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You'll Be Fined $43 If Caught Wearing This Religious Swimsuit Style in Cannes

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There have been plenty of dress codes that have left us feeling slightly confused, but the one that Cannes, France, put in place this Summer is flat-out offensive. Back in July, its mayor, David Lisnard, banned burkinis - aka a modest swimsuit style worn by many Muslim women - from Cannes beaches, describing the full-body swimwear as a "symbol of Islamic extremism" that could potentially "create risks of trouble to public order."

While we understand France is on high alert since the horrific attacks in Nice, telling people what they can and cannot wear - especially when it goes against someone's religion - is far from a solution. Many are saying the new ordinance is a form of discrimination, and while The Collective Against Islamophobia in France is looking into the legality of the ban, people are already protesting - especially after photos emerged of police making a woman remove her burkini in public.

Scroll through for a better look at burkinis, which can cost Cannes beachgoers around $43 in fines if caught wearing them.



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