QueerSwap is an LGBTQ+ clothing swap that enables everyone in the queer community to find clothing that fits and expresses their individuality and affirm their identity in a more sustainable way, without breaking the bank. There is also social space for folks to hang out and play board/card games, grab a drink from the bar, and meet new people.
After over a year of successful QueerSwaps, we are FINALLY hosting on a SATURDAY!
This is our first full-size swap since May and we are so excited to see what gems you'll be pulling from your closet (you know what they say, one person's trash is another one's treasure!) Interested in volunteering? Our sign-up sheet is here!
❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🖤 WHAT TO BRING (RECENTLY UPDATED!) 🖤💜💙💚💛🧡❤️
We will not accept any dirty items, or items that are stained, torn (unless “distressed” intentionally), missing buttons, have broken zips, etc. We also will not accept underwear(pants), socks, tights/hosiery, or earrings/piercings unless new in packaging. We do not accept children's items. Shoes and coats must be in great condition or better, and clean!
We do allow hats, scarves, belts, bracelets, necklaces, binders, corsets, bodysuits, and bags.
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.
There will be no changing facilities at this swap, but we will have mirrors! If you want to try things on make sure you're wearing something snug so you can step in/slide it on.
No outside drinks are permitted in this venue.
❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🖤 HOW IT WORKS 🖤💜💙💚💛🧡❤️
Swap participants are welcome to bring up to 10 items of gently-used clothing and exchange them for new-to-you items that suit their current style. 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.
Then you can look at all the items brought by other people, take a break to check out the market or grab a bite, do another lap to see if anything else you like has been added, and “check-out” with your chosen items whenever you are finished. We encourage people to arrive earlier so they can get the most out of the event and see more items that come into the swap before they are snagged by someone else.
❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🖤 TICKETS & DONATIONS 🖤💜💙💚💛🧡❤️
Tickets are PWYC to make sure this space stays financially accessible to all. If you're able to pitch in more to help cover our costs, we always appreciate it. We are also in need of donations of EXTRA LARGE reusable bags (standard reusable bags from Tesco/Sainsburys/Waitrose are too small).
❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 🖤 ACCESSSIBILITY 🖤💜💙💚💛🧡❤️
Signature Brew Haggerston is a step-free and wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet. There is parking available on the streets near the venue, and Hackney Borough allows blue badge holders to park for free in any pay-and-display parking bay. If you have additional questions you can shoot us a message on OutSavvy.