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!
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. Also, be sure to say hi to our partnering volunteer initiative Boomerang Bags Riverstone, who will be handing out recycled fabric tote bags to take your items home in!
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.
3. Restyle
Need some tips in styling your newly swapped pieces? You’ll hear more about sustainable fashion and styling from Sarah Howell. Her mission is to make clothes joyful, expressive and exciting again and help people have fun with clothes, showing that when we love our own style and what we wear, we naturally shop less and live more sustainably.
This event is for Blacktown Council residents only.
Times:
donations drop off: from 5.45 pm
swap check-in: 5.45 pm – 6.15 pm
guest speakers: 6:15pm – 7 pm
swap party: 7 pm – 8 pm
There will be light 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
If the event is showing sold out, please register for the waitlist as more tickets may be released closer to the event. If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your ticket online or contact us on 9839 6055 or at sustainable.resources@blacktown.nsw.gov.au.