and "cozy aesthetics" as a response to digital overstimulation. 2. Emerging Youth Subcultures
Economic pragmatism meets environmental awareness. Second-hand clothing, or thrifting , has exploded. Don’t call it bekas (used); call it vintage . The trend is "Contrast Aesthetics": baggy 90s American jeans paired with a tiny, tight kebaya top, or a faded Metallica t-shirt with a sarung (prayer shawl) wrapped around the waist. Thrift markets in Bandung (like Cimol) are pilgrimage sites for youth who view mixing high and low as an art form.