What influences personal style on a small island?
On the rise of curated thrift shops and whether Maltese teens would develop a unique style if faced with a less judgmental audience
April 27, 20251 min read
Across the West, trends are dispersed, washed away and replaced by new ones, and this tiny island at the heart of the Mediterranean Sea acts as their spectator. Trends are embodied by the island’s inhabitants and are primarily disseminated and consumed through brick-and-mortar retail stores. Typically, these stores select a selection of the season’s most popular cuts or patterns, often overlooking niche microtrends.
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