Clothing swap

A clothing swap in Toronto

A clothing swap is a type of swapmeet wherein participants exchange their valued but no longer used clothing for clothing they will use. Clothing swaps are considered not only a good way to refill one's wardrobe, but also are considered an act of environmentalism.[1] It is also used to get rid of and obtain specialist clothing. Cloth swap can be specialized - they can cater for example for clothes swaps only for high end brands.[2]

The notion of swapping is not a new concept; however, many groups and organizations exist that hold clothing swaps, in a variety of sizes, to raise money and clothes for charitable donations.[3]

Clothes swaps originated in San Francisco California with events hosted by Suzanne Agasi in the late nineties.[4]

Online clothes swapping has also become popular, with websites offering an environmentally friendly and frugal alternative to shopping or second-hand shops.

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/how-clothing-swaps-could-help-save-the-world/
  2. ↑ https://www.stylewe.com/category/sweater-dresses-59_230
  3. ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/sep/15/how-to-set-up-clothes-swap-in-your-area
  4. ↑ http://business.time.com/2009/09/22/qa-with-clothing-swap-founder-suzanne-agasi/
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