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| THIS FASHION © 2009 Martin Liew Photography |
Here's another street panorama photograph from my photo archive. Not too sure if local Singapore ladies do remember this retail store. This Fashion was once the largest fashion retailer in Singapore with more than 60 outlets and over 350 employees. They’ve made a pretty huge impact on our Singapore women lives before H&M and Uniqlo. Unfortunately its abrupt disappearance almost overnight back in 2011 has stumped many Singaporeans.
Notice the two old trishaw riders? It was a common sight eleven years ago to see them resting at this spot. This spot is located at 108 Middle Road, Bernhard Schulte House, right next to Bugis+ building. Currently, this retail space is operated by a cafe, Mellower Coffee.
Trishaws today have become part of Singapore’s cultural heritage. As trishaws are no longer a common means of travel for locals, the passengers that trishaw riders now ferry are predominantly tourists who employ their services as a means of experiencing the Singapore of yesteryear. As such, most trishaws are now found operating in tourist areas such as Chinatown and Bugis.
Unlike those licensed trishaw riders, these two old riders are sole proprietors who operate their own trishaws at their own time. It was tough for them to make a living Fast forward to present days, it's scarce to see them around as they might have retired. Currently, it is mandatory for all trishaw riders to operate with a licence.
Photo Info:
HORIZON PERFEKT | 28mm | settings not recorded | Kodak Tri-X 400 Film developed in Kodak D76 1:1 dilution for 7 minutes 36 seconds | Negatives scanned on EPSON V700 | Post-processed in Photoshop
