Join us for a fabulous 🌈 Queer Clothing Swap and Social! Bring up to 10 items of gently-used clothing that no longer spark joy in your wardrobe and exchange them for new-to-you items that suit your current style. This event is for everyone in the queer community to find clothing that fits and expresses their individuality and affirm their identity without breaking the bank.
Our event will be filled with fun and laughter, so bring your friends along and meet other queer folks. There will be spaces to sit down, settle in, and socialise over some ice-breakers and board/card games as well as nice warm toasties and bevvies for purchase! There will be alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available, and music provided by AAJA! 🎶
Don't miss out on the opportunity to refresh your wardrobe and enjoy a budget and eco-friendly day out with your friends.
It's like queer charity shopping and brunch in one go - how could you say no to that? 🛍️🥪🥂
When you arrive you will exchange your swappable items for tokens. You can then browse items brought by others, and “check out” at the end by “cashing in” your tokens for those items.
1 item = 1 token to exchange
Once the items are traded for tokens they go straight onto the floor, so make sure you are 100% sure before you pass them over.
Any items remaining at the end of the swap may be kept for the next event, utilised in an upcycling or refashioning workshop, or taken to the LGBT+ community center.
If you have more than 10 items you may bring the excess as a donation. You will still be capped at 10 swapping tickets in order to help ensure everyone can find items. If you are unable to attend the event and wish to make a donation, please DM us or email us (see below).
Speaking of workshops - we will be offering a scrunchie making workshop on the upper level of the bus at 4:30 PM. Feel free to bring a scrappy old item you'd like to scrunchify, or you may use materials we provide from items donated at previous swaps that were unfit for continued wear. The workshop will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The lovely Jules will be running a small mending and tailoring table from 3 PM-4:30 PM if you need help with some minor adjustments or repairs on some existing items of clothing.
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❗❗ Note: We will not accept items that are dirty, stained, torn (with the exception of “distressed” items), missing buttons, have broken zips, etc. We also will not accept underwear, socks, tights/hosiery, or any children's items. We have decided to permit hats, scarves, and bags but we will not accept jewellery at this event.
Allies are welcome but please be mindful that this is a queer centered space.
Please contact us for accessibility concerns or additional questions! Email us at queerswap @ gmail.com or send us a DM on insta ~ Instagram.com/queerswap