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How I buy designer clothes in my 20s

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While specific items can be hard to find, the constant output of the fashion industry means there is no end to the shiny used things for sale.

While specific items can be hard to find, the constant output of the fashion industry means there is no end to the shiny used things for sale.

ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO

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SINGAPORE – To avoid jadedness, particularly in your mid-20s, it is standard practice to pick up a hobby.

Some people run, others cycle and I, at 27 years old, shop. Specifically, I hunt for designer clothing – frequently beautiful, seldom cheap.

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