Free clothes causes mad rush at Chinese metro station

A Chinese apparel firm carried out a promotional stunt on a metro train in Shanghai by giving out free clothes, resulting in a mad rush of passengers.

The train was transformed Tuesday into a clothes shop, with passengers helping themselves to garments hanging from hand rails, the Shanghai Daily reported.

On each item was a notice that said: "Not for selling, but you can take this away if you like it."

The promotional campaign by e-commerce giant Taobao attracted many passengers who caused chaos on the trains. Metro authorities had to call the police to control the situation.

A media official with Taobao admitted that the free clothes delivery got a bit out of control.

"We just wanted to promote women's clothes. We're sorry. Our plan was not thought through properly," she said.

A day earlier, in another stunt, young women wearing bikinis were spotted on another metro train putting on shirts and trousers.

It would be great if our Malaysian apparel firms have such marketing gimmicks here. I always see our Malaysian apparel marketing gimmicks are the same such as buy 2 apparels and get the 2nd at a discounted price. That's so boring, lame and unattractive. Come up with marketing gimmicks that are as attractive as the ones in China, will ya?

Shopping Spree 2

I just love grand sales during public holidays. A few months ago, Robinsons departmental store had its sales and it drew my attention to go for a shopping spree (you can read the post here). Again, The Robinsons Sale, slashing its price as much as 70%.

What I got from this sale? I bought a Nine West handbag for RM180 after 50% discount which retails at RM360. That’s a deal that’s too good to be missed. My friend that accompanied me to the sales bought 2 pairs of Ashworth collar T-shirt that him RM39 each after 70% from its retail price of RM139 each.

For you shopping freaks that don’t know where Robinsons departmental store is, it’s situated in The Gardens Mid Valley and it is easily accessible via train or taxi. If you want to drive there, be sure to be there before 10am or you’ll having a difficult time getting a parking spot. Oh ya, Robinsons usually hold its sales for 3 hours from 9am – 12 noon. If you don’t want to miss the boat, be there early!

I’m a shopaholic and after the sales, my addiction continues to run though veins and I headed down to Berjaya Times Square in Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur. I wanted to look for dresses with vintage styling and managed to grab myself 3 dresses for a tad below RM30 each. The quality is average for the price I paid and you need to look hard to get some decent quality apparels in Berjaya Times Square as the place is saturated with an array of apparels which some are of sub-par quality.

Now I’m gonna head to bed beaming with smile after a very rewarding shopping spree!