Recently, a heated controversy erupted on social media regarding the internal dress code of the eyewear manufacturer, Lenskart. Allegations surfaced that while the company permitted employees to wear hijabs, it had imposed a ban on wearing tip (bindis) or tilaks. As this incident sparked widespread public outrage, the company’s management was ultimately compelled to clarify its stance and amend its dress code policy.

Emphasis on Cultural Diversity

To put an end to the controversy, Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal stated that the guideline circulating on the internet was erroneous and did not reflect the company’s current policy. Under the new guidelines, the company pledges to accord the utmost respect to the religious and cultural freedom of its employees while simultaneously maintaining professionalism in the workplace. Effective immediately, employees are permitted to wear tip, tilak, sindoor, mangalsutra, and turbans—as well as hijabs—within the store premises.

New Dress Code and Restrictions

The company has announced that it remains mandatory for employees to wear the designated T-shirt, dark blue jeans, and closed-toe footwear. However, torn or faded clothing, T-shirts featuring large logos, or any attire bearing offensive messages are strictly prohibited in the workplace. Experts believe that these swift measures were taken primarily to strike a balance between religious pluralism and the maintenance of a professional work environment.

At a Glance

Lenskart released a new dress code shortly after the controversy regarding the wearing of tip and tilak first broke out.

Employees have been granted full freedom to express their religious and cultural identities within the workplace.

CEO Peyush Bansal took to social media to clarify the issue regarding the erroneous guideline that had gone viral.

In addition to the prescribed uniform, there are no longer any restrictions on wearing mangalsutras, turbans, or hijabs.