Join us for a fantastic opportunity to discover stylish new outfits, and help combat fashion waste! We're thrilled to partner with Nina Gbor from Eco Styles to bring you an exciting event dedicated to promoting sustainable fashion: the CLOTHES SWAP! This social gathering is all about exchanging clothes in a spirit of community and generosity, all while making a positive impact on the environment. Don't miss out on this chance to refresh your wardrobe and support the circular fashion movement!
Australia ranks among the world's top consumers of clothing per person, contributing to a staggering 300,000 tonnes of textile waste annually. To combat this growing problem, clothes swapping emerges as a powerful solution within the circular economy, helping to reduce waste and keep textiles out of landfills. By embracing swapping, we can take meaningful steps towards a more sustainable future, one stylish exchange at a time.
Swaps offer a refreshing alternative to fast fashion, showing that you can update your wardrobe with stylish, high-quality pieces without contributing to harmful consumption practices. We're here to inspire mindful, deliberate choices by championing the exchange of timeless items—think natural fabrics, handcrafted garments, retro and vintage finds, non-fast fashion labels, slow fashion pieces, and both brand-new and preloved luxury items. Let's celebrate a more sustainable approach to fashion by embracing the beauty of quality and longevity.
When: Sunday 8th December, 2024
Time: Arrive 10:00 am to check in your swap items. Welcome and restyling workshop with Nina Gbor will begin at 10:30AM and swap will start at 11:30AM.
Where: Parramatta Library (PHIVE)- The Disocvery Centre (in the basement) 5 Parramatta Square
Tickets: Free (registration is essential)
TIMELINE OF THE EVENT:
Check in: Please bring your clothes at 10AM
Restyling workshop with Nina Gbor: 10:30AM to 11:30AM
Swap: 11:30AM to 12:30PM
How the swap works
1. Bring 1-5 items of clothing (Choose items that you would be proud to gift to your friends!)
2. Clothing is checked in, sorted for quality and placed on the tables and racks
3. People can only start taking items once the Swap is officially open by the host at 11:30
4. Clothes check-in closes at 11:15AM
Swap Guidelines
- Only bring items that are clean, in great shape, and free of wear—no faded colours, pilling, or damage. Please ensure your contributions are items that fellow swappers will genuinely appreciate. Bring along your pants, skirts, tops, sweaters, coats, jumpsuits, shirts, shoes, bags, shorts, jackets, blazers, scarves, hats, dresses, sunglasses, and jewellery. We’re excited to see pieces that are retro, vintage, handmade, or from quality brands—whether mid-range or luxury.
-Sizing: While we can’t promise everyone will find their perfect size, accessories will be available to ensure there’s something for everyone. We welcome participants of all sizes and genders—this swap is open to clothing for men, women, adaptive needs, and all body types.
-Items to bring: pants, skirts, tops, jumpers, coats, jumpsuits, shirts, shoes, bags, shorts, jackets, blazers, scarves, hats, dresses, sunglasses, jewellery. All these items can be retro, vintage, handmade or from quality medium to luxury brands.
- DO NOT BRING THESE ITEMS: underwear, worn pyjamas, socks, or heavily used workout gear, lingerie
**Important:** Items that don’t meet these standards will not be included in the swap.