Upcoming Events
My Sister’s Wardrobe;
For the ladies
A clothing exchange that empowers fashionistas to save the world!
If you want to save the environment, your money or both then you should be swapping not shopping! Just bring up to six garments or accessories you no longer wear but think others will value to exchange for a ‘new’ wardrobe. Why not rid your conscience of those guilt-inducing ‘skinny jeans’, clear the closest of the pre-loved frocks and those designer shoes that were always a half size two small?! Join us for an entertaining treasure hunt through an eclectic mix of styles, fashions and fads!
Admission $18 pre booked or $20 at the door
Bookings recommended or purchase tickets online (link from homepage)
Events are held monthly at The Croft Institute 21-25 Croft Alley, offf Little Bourke St, Melbourne CBD
The Curvy Sister’s Wardrobe;
A clothing exchange for curvier ladies
Event in the pipeline, please email your support! Are you completely over a fashion industry that worships size nothings and doesn’t acknowledge that the average Australian woman is a size 14?! This swap is for womanly women who wish to swap garments they don’t wear for those they will in a friendly, social context.
Mums and Bubs Wardrobe;
A clothing exchange for mothers and their li’l ones
Event in the pipeline, please email your support! Not likely to wear that maternity frock in the near future? Or is your little one growing faster than you can shop? This exchange event provides an opportunity for mothers to swap and shop together, for themselves and for their little ones.
*If you belong to a mother’s group or like network please email us so we can let you all know when this event is scheduled!
In Progress
These events are in the planning an likely to be hosted soon so keep you eye on the website event listing and email us your interest
“My Sister’s Designer Wardrobe”
An up-market version of the My Sister’s Wardrobe exchange for the ladies with much stricter quality control and an emphasis on swapping frocks for special-occasions.
Events upcoming, so keep your eye on the homepage event listing…
Excess Baggage; Accessories Exchange
Due to the overwhelming success of our accessories department of the MSW events, we have recently launched this exchange event where people swap the bags, shoes and scarves they no longer wear for those they will.
Events are held sporadically at The Croft Institute 21-25 Croft Alley, off Little Bourke St, Melbourne CBD
Walk-in-Wardrobe;
An exchange for guys and girls
What do you get when you add boys, girls and clothes-swapping?! A few giggles and usually a parade, and that’s from the over-enthused lads! If you have some decent wears that are going unworn, grab your girlfriend, boyfriend, sister’s and brothers and head to the exchange. This event provides an opportunity for boys and girls to swap together and for each other. This one ain’t for the painfully shy!
A large-scale event held sporadically at The Rose St market premises, Federation square and other venues.
In the Pipeline… if you would like to attend but there’s not yet an event that suits your needs, please email your interest to info@clothingexchange.com.au and if the demand ensues, we’ll make it happen!
Upcoming Events
*My Sister’s Wardrobe
{ SYDNEY SWAP}
Introducing out first exchange for the Ladies of Sydney
To find out more about our Sydney team go to the ‘About’ menu
7pm Tuesday July 8th
10a Fitzroy Pl, Surry Hills
(upstairs, off Crown St)
Admission $20 including some lovely local wine.
*My Sister’s Wardrobe
with a Curvy Sister’s Department!
State of Design Festival
in partnership with Rose St Market
6.30pm Friday 18th July
60 Rose St, Fitzroy Melbourne
Admission $18 including a very special market of locally produced, sustainable fashion treasures
*My Sister’s Wardrobe
7pm Wednesday 30th July
@ The Croft Institute
21-25 Croft Alley, off Lt Bourke St
Melbourne
Admission $18 including a lovely cocktail
Online Reservations
To secure your place at your selected swap click here. For the more spontaneous ladies limited tickets are available at the event.
If you experience any difficulties booking please email us here...
Latest News
For a behind-the-scenes update, details about up-coming events and stories about sustainable fashion download the Swap-to-Shop News;
Upcoming Swaps
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* My Sister’s Wardrobe
Last swap of the year!!!
SPRING FROCK SWAP!
7.00pm Monday 17th November
BMW Edge. Federation Square
Cnr Flinders and Swanston St, Melbourne
Coming in November
Admission $18/$20- early bird discounts online
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* My Sister’s Wardrobe
{ SYDNEY SWAP}
6.30pm Tuesday 8th December
10a Fitzroy Pl, Surry Hills
(upstairs, off Crown St) Admission $18 online/$20 door including some lovely local wine.
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October Review
What a blast we all had at our last swap at the Croft for 08’ down in Melbourne! Because of painting upstairs, we avoided the fumes by hosting the event in the downstairs bar amongst the halloween decorations! The cocktails were remarkable and the event was electric. Us volunteers had to work twice as fast to get clothes onto racks before the enthused crowd was set loose to shop til they dropped!
Our Sydney team has also been growing and gaining momentum. With several successful swaps under their belt they are preparing for a fantastic swap to conclude the year!
To give you all a hint of what’s ahead, we’ll be quiet til Jan but we will start the year with several BIG events in Melbourne... The Sustainable Living Festival, The L’Oreal Fashion Festival and much much more. We’re also planning to host more events for the lovely Mum’s and their Bub’s!
So thanks for a year of fabulous swapping
The Clothing Exchange Team xx
Volunteers Wanted for 2009!
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Enjoy our swaps and want to step over the other side? We’re looking for more lovely lasses to assist with our My Sister’s Wardrobe and Mum’s and Bub’s exchanges. Email your interest to felicityjanelarge@gmail.com
CALLING BRISBANE!
Interested in hosting swaps in your own State with out support? email info@clothingexchange.com.au for more information.