Driven by the economy and environmental awareness, thrifting ( bajai ) is a religion. The term "Old but Gold" is a badge of honor. Youth brag about finding a 90s-era Distro (Indonesian independent clothing store) shirt for pennies.
: There is a rising trend among older youth to retreat into "dark mode"—private, phone-free physical spaces or invite-only digital groups as a status symbol of "stealth wealth". Driven by the economy and environmental awareness, thrifting
Unlike their predecessors who relied on television (RCTI, SCTV) or radio for entertainment, modern Indonesian youth live on their phones. Indonesia is consistently ranked as one of the most active social media populations on earth, with an average daily screen time exceeding 7.5 hours. SCTV) or radio for entertainment