
©Romain Jacquet-Lagreze/Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_The_Blue_Moment03.jpg
  • The Blue Moment<br />
<br />
Each day at the very last moment of dusk, the sky takes on a deep blue tinge which is then reflected onto everything that is below. During this very brief moment that only lasts a minute or two a blue veil envelops Hong Kong and releases a mystical atmosphere.<br />
<br />
Photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 'For me, photography is a way to cast fleeting moments in still images. Moments don’t last; places and people disappear in time. One particular day I was shooting the city at sunset, bright light washed out most of the colors, you could feel the heat through the images. I decided to stay a little longer to watch the sun going down and the city lighting up. I witnessed how just for few minutes the city was enveloped in a deep blue haze. The blueness projected itself ferociously onto the buildings that looked colorless just a little while before. I was deeply impressed. The only way to eternalize this ephemeral moment was with my camera.’<br />
<br />
The surreal character of his blue-laced imagery is enhanced by the composition: structures and nature are framed as they were cut up and put together. The density of the city is mirrored by nature that’s as intense.<br />
©Romain Jacquet-Lagreze/Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_The_Blue_Moment01.jpg
  • The Blue Moment<br />
<br />
Each day at the very last moment of dusk, the sky takes on a deep blue tinge which is then reflected onto everything that is below. During this very brief moment that only lasts a minute or two a blue veil envelops Hong Kong and releases a mystical atmosphere.<br />
<br />
Photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 'For me, photography is a way to cast fleeting moments in still images. Moments don’t last; places and people disappear in time. One particular day I was shooting the city at sunset, bright light washed out most of the colors, you could feel the heat through the images. I decided to stay a little longer to watch the sun going down and the city lighting up. I witnessed how just for few minutes the city was enveloped in a deep blue haze. The blueness projected itself ferociously onto the buildings that looked colorless just a little while before. I was deeply impressed. The only way to eternalize this ephemeral moment was with my camera.’<br />
<br />
The surreal character of his blue-laced imagery is enhanced by the composition: structures and nature are framed as they were cut up and put together. The density of the city is mirrored by nature that’s as intense.<br />
©Romain Jacquet-Lagreze/Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_The_Blue_Moment02.jpg
  • The Blue Moment<br />
<br />
Each day at the very last moment of dusk, the sky takes on a deep blue tinge which is then reflected onto everything that is below. During this very brief moment that only lasts a minute or two a blue veil envelops Hong Kong and releases a mystical atmosphere.<br />
<br />
Photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 'For me, photography is a way to cast fleeting moments in still images. Moments don’t last; places and people disappear in time. One particular day I was shooting the city at sunset, bright light washed out most of the colors, you could feel the heat through the images. I decided to stay a little longer to watch the sun going down and the city lighting up. I witnessed how just for few minutes the city was enveloped in a deep blue haze. The blueness projected itself ferociously onto the buildings that looked colorless just a little while before. I was deeply impressed. The only way to eternalize this ephemeral moment was with my camera.’<br />
<br />
The surreal character of his blue-laced imagery is enhanced by the composition: structures and nature are framed as they were cut up and put together. The density of the city is mirrored by nature that’s as intense.<br />
©Romain Jacquet-Lagreze/Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_The_Blue_Moment15.jpg
  • The Blue Moment<br />
<br />
Each day at the very last moment of dusk, the sky takes on a deep blue tinge which is then reflected onto everything that is below. During this very brief moment that only lasts a minute or two a blue veil envelops Hong Kong and releases a mystical atmosphere.<br />
<br />
Photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 'For me, photography is a way to cast fleeting moments in still images. Moments don’t last; places and people disappear in time. One particular day I was shooting the city at sunset, bright light washed out most of the colors, you could feel the heat through the images. I decided to stay a little longer to watch the sun going down and the city lighting up. I witnessed how just for few minutes the city was enveloped in a deep blue haze. The blueness projected itself ferociously onto the buildings that looked colorless just a little while before. I was deeply impressed. The only way to eternalize this ephemeral moment was with my camera.’<br />
<br />
The surreal character of his blue-laced imagery is enhanced by the composition: structures and nature are framed as they were cut up and put together. The density of the city is mirrored by nature that’s as intense.<br />
