Here, an Iranian official shows off the latest summer styles in men's hair fashion. Well, not quite. He's actually displaying hairstyles that are especially-permissible Islamic styles. That's right, the Iranian government has set out specific guidelines for men's hair in an effort to curb Western influence on the country.It is part of the annual crackdown on Western fashion, style, and culture by Iran's Ministry of Culture. Each summer, the ministry releases new guidelines on what is appropriate style for the Islamic republic. The idea is to maintain Iran's independence and keep Western trends at bay.
Read the full story from the New York Times here.
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