In many other countries, an outlet store is a location where the factory/brand owner sells their items to the public direct from the factory. In Indonesia the factory outlets are usually run by middle men (wholesale buyers) who purchase overruns and seconds from the many garment factories in Indonesia and sell them to the consumers. Factory outlets stores are VERY popular in Indonesia, with expats and Indonesians alike!
These shops
are sometimes called sisa export (export leftovers) but are now often called asli-palsu (or real fakes) by Indonesians. Buyer beware - because while many of the items are actually factory overruns there are also a large number of fake items. These imitation branded garments have been crafted to copy the actual branded goods ... but use inferior materials and fake labels.
The true factory outlets offer overruns and seconds on export garments at bargain prices.
The foreign store and foreign currency price tag often is still on the
item ... i.e., US$ 65 ... with the Rp price next to it ... Rp 45,000 (US$4.50).
Brands at many of the stores include: Abercrombie & Fitch, Eddie Bauer, MAG, Nautica, Fendi, Elle, Hugo Boss, DKNY, Espirit, Calvin
Klein, Armani, Crocodile, Balley Apostrophe, Alfred Dunhill, Nike, Reebok,
Limited, The Gap, Banana Republic, Guess, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo, Adidas,
Puma, Ann Taylor, D&G, BCBG, J. Crew, Allure, Benetton, Cerruti 1881,
Victoria's Secret, NY & Company, Sag Harbor, Old Navy, Ocean Pacific,
Roxy, Hush Puppy, Versache, Table Eight, Cherokee, Express, Zara, Karen Scott, Sears, and Mervyn's brands.
The shops carry both Grade A (best quality overruns) and Grade B (seconds
with something wrong with them so they didn't pass quality inspection
by the buyer - so-called "factory rejects". Depending on the agreements between buyers/factories and factory
outlets, the items are often put up for sale 3-6 months after they go
on the market for full price elsewhere.
Don't be surprised if you see 'Made in Korea' or 'Made in Thailand'
(to name a few) tags on the clothes too as many of the shops buy from
agents who represents factories in these countries. Or, they are really
made in Indonesia and mis-labeled on purpose!
Local production for the local market is offered in the shops as well, with a very different quality.
After you've been to a few of these stores you'll start to see similarities
in stock. Asking the shops in Jakarta if they are branches of Bandung
stores, few would admit it, but a lot of them are selling the same
items for the same price in Jakarta as Bandung.
Whenever you are shopping, look at the quality, not just the brand. Some of the clothing in the factory outlets is brand new and of great quality, but others have major defects which would make them not be a bargain, at any price. Be sure to check the entire garment (buttons, seams, etc) before you purchase it because they can not be returned or refunded because they are sold "as is".
The larger factory outlets accept major credit cards like visa and master card, or you can pay with cash. Enjoy your bargain hunting! Selamat Berbelanja!
In addition to the Factory Outlets below, you can also find cold weather clothing at Laxmi Tailor for excellent quality winter wear.
Following is a listing of various factory outlet shops in Jakarta, Bandung, Bekasi, Bogor, and Surabaya in Indonesia.
If you know of other good outlet shops in major Indonesian cities which
specialize in export garments, please share them with the community by sending
an email to the webmaster.
Jakarta
Blossom Boutique Outlet
Jl Jend Sudirman Kav 52-55 Lot #6
Jakarta Selatan SCBD
021 515 5771
Body 'n Soul
Jl. Kemang Raya 27 B
Bangka, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730
Body’n Soul Boutique
Jl. Kemang Raya 24 A
Bangka, Mampang Prapatan, Jakarta 12730
Tel. (62-21) 719-4268
Brasco
Jl Raya Pasar Minggu Km 17/5 C-D-E
Pasar Minggu, Jakarta Selatan
Tel. (62-21) 797-4375, 797-4374
DePe
Jl. Ampera Raya No. 115 P
(corner of Jl. Ampera Raya and Ampera Buntu)
Kemang, South Jakarta
Tel. 780-6910, 7883-5639
Open 9:30 am to 9:00pm daily
Name brand clothing: Gap, Versache, Esprit, Table Eight, etc. in western
sizes for very cheap prices. (same owner as EsPe on Panglima Polim IX)
EsPe
Panglima Polim IX
Jakarta
Export
near Jakarta Stock Exchange
Fashion Warehouse
Kawasan Niaga Terpadu (SCBD) Lot 8
Jl. Jendral Surdirman Kav 52-53
Jakarta Selatan
021-514 01149
F & Co.
