Written by Charmaine Shaharin
Before the implementation of the Movement Control Order, going out to thrift shops for clothes at well known bundle stores such as Jalan Jalan Japan, JBR bundle and Family bundle or even at thrift events such as Furugiya Market and Preloved is Reloved by APW Bangsar seemed like a normal thing. However, things have changed now and most bundle and thrift shop vendors have moved their business online.
Therefore, here are five online bundle/thrift stores to check out to still get your fix of preloved clothes.
Bundlehood
Bundlehood is an online instagram bundle shop that sells branded and vintage second hand clothing . Before the MCO, the store has been known to be held in various thrift events such as TTFGA’S Pasar Ballin, Furugiyama and even at The Culture, which was Malaysia’s largest cultural event last July.
The range of brands in store include Versace, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and so much more that also branches out to different types of clothings such as denim jackets,t-shirts and jeans. Apart from that, accessories are also sold such as bucket hats and snapbacks.
For more information, check out their Instagram @bundlehood.
Thrift Garage
If you’re on the lookout for some vintage Stussy or Nike T-shirts, Thrift Garage, an online bundle store is the place to be as it offers many rare vintage pieces of clothing from brands such as Carhartt, Converse, Dickies and so much more.
Apart from that shoes are also sold here as well, and what makes it better that most of the shoes in the store are vintage and include rare collaborations as well.
Besides being online, the store also has a real life shop called “Round Dua” located in Wangsa Maju that sells more vintage items as well and makes a good place to add on the list of places to go after the MCO period is over.
For more information or to order , check out their Instagram page @thrift.garage or contact 018-2444166.
Bintejivintej
“Gaya Klasik Tidak Akan Mati” is the motto of online thrift store BintejiVintej which offers a wide collection of classic and vintage clothing that give off a real 1950’s to 1980’s fashion vibe and are mostly directed to women.
That being said, pieces of clothing range from retro dresses, checkered pants, long plaid skirts and blazers of different colours and sizes. Just like the Bundlehood, Bintej Vintej have also been in various thrift events such as Bundle Expo and Pasar Preloved.
Apart from that, vintage accessories such as sunglasses, handbags, rings are necklaces can be found in the store as well for not just a good price but a good add on to make your outfit on point.
For more information, go to their Instagram page @bintejivintej.
Deannadeanni
If you’re a person who enjoys having not just a little but a lot of splash of colour in your clothing, Deannadeanni is the ultimate place to get a wide collection of clothing that spreads across a wide spectrum. Owned by the infamous stylish twins themselves, Deanna and Deanni, the store resonates with their own style.
All things colourful can be found in the store from blazers, pants, dungarees, dresses and even shirts. At the same time, the store also does a “siapanakseries” segment on their insta story which not just promotes the items that are on sale and available but also shows you the many ways on how to style it.
To find out more, check out @deannadeanni on Instagram.
Baba Sharin
If you’re a regular person who thrift shops, you would know that some items even in the thrift shop market could come off as a bit pricey sometimes. Therefore, a perfect place to be to get real quality secondhand clothing and accessories for both men and women would be Baba Sharin’s online store.
It offers a large range of clothing items such as jeans, sports pants, windbreakers, skirts and even hats. Apart from that, most of the items in the store are branded and vintage too with.
For more information, check out @baba_sharin on Instagram.
