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Confessions of a Recessionista

Confessions of a Recessionista

Tokyo's trendsetters are finding new ways to save on style

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The point is to buy fewer clothes, but of higher quality. Save up for the pieces you really want, and give a miss to things you only feel so-so about.”
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There are new shops around that can remake clothes for under ¥1,000 each, repurposing your old garments into completely new pieces.”

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