©Romain Jacquet-Lagreze/Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_The_Blue_Moment13.jpg
  • The Blue Moment<br />
<br />
Each day at the very last moment of dusk, the sky takes on a deep blue tinge which is then reflected onto everything that is below. During this very brief moment that only lasts a minute or two a blue veil envelops Hong Kong and releases a mystical atmosphere.<br />
<br />
Photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 'For me, photography is a way to cast fleeting moments in still images. Moments don’t last; places and people disappear in time. One particular day I was shooting the city at sunset, bright light washed out most of the colors, you could feel the heat through the images. I decided to stay a little longer to watch the sun going down and the city lighting up. I witnessed how just for few minutes the city was enveloped in a deep blue haze. The blueness projected itself ferociously onto the buildings that looked colorless just a little while before. I was deeply impressed. The only way to eternalize this ephemeral moment was with my camera.’<br />
<br />
The surreal character of his blue-laced imagery is enhanced by the composition: structures and nature are framed as they were cut up and put together. The density of the city is mirrored by nature that’s as intense.<br />
©Romain Jacquet-Lagreze/Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_The_Blue_Moment10.jpg
  • The Blue Moment<br />
<br />
Each day at the very last moment of dusk, the sky takes on a deep blue tinge which is then reflected onto everything that is below. During this very brief moment that only lasts a minute or two a blue veil envelops Hong Kong and releases a mystical atmosphere.<br />
<br />
Photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 'For me, photography is a way to cast fleeting moments in still images. Moments don’t last; places and people disappear in time. One particular day I was shooting the city at sunset, bright light washed out most of the colors, you could feel the heat through the images. I decided to stay a little longer to watch the sun going down and the city lighting up. I witnessed how just for few minutes the city was enveloped in a deep blue haze. The blueness projected itself ferociously onto the buildings that looked colorless just a little while before. I was deeply impressed. The only way to eternalize this ephemeral moment was with my camera.’<br />
<br />
The surreal character of his blue-laced imagery is enhanced by the composition: structures and nature are framed as they were cut up and put together. The density of the city is mirrored by nature that’s as intense.<br />
©Romain Jacquet-Lagreze/Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_The_Blue_Moment11.jpg
  • The Blue Moment<br />
<br />
Each day at the very last moment of dusk, the sky takes on a deep blue tinge which is then reflected onto everything that is below. During this very brief moment that only lasts a minute or two a blue veil envelops Hong Kong and releases a mystical atmosphere.<br />
<br />
Photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 'For me, photography is a way to cast fleeting moments in still images. Moments don’t last; places and people disappear in time. One particular day I was shooting the city at sunset, bright light washed out most of the colors, you could feel the heat through the images. I decided to stay a little longer to watch the sun going down and the city lighting up. I witnessed how just for few minutes the city was enveloped in a deep blue haze. The blueness projected itself ferociously onto the buildings that looked colorless just a little while before. I was deeply impressed. The only way to eternalize this ephemeral moment was with my camera.’<br />
<br />
The surreal character of his blue-laced imagery is enhanced by the composition: structures and nature are framed as they were cut up and put together. The density of the city is mirrored by nature that’s as intense.<br />
©Romain Jacquet-Lagreze/Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_The_Blue_Moment07.jpg
  • The Blue Moment<br />
<br />
Each day at the very last moment of dusk, the sky takes on a deep blue tinge which is then reflected onto everything that is below. During this very brief moment that only lasts a minute or two a blue veil envelops Hong Kong and releases a mystical atmosphere.<br />
<br />
Photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagreze 'For me, photography is a way to cast fleeting moments in still images. Moments don’t last; places and people disappear in time. One particular day I was shooting the city at sunset, bright light washed out most of the colors, you could feel the heat through the images. I decided to stay a little longer to watch the sun going down and the city lighting up. I witnessed how just for few minutes the city was enveloped in a deep blue haze. The blueness projected itself ferociously onto the buildings that looked colorless just a little while before. I was deeply impressed. The only way to eternalize this ephemeral moment was with my camera.’<br />
<br />
