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FYI SOUTH Magazine, August 2003. VOL.3 ISSUE 8

Hippy HIP-HOP 416-2 ChingNian Rd., Tainan City (06) 209-1510 Opening times 11 am-11 pm

        The United States is the home of hip-hop culture and the Sean John New York brand is now gaining popularity in south Taiwan. You notice the Sean John light and baggy clothes as soon as you enter Hippy, which despite its ChingNian Road address is best reached from ChingDong Street.The shop is stocked with clothes that will appeal to the young. You can buy Roca Wear, Avirex, and Timberland shoes in the shop.There are also various earrings, necklaces, rings, wallets and perfumes. The shop's own factory produces pure silver jewelry, emphasising individual style and easy matching. You can also buy the Gongzhai Doll, from Hong Kong, which is a must-have item for young Taiwanese hip-hop fans.-- By Magen Lin, translated by Kevin Lax