Since 2004, thousands of super-savvy ladies have made their way to our signature swaps with bags-full of fashions, fads and styles in tow. Our regular exchange events are a treasure trove of fabulous frocks, nice knits, slick suits and a colourful array of accessories. When the shop opens excited guests share histories of garments given and parade the one’s they’ve got. Buttons are the only currency that counts to buy a whole ‘new’ wardrobe at the exchange! Swap to shop and save your pennies and the planet!
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If you are dreading the Christmas shopping mission, we have a great way for you to avoid all the hustle and bustle. Just head to the Dead and Buried open studio nestled in the quirky Nicholas Building (which also houses Alice Euphemia, Retrostar Vintage and Button Maniam among others). The details are in the flyer above… but to check out some of the master crafting that will be available see…
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We normally advocate swapping over shopping but at times of celebration, we get a bit carried away… Here is our list of the more sustainable Christmas treats we can’t wait to get our hands on! #1 Ellie Mucke’s divine reclaimed textile necklace #2 Mina and Oli’s charming recycled leather tote #3 The Sustainable Table cooking book
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On Monday night, the Clothing Exchange Melbourne held its final swap for 2011. Taking the opportunity to celebrate, members of the Melbourne team headed down to the river, just adjacent to our glorious swapping venue (BMW Edge at Federation Square) for a waterside picnic and a glass of bubbly or two. Our delicious picnic! Kate provided us with a scrumptious feast and we made the most of the spectacularly warm Melbourne weather. Clockwise from…
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Following up the competition to win free tickets to the Fair@Square fashions show… we are super excited to announce Kathryn as the lucky winner! Leeyong Soo will be in touch with all those details… enjoy! We are also delighted to promote the opportunity to participate in some serious debate broaching the subject of fashion and consumerism. Moral Fairground are hosting an array of events during their December Fair@Square festival at Federation…
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