The surreal character of his blue-laced imagery is enhanced by the composition: structures and nature are framed as they were cut up and put together. The density of the city is mirrored by nature that’s as intense.<br />
©Romain Jacquet-Lagreze/Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_The_Blue_Moment06.jpg
  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
    ExPix_FLOWER_POWER_IN_SAUDI_ARABIA22.jpg
  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
    ExPix_FLOWER_POWER_IN_SAUDI_ARABIA21.jpg
  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
    ExPix_FLOWER_POWER_IN_SAUDI_ARABIA19.jpg
  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
    ExPix_FLOWER_POWER_IN_SAUDI_ARABIA20.jpg
  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
    ExPix_FLOWER_POWER_IN_SAUDI_ARABIA18.jpg
  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
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No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
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You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
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You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
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You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
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You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • SAUDI ARABIA FROM ABOVE<br />
It only takes a few minutes to get from Najran to the golden sands of the Rub Al Khali, the “Empty Quarter” Desert. This is one of the places that the late British explorer Wilfred Thesiger visited. A local Saudi rabbit hunter who lost his greyhound used the drone pictures to locate his dog.
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  • SAUDI ARABIA FROM ABOVE<br />
Traditional stone watchtowers standing tall in Addayer village, Jizan province. The terraced land around the buildings allows locals to grow coffee in this remote mountainous area. Saudi people are very protective of their privacy, but when shown these drone pictures, they were excited to see their land from above for the first time
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  • SAUDI ARABIA FROM ABOVE<br />
 Dhee Ayn village is a 400-year-old stone settlement built on top of a hill in the Al-Bahah region and abandoned about 30 years ago. The village houses themselves are not made of marble but stone. However, the village is known as the “Marble Village” for the rocky outcrop it is built upon.
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  • SAUDI ARABIA FROM ABOVE<br />
Many people assume that the Saudi Kingdom abounds with luxury buildings and signs of wealth, but outside of the main cities, the country remains very rural. This old village with mud houses is located in the Asir province. These houses are called midmakh and they may have up to seven floors. The huge walls are the best way to keep temperatures cool during the summer. There are rooftop terraces that allow people to enjoy fresher air.
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  • SAUDI ARABIA FROM ABOVE<br />
A stone and mud watchtower made of slates standing in the Asir province of Saudi Arabia. These watchtowers had two purposes: to monitor neighboring enemies and to keep harvests safe in this arid area. Nowadays, they have become the symbol of Asir province and can be seen all along major roads.
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  • SAUDI ARABIA FROM ABOVE<br />
 Black stone and mud houses built with slates in the village of Sarat Abidah. While many assume that Saudi Arabia is just a desert, the area is sometimes hit by heavy rain. The angled slates on these buildings help prevent water from getting inside and damaging the walls. The white metallic roofs indicate those houses that have been renovated and are lived in.
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  • SAUDI ARABIA FROM ABOVE<br />
A view of the abandoned Abdullah al-Suleiman Palace in Taif, Mecca province. Many old palaces in the area that combine Ottoman, Arabic and Art Nouveau styles are awaiting cash injections from benefactors in order to be renovated. But help never comes and many are left in ruins living under the threat of real estate speculation.
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  • SAUDI ARABIA FROM ABOVE<br />
An ancient village with traditional mud houses near the southwestern city of Najran. An increasing number of these mud houses have been abandoned in favor of modern ones, but Saudi families like keeping them for weekend getaways or social events such as weddings or Ramadan gatherings. This frequent use means that these 200-year- old houses remain well-maintained. Many Saudis also like building a modern house close to their old family one.
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  • SAUDI ARABIA FROM ABOVE<br />
Vew of an old village with traditional mud houses and gardens on the outskirts of the southern city of Dhahran Al Janub. The architecture bears a similarity to the famous Yemeni city of Shibam, which is called the Manhattan of the Desert. Yemen is only 10 kilometers away. Dhahran Al Janub is not located in the desert but it also deserves such a nickname. The gardens remain well-kept and were used to offer a means of escape in case of tribal raids and defeat.
