Those who frequent Tokyo to shop for vintage and know the three C's—commit, curate, and cull—would be familiar with stores like Treasure Factory Style or 10 Tow, meccas where you can find things from top luxury brands like runway-exclusive pieces or ones dating back to when its eponymous designer was still there (Coco before Karl, anyone?). For those who prefer the thrill of the hunt, Japan's number one thrift store, 2nd STREET, is set to open in Singapore come April.
Since its inception in Kagawa, Japan, in 1996, 2nd STREET has gone from a local gem to a global empire, surprising thrift hunters with holy grails in nearly 1,000 locations worldwide. From Los Angeles to Taipei, Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur, the brand has perfected the art of the thrift—pop in your AirPods, put on a podcast, and spend hours sieving through second-hand pieces masterfully curated in an air-conditioned space. No more triggering of asthma, claustrophobia-inducing conditions, or heaps of clothes with strange holes or stains.
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At any given time, there can be up to 22,000 pieces flown in from Japan—luxury, streetwear, vintage, cult Japanese labels that you’d otherwise have to board a plane to find. And if you're lucky, will be able to find something at just $5.
There is also the selling. Got a closet full of things that you'd like to sell one day? Bring them in. No photos, no haggling with strangers online—just walk in, get a same-day quote, and let go. Every piece is guaranteed a second life, whether it’s resold, recycled, or upcycled by the store into something completely new to surprise its new owner.
Discover it at 313@Somerset, #B1-23 to 34, 313 Orchard Road, Singapore 238895.