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Kim Jong-un’s new fashion range includes edible COAT packed with protein to avoid starvation

The latest hot fashions have hit the streets of Pyongyang with lines that include edible coats and man bags

KIM Jong-un has masterminded the hottest new trend in North Korean fashion – edible coats which are packed with protein.

The coats were revealed in the latest clothing catalogues issued by the state for men and women.

 The coats appeared in a new North Korean fashion catalogue
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The coats appeared in a new North Korean fashion catalogueCredit: Alek Sigley

The jackets were described as: “Clothing made of artificial flannelette fabrics composed of trace elements such as protein, amino acids, fruit juice, magnesium, iron and calcium can be eaten to avoid starvation.”

It also boasts the range comes with “intelligent sleeves” with the ability to “monitor or sense the health condition of the human body”.

COATS PACKED WITH PROTEIN

The coats are aimed at “people engaged in sailing, exploration and mountain climbing” who may get into difficulty and need rescuing.

There are also what appears to be rip-offs of Chanel jackets as well as Gucci handbags in the glossy catalogues.

The clothes were produced by Kim’s Clothing Research Centre, which is part of the “Foodstuffs and Daily Necessities Research Institute” under the Ministry of Provincial Industry.

The men’s catalogue is just 47 pages long while the women’s one runs to 103 pages.

Another hot trend in the reclusive country is the man bag, according to .

Alek Sigley, from North Korea tour firm , said: “The man bag is trending among men in Pyongyang right now. They really are everywhere.”

He added: “Some of the fashion looks retro. Chinese friends say it looks like 90s women’s fashion in China. But by local standards, these are modern and cutting-edge.”

 The catalogues show the latest North Korean fashions
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The catalogues show the latest North Korean fashionsCredit: Alek Sigley
 Tailored suits and jackets seem to be in this season
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Tailored suits and jackets seem to be in this seasonCredit: Alek Sigley
 The catalogues boasted a range of looks
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The catalogues boasted a range of looksCredit: Alek Sigley
 Kim Jong-un during a visit to a bag factory in January 2017
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Kim Jong-un during a visit to a bag factory in January 2017Credit: Reuters
 The North Korean leader was all smiles during a visit to a shoe factory in December last year
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The North Korean leader was all smiles during a visit to a shoe factory in December last yearCredit: Reuters
 Kim gets to grips with a kid's bag
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Kim gets to grips with a kid's bagCredit: Reuters
 Kim is shown how the shoes are made during a visit
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Kim is shown how the shoes are made during a visitCredit: Reuters


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