Shangri-La: Secret Shopper

SHANGRI LA SHANGRI LA SECRET SHOPPER SPRING 2018

A JOURNAL ABOUT CLOTHING

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— Amy

“ This comfort shirt in bohemian blue has visited 3 continents, witnessed 2 long-term relationships, and has been my trusted partner in crime for all my most-loved shenanigans.”

— Xio

“ I’m obsessed with the Seattle Worlds Fair. This is an authentic t-shirt, formerly owned by my Dad, who got it at the fair. I wear this all the time, probably weekly, but rarely wash it, so I never wear it if I know I’m going to be sweating.”

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