Semanggi and Ambasador Malls
French Toast Premium Factory Outlet
Jl. Kemang Selatan 8 No 55 F
Jakarta Selatan
Tel. ( 62-21) 7179-3971
Heritage
Citywalk
Jl. Mas Mansyur, Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta
Premium Factory Outlet
Mall Ambassador, Lt. 1 Unit 1 (next to ITC Kuningan)
Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Jakarta 12940
Tel. (62-21) 5793-3702
Bought winter jackets and leggings for kids. The mall has a
lot of Indonesian restaurants and a rather large food court. Another branch on Jalan Raya Serpong.
Queens
Jl. Wijaya I No. 75
Jakarta Selatan
Tel. (62-21) 725-8730
gueen4ucare@yahoo.com
Carries mostly international brands of sportswear like Nike, Adidas, etc.
Raja Factory outlet
Mangga Dua Square
We can always find clothing for our kids. Store has export and domestic clothing, and shoes.
Rame
Jl. Ampera Raya No. 50
Cialndak, South Jakarta 12560
Tel. 780-6490, 781-5715
Export quality branded clothing. Baby & Kids Wear, Business and
Casual Clothing
Rempoa FO
Jl.
Rempoa Veteran
near Bintaro, west of Pondok Indah
Rumah Manis
Jl. Ampera Raya No. 12
Kemang, South Jakarta
Tel. 719-9553
Email rumahmanis@yahoo.com
Small, but nice collection ... a good selection of name brands, conviently located in South Jakarta.
Rumah Mode
Stop Factory Store
Jl. Senopati No. 64
South Jakarta
Tel. 7249-2243, 724-5441
Open Monday through Friday 9:00am to 6:30 pm and Saturdays and Sundays
from 9:00 am to 5:00pm.
Bandung, West Java
Getting to Bandung
Around 20 or 30 factory outlet shops around town, mostly in the Dago,
Sukajadi, Jl. Riau, and Dr. Otten areas. Big signs on the road side give
directions to many of the shops. Some of the better ones are:
Rumah Moda
Jl. Setiabudhi No. 41F
Bandung
Tel. (022) 203-5498
Better than most ... good selection of wide range of brands. Branch
in Jakarta ... see Ot'Let above.
Dago Stock Ekspor (DSE)
Jl. Ir. H. Djuanda No. 52
Bandung
Tel. (022) 423-7532
Great collection - fashion, shoes, toys, bed & bath and accessories.
Cascade and Secret
Bandung
Export Station
Jl. Sumatera No. 24-30
Bandung
Tel. (022) 426-4107
One of the busiest stores ... great collection and good brands.
FOS Clothing
Dr. Otten No. 6
Bandung
Tel. (022) 426-4848
Great Collection!
Totally 4U
Jl. Sukajadi No. 228A
Bandung
Tel. (022) 203-0228
Heritage
Jl. Riau No. 63
Bandung
Tel. (022) 422-0545
Good collection
Rivai
Jl. Dr. Abdul Rivai No. 11
Bandung
Tel (022) 423-1416
Better than most ... good selection of wide range of brands. Two floors,
well lit, lots of dressing rooms and clean bathrooms!
Cargo
Jl. Diponegoro No. 30
Tel. (022) 727 3429
Two floors, sells all the large name brands like Gap, Esprit,
Reebok, Abercrombie, Nike, Tom Tailor, O'Neill, but also high end brands
like Yve Saint Laurent, SKNY, Prada, Columbia, Timberland, Gucci, etc.
The Big Price Cut
Jl. Aceh No. 66
Tel. (022) 421-0054
Same owner has eSPe and DePe in Jakarta (see above).
