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Fashionable Twist to Old Swap Meet Concept
May 17, 2007

The other day some friends told me about a social event/service that brings hipness to the idea of reuse and recycle. For the past couple of years, clothingswap.org has been organizing and promoting fashionable swap parties across the county with the motto of Recycle, Refresh and Rejuvenate. The basic concept is simple: de-clutter your closet and bring clean and gently used clothing and shoes to trade. Find pieces you like, swap and take them home. The twist is that these swap meets are more like chic parties and held at venues like nightclubs, bars, ballrooms and cafes. Many of the swaps offer food, drinks, pampering specialists and other vendors spotlighting their services and samples. There are theme swaps for women, teens and even MEN only events! The DIVA events seem very popular where women get together, have some fun, food, drinks, pampering and go home with a “new wardrobe”. All the unclaimed clothes at the swap go to both La Casa de las Madres (offering shelter and support for battered women) and Dress for success. In fact, the next event, the Swanky Swap is on Saturday, May 19th in San Francisco. For more details on the event and registration, visit Clothing Swap

Too bad I won’t be in town for their next event, but if someone goes, drop me a line and let me know how it is. Sure sounds like fun and a good way to pick up some new pieces for essentially no cost!

CindyC

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