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  • SAUDI ARABIA FROM ABOVE<br />
A traditional mud house on a farming complex near the city of Najran. The farm buildings in this area resemble small castles with crenellations. This defensive architectural element indicates that people lived in continuous fear of being attacked. Nowadays, the farmers are always happy to invite you to their homes and share dates dipped in hot ghee.
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  • SAUDI ARABIA FROM ABOVE<br />
 Old houses in the al-Balad quarter in Jeddah. This district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and there is ongoing conservation work led by the Ministry of Culture. It is extremely reminiscent of the Tales from the 1001 Nights: tall buildings topped by mashrabiya, wooden balconies that allowed women to see without being seen. Saudis have fled the old city and now, only workers or refugees from Somalia, Pakistan and Yemen live here in precarious conditions.
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  • SAUDI ARABIA FROM ABOVE<br />
 This village is located in the Asir province and features houses made of a unique mix of red mud and stone. Although the properties are now crumbling, there are still colorful drawings decorating the interior walls. The ground floor of these houses was intended for livestock. The first floor was for human accommodation and included small windows to keep out the heat as well as intruders. As you go up the building, the windows become larger to let more light in as well as cooler air.
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  • SAUDI ARABIA FROM ABOVE<br />
A bird's eye view of Rijal Almaa, in the Asir region. Around 30 years ago, this village was abandoned by the locals in favor of modern houses with electricity and running water. But in a bid to save the ancient buildings, the village has now been turned into a wonderful giant museum. The architecture of the buildings is unique, with stone slabs that were sourced locally. This place will become a major tourist attraction with many hotels opening around it.
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  • SAUDI ARABIA FROM ABOVE<br />
 A view of traditional stone houses in the village of Al Olayan. This area is located high up in the mountains and fog is common here. People from the lowlands (Riyadh for instance) enjoy coming here for the rain and the fog during the holidays as the heat becomes suffocating in the cities, with temperatures above 40 degrees and of course, not one drop of rain.
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows:Many women still wear this colorful, traditional kimono-like dress known as the “choson-ot” on a daily basis. It is called “hanbok"in South Korea.<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: A tailor makes a cap with the iconic communist red star. She told me that sometimes there are not enough red stars, so they cannot produce the foreseen amount each year. This cap is worn by both men and women from the Worker’s party.<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: Many women still wear this colorful, traditional kimono-like dress known as the “choson-ot” on a daily basis. It is called “hanbok"in South Korea.<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: Many say that with the influence of the South Korean culture through the media, many women have started to undergo surgery to widen their eyes. The surgery includes an incision on the upper lid of skin, removing excess skin or adjusting tissue and muscles to get the desired look.<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: In a shop of a luxury hotel in Pyongyang, high end perfumes can be bought with euros. Most of these products however are made in China.<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: A hair salon in Pyongyang. Kim Jong Un launched a new style: slicked-back hair with the sides cut high at around an inch above the ears. Some say his grandfather had the same haircut in his younger years.<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: The Kim Jong Il sunglasses model is still very popular in Pyongyang. Every new arrival in the shops is shown on state television. <br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: Clash of civilization... Kil Il Sung Vs Prada...<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: Every north korean woman will tell you she dreams to buy a perfume from Paris... They’ll have to wait a little bit...<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: Using UV tanning beds to look like you were out in the sun is not yet a trend in North Korea. They only use them for women who have just given birth in the Pyongyang hospital. It is part of the treatment they receive.<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: A pioneer girl wears this uniform from the ages of nine to fifteen. Proud of this outfit, many children wear it outside of the school hours. They love to customize their look with unique hairstyles and jewelry.  Students who refuse to wear the school uniform will be subject to punishment.<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: Very white skin is seen as an attractive trait in North Korea. Darker skin signifies that you work in the fields and are part of a lower cast. Girls use rice powder to make themselves more pale.<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: Very white skin is seen as an attractive trait in North Korea. Darker skin signifies that you work in the fields and are part of a lower cast. Girls use rice powder to make themselves more pale.<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: The clothing floor in one of the biggest malls in Pyongyang. This kind of store is reserved for the elite, but still the selection remains very limited. Many North Korean students can watch movies from the west when they study English, but they all told me it was impossible to find the clothes from the films in their country. I found some Adidas shoes in this store, at the high price of 100 US dollars.