With 56 years in the making,CzipLee has proudly remained true to its core values, becoming a cherished stationery store for Malaysia’s creative community. As a brand that listens attentively to customer feedback, CzipLee has just announced the expansion of its Bangsar Village II store, from the initial 4,970 to over 9,500 square feet of retail space.
“We streamlined our resources to create a more convenient and comfortable shopping experience. Hence, the closure of the CzipPlus by CzipLee outlet in Bangsar and CzipLee Southkey in Johor to better serve and consolidate products and services into two lots at Bangsar Village II (BVII),” said Alvin Chen, Executive Director of CzipLee.
“Wow, there’s not one, but two CzipLee’s at Bangsar Village II” – CzipLee Customers
The first CzipLee store at BVII embraced a cosy layout, carrying a warm, classic charm reminiscent of a traditional neighbourhood bookstore and stationery shop. In contrast, the newly expanded side of the store embodies a more playful, artistic character, with bold colours and neon-like retro accents, giving the space a lively and immersive feel.
CzipLee’s BVII expansion captures a distinctly modern aesthetic while complementing the classic charm of the original, creating a space that balances tradition with innovation, appealing to loyal patrons and new visitors of all ages.
“Becoming a multi-generational store attraction has always been our goal, as we understand families prefer the convenience of parking at a mall while handling children. Elderly patrons can also easily access the store with the lifts. As such, we foresee CzipLee to be an attraction that can resonate with multiple generations, from Generation Alphas to Baby Boomers,” Alvin added further.
CzipLee’s brand as a well-established institution in Bangsar extends beyond selling products, prioritising creating experiences that resonate with people’s creative and educational journeys. They conduct their business based on three core values: a strong commitment to quality; a thoughtfully curated selection of products; and a deep focus on community.
2024 also marks CzipLee’s 18th year in Bangsar where the brand has developed a stable customer base and community.
What’s New About CzipLee at Bangsar Village II
At CzipLee BVII, both storefronts feature a distinctive medicinal shopfront design at the payment counters, symbolising how CzipLee provides ‘remedies’ for the mind in addition to products that inspire creativity, productivity, and imagination. This design is not just for show, but stores pen refills!
The combined stores further emphasise the importance of partnerships with international and local creators, showcasing the value of collaboration within the creative community.
“Our partnerships with international and local talents allow us to bring unique and innovative products to our customers, enriching the experience for all who walk through our doors,” added Jason Chen, Executive Director at CzipLee.
Catered with the customers in mind, CzipLee proudly partners with renowned brands like Clairefontaine, Jacques Herbin, Kokuyo, Pilot, and Rhodia offering high-quality products within the stores. Fine writing and lifestyle brands such as the dedicated Lamy shop-in-shop, Sheaffer, Cross, and Zippo, are also available, bringing a premium experience to all customers.
From left to right:
Lit Books shop-in-shop – curated range of books that cater to all audiences; Lamy shop-in-shop – boasting their extensive collection of pens; CzipLee’s diverse selection of colourful stationery.
Customers are also able to enjoy products from the speciality store, Sumthings of Mine, with its quality journaling stationery and lifestyle products. CzipLee’s selection of literary works is curated by Lit Books, a beloved local independent bookstore offering an array of books across a wide range of genres and publishers.
Since its establishment, CzipLee has been steadfast in becoming an advocate for local publishers, artists, and small businesses. Patrons can look forward to a thoughtful selection of products from local businesses such as Craftiviti, Loka Made, manekNya, The Nurts, and many more.
CzipLee has also opened up its spacious 9,500+ sq. ft. shop lot to host various creative events, collaborations, and pop-up experiences from all walks of life to experience and enjoy. Among these events hosted is a regular Décopatch event, where children and adults can explore their creativity with bright and vibrant patterns of decorative papers.
The vibrant, colourful Décopatch papers are displayed against the shop windows.
Just across the Décopatch table is the Sketchbook Journey Exhibition in partnership with Stillman & Birn, who are known for their premium sketchbooks. The exhibition features the artwork of nine talented local and foreign artists and will be open daily from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm until 6th November 2024.
Artwork by Indonesian urban sketcher, Darman, displayed in the Sketchbook Journey Exhibition at CzipLee BVII.
CzipPlus Converted Into an Event & Exhibition Space
With the opening of the new store at Bangsar Village II, the former CzipPlus has been temporarily converted into an event space.
Recently, they were honoured to host the Traveler’s Table: A Celebration of Stories and Journeys, an exclusive dinner curated by restaurant, Waig by Chipta11a in collaboration with Japan’s Traveler’s Company, known and loved for their quality, leather-covered journals and stationery by artists internationally. On this special occasion, attendees savoured delightful conversations and a delectable seven-course Japanese-Asian fusion cuisine.
Additionally, CzipLee recently organised a month-long Traveler’s Museum, where local artists showcased their distinct narratives and personalities through various media and graphics on notebooks made by the Japanese organisation Traveler’s Company.
CzipLee is also thrilled to announce an upcoming art exhibition aptly named Culture Shock curated by renowned international and Penang-based artist, Ernest Zacharevic. The exhibition will showcase artworks and creative products by local and international artists.
“Hosting collaborative events allows us to foster community engagement and brand loyalty. We are open to hosting various activities—from art workshops, book readings, and craft sessions, to pop-up experiences featuring local artists and makers. The idea is to make CzipLee a cultural hub where creativity thrives at any of our spaces,” said Jason.
From left to right:
Tantalising dishes at the Traveler’s Table dinner – a collaboration with CzipLee, Traveler’s
Company & restaurant, Waig by Chipta11a
Journal displays of local artists at the Traveler’s Museum
CzipLee Gathers Local Children’s Authors CzipKid & Friends: Exploring Stories Workshop Happening This Weekend
This Saturday and Sunday (November 9&10), CzipLee will be hosting its first-ever “CzipKid & Friends: Exploring Stories,” a fun-filled weekend packed with interactive workshops, captivating storytelling sessions, and super fun hands-on activities designed for young adventurers.
“The two-day event will feature storytelling sessions showcasing local authors in Malaysia such as Kimberley Boudville, Beatrice Oh, the creators of Wizards Within, Lisa & William, Mellissa Saw, Sabrinah Morad, Kimberly Lee & Gloria Chieng.
Bring your young ones to experience CzipKid & Friends: Exploring Stories!
“This would be the first of its kind in CzipLee as we bring together local children’s authors as they gather together to make stories come alive for children aged 4-12 years of age. There will be many interesting workshops such as Wau Bulan workshops, sensory exercises, meet and greet a bunny, as well as talking about relevant topics such as bullying, emotions and personal safety which are vital in children’s development,” shared Alvin.
Tickets range from RM120 per day or RM200 for two days. Each pass admits one child only. Tickets for individual sessions are also currently available from RM15 per workshop. More details can be found here.
For more information, please visit CzipLee’s official website at www.cziplee.com. Feel free to explore their online store at shop.cziplee.com and follow CzipLee on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok (@cziplee) to get the latest updates and information on events!
