Saturday Clothes Swap by Swap in the City

At Swap in the City, we're having a weekend 'no fast fashion clothes swap on Saturday July 26th. Drop-in and swap during session 1 (anytime between 10:00AM-12:00PM) or session 2 (anytime between 12:00PM-2:00PM). This swap is also a social event where clothes are swapped in the spirit of generosity and community to make a positive environmental impact.

GETTING HERE

Go into the HSBC Bank building on 724 George street and walk straight down the corridor in between the bank entrance door on the left hand side and the staircase on the right hand side. The elevator/lift will be on the right hand side. Come up to level 3 and into suite 301. 

Fast fashion is banned from this swap, not to discriminate against people who can only afford to shop at fast fashion prices, but to disrupt the excessive flow of fast fashion taking over our wardrobes. Swaps prove that people can get free or affordable clothing without buying fast fashion. We’re encouraging conscious, slow consumption by celebrating and swapping quality items made from natural fabrics, handmade garments, retro & vintage fashion, non-fast fashion brands, slow fashion clothing, brand new, quality preloved and luxury items. More details here. 

Community - Our swaps are the place to bring your beloved quality clothing so that they go to new homes where they will be loved and cherished. And in return, you hopefully get stylish preloved pieces to zhuzh up your wardrobe.

Sustainability - Australia is one of the biggest consumers of clothing in the world per capita. Over 300,000 tonnes of clothing waste is disposed of each year. Swapping is one of the circular economy operations to reduce waste and divert textiles from landfill.  

So, declutter your wardrobe, pick out the top 1 - 3 most gently used and top-quality items (NOT fast fashion) and join us in one of the most exciting swaps of the year.

HOW THE SWAP WORKS

1. Bring 1 – 3 (maximum) items of clothing or accessories to add to the swap collection pool.

2. Clothing is checked in, then sorted onto racks and tables by our team.

3. Guests can only begin taking and trying on swap items only after the swap is officially declared open by the host at 11 am. This will take place after the brief welcome and talks at the beginning.

SWAP GUIDELINES

• Clothes brought to the swap MUST be clean, good quality and in good condition: not worn out, not faded, no pilling, no molding, not pongy, odorous or damaged. (Good quality also means something you would gift to a friend). Please be mindful and considerate of bringing items that other swappers will be happy to receive 😊.

• We can’t guarantee guests will find their sizes as it depends on what other guests bring. Accessories are included in the pool, so there will be something for everyone. We encourage ALL SIZES to participate in the swap. The swap is for all genders so we welcome clothing designed for male, female, adaptive 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.

• WHAT NOT TO BRING: we will not accept underwear, fast fashion, used pyjamas and overused workout gear. Please avoid bringing fast fashion items particularly from brands like Shein, Temu, Kmart, H&M, Target, Big W, Boohoo, Asos, Pretty Little Thing, Zara, etc.

This does not mean swap items have to be luxury, expensive or high-end items. Not at all! If you have amazing items you found in preloved places like op shops, vintage stores, markets, clothes swaps or even made yourself that you no longer need, we'd love to have these treasures in the swap. Swappers just want quality items no matter how much they cost or where they came from.

* PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS THAT DO NOT MEET THIS CRITERIA CANNOT BE ACCEPTED INTO THE SWAP.

Swap in the City is an initiative of Eco Styles by Nina Gbor.