7 days ago
- Lifestyle
- South China Morning Post
Best places to shop second-hand clothes in Hong Kong from an avid buyer of preloved wear
Hongkonger Dianne Gupta has a laser-sharp sixth sense as she wanders around Mee & Gee, one of her favourite second-hand clothes shops, in Kowloon's Mong Kok district.
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Dressed in one of her favourite preloved outfits, the 28-year-old scans the racks with lightning speed.
'Some people walk into second-hand shops and feel overwhelmed, but for me it is like a treasure hunt,' she says.
It does not take long before something catches her eye: a retro-style dress covered in bright yellow stars.
She gives the fabric a feel to test its quality – something she does with every potential purchase – and checks the seams to make sure there is room to move.
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'It's also a good idea to check the zips and buttons.'
The dress passes the test, and at HK$40 (US$5.10), it is a bargain.
