Singapore’s history on his sleeves
Retail consultant Cary Cheng says you can relive the country’s past through its fashion
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Tay Suan Chiang
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YOU could say that vintage runs in the blood of retail consultant Cary Cheng. In the 2000s, Cheng ran Glamour Inc., a revolving showroom showcasing emerging British and European fashion designers and as well as vintage wear in between seasons.
Glamour Inc is no longer around, but Cheng still has a large collection of vintage wear that he has amassed over the years.
Some were collected from Cheng’s early days in the retail industry, when he was working at the now-defunct Glamourette, one of the first local retailers to bring in high-end European labels since the 1950s.
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