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Dress code

Two Revolutionary Guards members killed by gunmen in western Iran

Osaka defeats Jacquemot after Japanese-inspired 'Kill Bill' kimono walk-on

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 29, 2026 Japan's Naomi Osaka arrives at the court ahead of her first round match against France's Elsa Jacquemot REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 29, 2026 Japan's Naomi Osaka arrives at the court ahead of her first round match against France's Elsa Jacquemot REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge

Iran singer, artists sentenced to 74 lashes each over concert

The concert featured singer Parastoo Ahmadi singing to an empty audience, on a dimly-lit stage in the grounds of a traditional caravanserai complex.
The concert featured singer Parastoo Ahmadi singing to an empty audience, on a dimly-lit stage in the grounds of a traditional caravanserai complex.

Famous temple in Japan’s Mount Koya urges summer visitors to avoid revealing attire

Major Japanese tourism spots have been urging people to dress suitably.
Major Japanese tourism spots have been urging people to dress suitably.

Dress codes are no way to fix what is broken

Starting this summer, Target Corp. will start enforcing a new mandate, blue-colored denim or khakis with plain red shirts.
Starting this summer, Target Corp. will start enforcing a new mandate, blue-colored denim or khakis with plain red shirts.

Why brides are no longer saying yes to just one wedding dress

Wedding dress seller Zhu Jiaomei inspects a gown's fabric at Huqiu Bridal City in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Nicoco Chan
Wedding dress seller Zhu Jiaomei inspects a gown's fabric at Huqiu Bridal City in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Nicoco Chan

Malaysian police must accept reports without conditions, says Home Minister

On Dec 8, two women were stopped from entering a police station due to their attire.
On Dec 8, two women were stopped from entering a police station due to their attire.

Malaysia orders overhaul of dress code at police stations, government agencies after public outcry

In a Dec 8 incident, two women were stopped from entering a police station due to their attire.
In a Dec 8 incident, two women were stopped from entering a police station due to their attire.

‘Bare shoulders’ backlash: Malaysia artistes turn to self-censorship amid syariah-oversight concerns

Dolla is a Malaysian group consisting of Angel, Sabronzo and Tabby. (pictured left to right)
Dolla is a Malaysian group consisting of Angel, Sabronzo and Tabby. (pictured left to right)

Inside the confusing world of women’s clothing sizes

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.