Finally, a ban we can support! If we can get Crocs on this list, we may be able to overlook Iran’s little nuclear and human rights issues.

Okay, not really, but we doubt if there will be rallies on behalf of the opposition on this one. The Islamic republic recently held a Modesty and Veil Festival where organizer Jaleh Khodayar proposed styles “inspired by Iranians’ complexion, culture and religion, and Islamic law.”  {Telegraph}

So which hairstyles are appropriate? Apparently the Iranian complexion, culture and religion favor Elvis style pompadours, hair gel in moderation, man bangs and previously banned goatees. The hairstyles appeared at a Tehran hair show (we’re guessing these are far less exciting than US hair shows), approved by the ministry of culture and Islamic guidance. Elaborate spikes, however, are out.

Iranian hipsters fighting for their right to be business in the front, party in the back, will find it difficult to find barbers willing to be accomplices. According to the Telegraph, barber shops offering “Western-style” haircuts have been shut down.

While we’re not crazy about mullets, having actual fashion police to regulate appearances is extreme. Bad taste may make you unemployable for certain employers, but it certainly shouldn’t make anyone a criminal.

Moving west, the warmer weather brings a more laid back lifestyle where neon colors and unique feathers and fringe are the norm. New Yorkers run through the daily grind, opting for dark neutrals and the monogram of the minute and closets end up full of black clothes that blend in more than stand out. While areas like Brooklyn have sprung up to provide a visual respite from the city uniform, it’s still common to see the melting pot of Manhattan display a look that belies the many different cultures represented. The whimsical, anything goes fashion of Sex and the City and Gossip Girl exists in some areas, but the more oft seen sight is one of classic chic.

Home of American Apparel, and all the eye-popping colorful, flashy, body hugging items they produce, Los Angeles fashion followers live by a different code. Uniqueness is key, and a vintage sweater or handbag is as cherished as the latest style from a mass-produced designer label. While the same names exist, the structured black and neutral shapes are replaced by vibrant tones, retro details and California casual style.

StyleList takes a look at coastal prefernces via the handbags that are loved by each.

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