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If you haven't read my first thrift post to Family Bundle Ampang, check it out here!

Few days ago, I went and had a look at Subangs' thrift outlet, Jalan Jalan Japan.

MY EXPERIENCE

Prices :

It's in Subang. I wasn't expecting low prices that I'm used to at thrifts, nor that high. They range from around RM10 up to RM50 for clothes. 

They even sell baby strollers, shoes, stilettos, rare anime comic books and even handbags. These items range up to the hundreds.

Weird Items :

I usually go to thrifts for rare items, here they mostly sell standard everyday clothing like blazers and caps as well as dresses.

I do love how this thrift offers many variety of items, from duffel bags, to wedding dresses. Other than clothes, you can definitely shop for a school bag here. All looking in great condition too.


Office Hours :

According to google, they open from 10AM to 10PM, exactly the same as @ Family Bundle. I went their in the afternoon, and it was a soothing experience. Having spending around 2.5 to 3 hours their, Rummaging for clothes.

Location :

I had taken an LRT ride to USJ 21 and took a Grabcar to One City Mall (RM4) as the shop is located inside it. I had to ask a very helpful cleaner the way as it was a bit confusing due to no directions.

Imagine the mall as a barren Publika, except bigger and more unused space. Probably for office workers.


Pros :

• clean ( not dusty ) environment
• many options for women
• available fitting rooms
• more options than a normal thrift
• mamak nearby
• higher class than usual (due to location in Subang)
• workers, they have workers!
• mirrors everywhere
• baskets and trolleys at your service
• the whole family can come and find something honestly

Streetwear brand Supreme had recently collaborated with high fashion brand Louis Vuitton on a new collection.

Just a gist into the collection, they released a wallet that is literally reselling now for $1400 and a hoodie for $10,000. Pretty expensive to cough up RM50,000 for a jacket and a bloody wallet. For Louis Vuitton, these prices can be considered lower than standard but generally kids are buying these.

Now, one of the coveted pieces in the collection is... the backpack. The godly backpack. This bag, is going on ebay for around $11,000 equivalent to RM48,000. Have a look at what is happening in Pulau Pinang ( Penang )


I have no idea if it's true or a fake but the thought of letting your child bring a RM50,000 backpack to school is just beyond me, let alone him being an 8 year old or something. A lot of people have said that it is fake, logical at the very least.

The thing i'm worried about is, some ignorant person may see this as an opportunity to do bad things to the kid, steal his bag or perform unexplainable desires or even threats to the parents. The flashy red LV bag may be fake, but things could happen and I hope the parents think or have thought about it by now.

If it is real, just sayin, MY son ain't going to school with a backpack the price of two Perodua Axia. At that age, I wore a spongebob backpack, a bit like this one with the face and all. You want a car priced bag, you get your own XD.



To be honest, this news is just a funny post I saw on twitter and wanted to share here/

I had gone to Family Bundle located in Ampang and had a decent time there.

WHAT IS A BUNDLE?

Most people know what it is, but this is for those who don't know.

A bundle shop is an outlet where they sell pre-loved / used items for very low price. For instance you can get this Gianna Valentino button collared long sleeve t-shirt for RM5! In great condition might I add.

MY EXPERIENCE

Environment : 

One thing that I love about the place is that it is well ventilated. As it is indoors, they install these huge fans to circulate the air. Thus, it is not that hot in there as well.

I've been to another bundle location and everytime I visit there, I get a flu or some type of iritation in my nose because of all the dust + secondhand unwashed clothing.

They also have fitting rooms, which is rare in a bundle in my experience. Usually, either you try it on in the open, over your shirt, or hope for the best and purchase it.

Prices :

The items sold here range from around RM5.30 up to RM50. You do have to stroll around for quite a while as the shop is huge for a bundle considered most pre-loved outlets are very small.

I stumbled upon an RM5 Champion jacket that looked sick but because it had a few stains I didn't bother.

You can literally get 10 pieces of clothing for around RM50. It is amazing.

Weird Items :

When I go to a thrift, I always expect weird defected shirts. This shop didn't provide much of those. More so a large array of winter clothing, shirts, blazers and such. But I did find a gem, beware it may trigger you...


Office Hours :

From google, they open from 10am to 10pm, but if I recall we were there till 11pm i think so I guess it differs from weekdays to weekends or I am just justifying my bad memory.

Location :

It is in Ampang, so make sure you open up Waze to find the shortest route. We went there with ease cause we passed through a housing area. It was a Saturday night in Ampang, so I was hoping for the worst. Yet, it was manageable.

Pros :

• large price range (lowest to highest)
• large array of children /adults clothes available
• good ventilation
• presence of fitting rooms
• many workers
• large well lit environment
• small chance of getting weird quirky items
• drinks available (cold)
• Great for students

Cons

• a tad bit dusty
• small fitting rooms
• too many choices :D
• not many weird items but small chance
• normal shirts only to be honest

On Reddit r/streetwear, a user named cokeslurpees posted a picture of what appears to be Supreme tagged blank t-shirts in Kmart which is equivalent to Jusco, Aeon and Tesco in Malaysia.

