A fashion expo in Pyongyang targeting North Korean women in their 30s and 40s came to a close on Wednesday, after top domestic companies showed off colorful clothing, cosmetics and even knockoff Chanel and Minions accessories over the course of two weeks.

The Women’s Clothes Exhibition-2022, featuring brands and trading companies running separate store spaces with ads and mannequins, took place from Oct. 27 to Nov. 9 and purported to showcase North Korean women’s ability to show off their individual style. 

Fashion options have expanded in the country over the years as people have been exposed to overseas trendsthrough