Fashion brand Charles and Keith may seem like it belongs in gleaming shopping malls, but few might remember that it has its origins as a heartland shop in Ang Mo Kio.
Indeed, these "mum-and-pop" shops have the potential to grow and transform, to stay relevant in this day and age, while preserving an important piece of Singapore's culture.
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