Mooi
Jl. Cemara No. 83
Sukajadi, Bandung
Tel (022) 203-3911
Great for kids clothes. Also sell some shoes, sheets and bedspreads.
Well lit, good spacing for shopping. In the process of expanding ... so
more goodies are on the way.
Stocks Town
Jl. Buah Batu No. 178
Bandung
Tel. (022) 730-3777
The Summit
Bandung
Rich & Famous
Jl. Dago No. 14
Bandung
Tel (022) 426-5222
Good selection of wide range of brands. Carry The Gap, Old Navy, Abercrombie
& Fitch, Calvin Klein, Guess, Reebok, Nike, Levi's, etc. Bargains
such as Victoria Secret undies for 1 dollar each, Tommy Hilfiger's extra
large shirts for 6 dollars, Tommy's sexy supershorts for 4 dollars.
and not to forget ... the famed Jeans Street
Jalan Cihampelas for jeans of course and Cibaduyut for shoes.
Getting to Bandung
You can always drive there using your car, rent a Big
Bird bus or Silver Bird - depending on traffic via the new toll road
the trip only takes about 1 1/2 to 2 hours (compared to the previous 3-5 hours
via Puncak). Best not to travel on weekends, public school holidays or long holiday weekends to avoid massive traffic jams.
Or ... take the train and enjoy the picturesque scenery and
lots of room to move around in! From Jakarta to Bandung there are two trains with executive class
service which boasts nice reclining seats and air conditioning. (Business
class has no a/c). The Argo Gede train is the more expensive one because
it's half an hour faster than Parahyangan train. Argo Gede - Jakarta-Bandung
trip is only twice a day, takes 3 to 3 1/2 hours. The Parahyangan train
costs slightly less and leaves Jakarta very frequently, but takes over
3 1/2 hours. Your driver can go to the Gambir station and purchase the
tickets a before your departure, or if you want to be assured of seating,
get your tickets through a travel agent a week before departure. For train schedules and routes of the national
railway, see Kereta Api
Indonesia.
You can be met at the train station by a Golden
Bird rented limousine. Cost is per hour and depends on the type of
car/van. The drivers are familiar with the location of all the most popular
factory outlet shops. Grab a quick bite to eat at McDonald's ... then
start shopping. The driver will get you back to the station in time to
catch the train back.
There are also shuttle services that run from Jakarta to Bandung on a regular basis and are affordable and relatively comfortable rides in buses.
If you want to spend a few days in town, you can see the historic
spots in town, take a 1 1/2 hour trip to see the active Tangkuban Perahu
volcano. A 1+ hour walk down the forest path from the visitors center
at the summit leads you to bubbling hot springs where you can boil an
egg and collect sulphur encrusted rocks. Half an hour away is Sari Ater,
a private hot springs complex of hot springs pools where you can enjoy
a cooler and more tolerable temperature! While in Bandung you can visit
angklung factory, wayang golek factory, or take a historical tour organized
by Bandung Trails.
Bekasi, West Java
Link Stok
Grand Mal Bekasi Lvl 3
Bekasi
Lots of winter jackets and sweaters. Carry The Gap, Ck, etc.
Bogor, West Java
SOT Factory Outlet (formerly TMS)
Jl. Binamarga I/17 - Bogor
Tel. (0251) 316-555 , ext. 245
HP Han Ing 0818-102-201
Tel. (0251) 316-555
Located on the road that goes to Novotel Bogor alongside the toll
road. It's on the right side of the road and about 1-2 km from the toll
gate.
Thius company sources products for export to Germany only so the brands
are German brands. What they sell are not rejected products but samples
that they no longer use, but still in good condition with high quality.
They have huge selections of winter outfits so it's a perfect place if
your looking for coat or sweater, although they also have other garments
too. Not too many expats know about this place (yet) , but it's popular
among Indonesians whose children study abroad.
Surabaya, East Java
Rich & Famous
Jl. Raya Darmo 83
Surabaya
Cargo
Jl. DR. Soetorno No. 69
Tel. 031-567-8891
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