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‘Kedai Runcit’ Vibes Meet SEA Rave Culture

today14 July 2025

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(source: Tropical Futures Institute & Eastern Margins)

If you grew up in Malaysia, you’ll be more than familiar with the sweltering heat that our Southeast Asian climate brings us. It can be awful at times, but we’re used to it.

Taking inspiration from that, Philippines-based label Tropical Futures Institute (TFI) and London outfit Eastern Margins have linked up for a new drop that feels like a cultural reset.

Built for the heat, styled for the margins

The capsule includes a healthy variety of pieces that weren’t just built for our climate, but look good in it, too. It includes a pink baby tee, graphic t-shirt, bike jersey, trucker cap, and even a sarong.

Yes, an actual sarong:

(source: Tropical Futures Institute & Eastern Margins)

It isn’t just some modern interpretation watered down to suit Western tastes. But it…

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Written by: Danial Martinus


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