Buying old clothes, repairing them, and reselling them for a 300% markup on Carousell or Tokopedia is a standard side hustle.
From halal-certified Korean BBQ to "Muslim streetwear" (looser fits, longer hemlines), brands are bending to the religious comfort of the youth. Even gaming has a "prayer time" break culture embedded in competitive teams. Buying old clothes, repairing them, and reselling them
For a decade, the scene was dominated by melancholic pop-rock (think Sheila on 7 clones). Now, Aruma , Sal Priadi , and Hindia have changed the game. Lyricism has become poetic and profoundly Javanese or Sundanese in structure, even when sung in Bahasa. Youth are seeking "sad boy/girl" music that feels intellectually complex. For a decade, the scene was dominated by
Ironically, while digitally hyper-connected, many urban youth are reporting high levels of sunken social battery . The trend of me-time solo trips to "aesthetic" cafes to read a book or work on a laptop is a status symbol of mental wellness. 5. Gaming, Esports, and the Warnet Nostalgia Gaming is the great equalizer between the rich and the poor in Indonesia. Youth are seeking "sad boy/girl" music that feels
They band together through arisan (social gatherings) to buy iPhones. They use dating apps to find business partners. They listen to sad indie music while hustling on three different freelance gigs.