Takashimaya takeover: Proudly S'porean fashion brands spice up the luxury mall

Takashimaya Shopping Centre has observed an "increased interest and evolution in local brands" in recent years. PHOTOS: BENJAMIN BARKER, THE EDITOR'S MARKET, THE PAPER BUNNY
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SINGAPORE - A fresh wave of home-grown brands have set up shop in Takashimaya Shopping Centre, signalling a new turn for the mall once reserved largely for global and luxury brands.

At least eight local fashion and lifestyle brands opened stores in the past year, defying the pandemic's wrath on physical retail.

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