JB’s thrifting scene is thriving, and if you love snagging good thrift finds from across the border, this is one spot you should definitely stop by! The Loop & Co. is a new cosy and aesthetic thrift store and café located ~25 minutes away from the checkpoint, boasting curated pre-loved goods from as low as RM 2 (~$-0.59 SGD)!
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The space has a clean, Scandinavian-inspired theme with tables and chairs for dine-in customers, making it look just like a regular café—but it actually is a thrift store as well! There are racks of curated clothing items and accessories for sale, and even a changing room for you to try them on as well. You’ll find various styles of clothes in-store: elegant dresses, blouses, casual wear, streetwear and more. Clothes start from RM 5 (~$1.50), and they also have DIY jewellery, perfumes and more. Highlights to expect include:
KARL LAGERFELD PARIS Ruffled Scuba Crepe Sheath Dress, RM 20 (~$5.90 SGD)
Urban Outfitters Cordelia Corduroy Midi Dress, RM 30 (~$8.90 SGD)
ELLESSE Vintage 70s/80s Tennis Skirt, RM 5 (~$1.50 SGD)
Banana Republic Tiered Midi Dress, RM 20 (~$5.90 SGD)
Silver Sequin Mini Dress, RM 20 (~$5.90 SGD)
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Shopping for good finds can be a whole workout (as frequent shoppers/thrifters would know), but the good news here is that you can easily take a break to sit down between shopping! As for food offerings at the café, you can enjoy a range of pretty homemade cakes, pastries and drinks.
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Aside from shopping the curated items in-store, you can also drop off your own clothes in exchange for vouchers to spend at The Loop & Co. They accept both women and men’s clothes that are in good condition, and items are weighed in exchange for vouchers as follows:
500g – 1kg = RM 5
1.1kg – 3kg = RM 10
3.1kg – 6kg = RM 15
6.1kg and above = RM 20
The Loop & Co.
Address: Mount Austin, 19-01, 7/5, Persiaran Austin Heights, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 10am-7pm daily
