Fashion and Shopping

A photographer from “Irene—A Burmese Icon”—one of two newly released books that shine light on 1970s' fashion in Burma.
Take a look at these fashionable Yangonites of the 1970s

Ever wondered what Yangonites looked like five decades ago?
Shoppers crowd at a stall on the Zay Gyi Street market. (Rita Shan)
Bargains at beloved second-hand clothes market

Seeking out second-hand clothes will sound strange to some people in Yangon, but those who find it fun and thrifty enjoy a shopper’s haven in Kyimyindaing Township.