Ready to update your wardrobe? Before you buy new, join us for an exciting night of sustainable fashion by swapping, dropping and restyling your wardrobe! Arrive for any or all 3 components below:
1. Swap
Do you have clothing or accessories in great condition that you no longer wear? Bring up to 6 quality items to our swapping party hosted in partnership with The Clothing Exchange. For each item you drop off, you will receive a token which can be used to select another item once the swap begins. We encourage all genders, sizes and ages to join in to ensure each piece finds a deserving wearer.
2. Drop
Have you got even more quality items after raiding your wardrobe? Save your best 6 for the swap, and donate your extra clothing, shoes and accessories to our charity partner throughout the evening. They will be onsite accepting your pre-loved items which will provide support for the most vulnerable in our community.
3. Restyle
Need some tips in styling your newly swapped pieces? You’ll hear more about this in the sustainable fashion presentation by Ali Dibley and Jo Gambale, hosts of the Questioning Fashion podcast. They will explore the ways we can enjoy clothes without contributing to the growing waste crisis, and answer all your questions around circular fashion.
Times:
donations drop off from 5.30 pm
swap check-in: 5.30 pm – 6.00 pm
guest speakers: 6 pm – 7 pm
swap party: 7 pm – 8 pm
There will be refreshments available throughout the evening.
Guidelines:
Please note that there is a quality screening process for clothing and accessories accepted for the swap party and donations drop off. Items must be in excellent condition, meaning clean, pressed and free from rips, holes, stains or major faults. Only brings items you would proudly give a friend.
Items to bring:
tops, shirts, blouses and jackets
pants, jeans and shorts
skirts, dresses and suits
belts, bags and shoes
scarves, ties, hats and jewellery
Items NOT to bring:
underwear, socks and swimwear
sportswear, activewear and tracksuits
anything stained, torn or unclean
noticeably worn out, shabby, pilling or frayed items