<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: Pale must be maintained, in any situation!<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: Pale must be maintained, in any situation!<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: Whatever the choice of attire, the Dear Leaders badge must be worn over the heart.<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: Fashion trends exist even in the military. As soon as the female soldiers are off duty, they like to wear their caps further back on their heads. Or wear plastic bracelets...<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: Even the haircuts are regulated in North Korea. This started with Kim Jong Il’s utterances: ‘Let us trim our hair in accordance with Socialist lifestyle’. Female students must keep their hair short or plaited.<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: Whatever the choice of attire, the Dear Leaders badge must be worn over the heart.<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: An upper class family leaving an expensive restaurant in Pyongyang. The bright colors from the Chinese clothes are easy to spot on the teenager while her sister proudly wears her Pioneer uniform. The mother has kept her boots.<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: In a village near Hamhung, this shop shows the few clothing options available to the people. Their choice of footwear is limited to boots and simple shoes.  <br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: cosmetics in a village shop. <br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: In a village near Hamhung, this shop shows the few clothing options available to the people. Their choice of footwear is limited to boots and simple shoes. <br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
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In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: The mother here can be seen wearing some brand new shoes that could not be found just a few years ago in North Korea. These platform boots are Chinese and have started to change the way North Korean women look. They love to dress like this when they are on vacation or at amusement parks.<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: Advertising does not exist in North Korea, but the propaganda billboards sometimes promote fashion by depicting the latest shoes produced in a government factory.<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: For the women living in the north of the country, dog fur coats are the best option to fight off the cold temperatures. In Paektu, it gets as cold as minus 30!<br />
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
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Photo shows: The cap is an integral part of the fashion in North Korea. Almost all the uniforms include it. Here, a tour guide can be seen wearing it. It is worn very high on the top of the head and gives a unique look!<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: These shoes belong to the extras on a movie set. Since there is no changing room, I could see what they wear.<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
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  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: These girls are the daughters of North Koreans who live in Japan. They came back for a visit in Pyongyang but were asked by the officials to have a traditional hairstyle - nothing crazy like the Japanese girls like to have!<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea31.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  the cosmetics section in Kumgang, the zone created by South and North Koreans where divided families were supposed to meet. Only a few people go as the intermingling has been stopped.<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea32.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Sometimes fashion is dictated by the government. In the countryside, women are not allowed to ride a bike with a dress. So they have to wear trousers. In the towns, it is better to wear a dress. I did not see any blue jeans at all. When I told my guides that in France we pay for new blue jeans that look worn with holes, they did not believe me! Clothes must be clean and perfectly washed in North Korea.<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea33.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: The elite can travel in North Korea. Many go to China or Europe and return with new trendy clothes. This lady with Christian Dior glasses may be part of this upper echelon. The clothes North Koreans wear signify their economic status.<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea34.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: North Koreans do not decorate their businesses. This sign only indicates that it is a tailor.<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea35.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: The Korean Central News Agency said of this style: “Spring Fashion for Women’s Formal Wear” features clothing that is “bright, with daring colors appropriate for the overall mood of spring.” <br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea36.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Sometimes the Dear Leaders badges are pinned over brand names like on this fake Pierre Cardin pictured on the right. My fashion magazines were confiscated at the airport by the police.<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea37.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Very white skin is seen as an attractive trait in North Korea. Darker skin signifies that you work in the fields and are part of a lower cast. Girls use rice powder to make themselves more pale.<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea38.