Here is the gist of it :

American Apparel closed down all it's outlets, so they have a lot of extra t-shirts to letgo.

Kmart quickly saw the potential and bought the excess blank shirts without knowing the Brand tagged on them.

Each only selling for $4 max, converted to RM17!

They had them in many colours like teal, white, black and more.

Backstory :

Supreme had been speculated to have been printing their t-shirts on either Gildan and even American Apparel. So a lot of people have kind of confirmed that American Apparel has been supplying Supreme for their blanks.

Now :

People are buying literally dozens of them at once just to resell. In my opinion, I would probably do the exact same thing.

Resell prices are going upwards of $45 up to $60 because of the Supreme Tag.

Haters :

Based on the video listed here, people have been so butthurt to see this that they cut off the tags and wrote L meaning "loss" or equivalent to basically a bad scene. Such childish moves to be doing in a local store.

Conclusion :

I don't see any wrong with reselling if you're worried about that. Who wouldn't do the same, be honest with yourself. Buy small, sell big. Also if there's a potential or certain demand, why the hell not.

Tesco, Aeon, Giant, get these shirts omg need these type of mishaps in Malaysia! Not people throwing slippers at a car. But yeah, to the people that bought all the shirts, salute for being up to date on the scene. For real, love the drama :)

Tyler The Creator's new album of 2017 is by far miles away from CHERRY BOMB. Scum Fuck Flower Boy is so intriguing that when I read through all the lyrics and delved deeper into what they meant on genius.com, I literally clapped.

People see Tyler as this out there, rebellious young guy but dig a bit deeper and it'll change your mind. Can't even compare to these upcoming Soundcloud rappers, Lil Pump and such. I love Pump but lyrically speaking, Tyler is up there.



The way he brings in the listener into his little sunflower infested yellow world is amazing. The album is so warm and calming yet brings such a stern message.

   Also, apparently he is GAY. Like anyone should care if you like dicks or vaginas. But that has been a big debate since its album release, rather its leak. Some releases have speculated him to have came out the closet before.

The problem with Tyler is his persona, the jokster, portrays this don't care about anything vibe. He said in "Who That Boy", "been kissing white boys since 2004". Which is kind of straight forward tbh. But people have the thought that, nah man he's just trolling, he's TYLER.



Depends on you though if you think he is either or both. For real though, straight, homosexual, bisexual, who really cares or should care. He makes amazing music for the masses.

He's 26 and has made annual carnivals under his own brand. Has the latest in technology car, Tesla and even a damn Mclaren, 0-60 in 2.nueve! Should you really care if he takes it in the butt, really.

But honestly, take some earphones or quality headphones, listen to the album, and enjoy. This guy produced all the beats and made the lyrics himself. Ofc with others help, but mainly with his vision.



OMG, he's selling for only $30 (RM130), for a t shirt, poster, sticker, and physical album like omg. But thy cry till i die cause I still don't wanna use my money for my broke ass ahahha.

Oh yeah, Jaden Smith is amazing in it and all the other features ofc but not naming all, God. But i did find Rex Orange County damn nice voice weh. Gonna go into his music for sure.

SALUTE TO TYLER. Hopefully he does an interview stating his sexuality. Make these people shut up and move on :)

   4 years in the making and Frank Ocean had just released his newest album "Blonde". I never understood the hype of Frank but once I had a thorough listen to Channel Orange I could then see the reason of his great stipulation.

   He went "missing" no reports no nothing for 4 years. People say it's for him to make the masterpiece of the century, welp according to all the reaction videos it seems so. Every reaction to the album has been silence, harmony, near heart attacks and tears...or at least some watery eyes.

   I must admit his voice is something special to listen to. He doesn't just sing but raps as well as he did on Odd Future's "Oldie". I believe he mostly sang on the album. I can't confirm that statement because I only have Spotify and you require Apple Music to listen to it now. Even though it kills me to not have a deep listen of the album yet, I'll wait.



Release

   Frank came out with two albums. Endless (visual album/pre album) and Blonde (main album). Is it Blond or Blonde, people are jumbling it up now, even though the album cover says Blond.

   Anyways, he released two albums in 24 hours with a magazine. Basically they did a random announcement of a kind of pop up shop.



   It's about 360 pages long filled with godly imagery with a vintage aesthetic. And in between the pages is located the Endless and Blonde CD. Intentionally the huge magazine is an album case, which is very creative to say the least. I want it so ...bad my god.

   These were given out for free from random announcements in different regions of USA I believe. $$$ unrequired. Line up and get it for free. Such lucky people to have gotten those :'d

   Hopefully it both albums release on Spotify as soon as possible because all this hype is just getting me more anxious.

bye

   I had a pair of Nike's that were as close of a design as these ones. Merely because of the "teeth" on the sole supporting the fish like structure of the Cortez's. I can't pinpoint which model I had as I was too young to care. Yet when I saw these I was brought back to my younger years and bought it without second thought.

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