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Most of the people wear clothes made of the vynalon, a synthetic fiber created in the 50s which is the pride of North Korea. The Dear Leaders wear this very same material. It has become the national fibre of North Korea and is used for the majority of textiles. It is very stiff, uncomfortable, and makes people look like robots. A big problem with vynalon is that there aren’t many colors to choose from. This added to the dull look of DPRK in the past.<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea39.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Most of the people wear clothes made of the vynalon, a synthetic fiber created in the 50s which is the pride of North Korea. The Dear Leaders wear this very same material. It has become the national fibre of North Korea and is used for the majority of textiles. It is very stiff, uncomfortable, and makes people look like robots. A big problem with vynalon is that there aren’t many colors to choose from. This added to the dull look of DPRK in the past.<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea39.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Very white skin is seen as an attractive trait in North Korea. Darker skin signifies that you work in the fields and are part of a lower cast. Girls use rice powder to make themselves more pale.<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea38.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Sometimes the Dear Leaders badges are pinned over brand names like on this fake Pierre Cardin pictured on the right. My fashion magazines were confiscated at the airport by the police.<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea37.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: The Korean Central News Agency said of this style: “Spring Fashion for Women’s Formal Wear” features clothing that is “bright, with daring colors appropriate for the overall mood of spring.” <br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea36.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: North Koreans do not decorate their businesses. This sign only indicates that it is a tailor.<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea35.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: The elite can travel in North Korea. Many go to China or Europe and return with new trendy clothes. This lady with Christian Dior glasses may be part of this upper echelon. The clothes North Koreans wear signify their economic status.<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea34.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows:  the cosmetics section in Kumgang, the zone created by South and North Koreans where divided families were supposed to meet. Only a few people go as the intermingling has been stopped.<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea32.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: Sometimes fashion is dictated by the government. In the countryside, women are not allowed to ride a bike with a dress. So they have to wear trousers. In the towns, it is better to wear a dress. I did not see any blue jeans at all. When I told my guides that in France we pay for new blue jeans that look worn with holes, they did not believe me! Clothes must be clean and perfectly washed in North Korea.<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea33.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: These girls are the daughters of North Koreans who live in Japan. They came back for a visit in Pyongyang but were asked by the officials to have a traditional hairstyle - nothing crazy like the Japanese girls like to have!<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea31.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: These shoes belong to the extras on a movie set. Since there is no changing room, I could see what they wear.<br />
©Eric Lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_Fashion_in_North_Korea30.jpg
  • Fashion in North Korea<br />
<br />
In every corner of the earth, women love to look beautiful and keep up with the latest fashion trends. The women of North Korea are no different. Fashion is taken seriously here. But in North Korea, women do not read Elle or Vogue; they just glimpse a few styles by watching TV or by observing the few foreigners who come to visit. In the hermit kingdom, clothing also reflects social status. If you have foreign clothes it means you travel and are consequently close to the centralized power. Chinese products have inundated the country, adding some color to the traditional outfits that were made of vynalon fiber. But citizens beware, too much style means you’re forgetting the North Korean juche, the ethos of self-reliance that the country is founded on! But the youth tend to neglect it despite the potential consequences.<br />
<br />
Photo shows: <br />
Clash of civilization... Kil Il Sung Vs Prada...<br />
The clothing floor in one of the biggest malls in Pyongyang. This kind of store is reserved for the elite, but still the selection remains very limited. Many North Korean students can watch movies from the west when they study English, but they all told me it was impossible to find the clothes from the films in their country. I found some Adidas shoes in this store, at the high price of 100 US dollars.<br />
In a shop of a luxury hotel in Pyongyang, high end perfumes can be bought with euros. Most of these products however are made in China.<br />
Every north korean woman will tell you she dreams to buy a perfume from Paris... They’ll have to wait a little bit...<br />
Very white skin is seen as an attractive trait in North Korea. Darker skin signifies that you work in the fields and are part of a lower cast. Girls use rice powder to make themselves more pale.<br />
Pale must be maintained, in any situation!<br />
Using UV tanning beds to look like you were out in the sun is not yet a trend in North Korea. They only use them for women who have just given birth in the Pyongyang hospital. It is
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