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I've always had a bit of a desire to go to a swap meet. You bring a bag of your own clothes, loved but no longer needed, and leave with armfuls of new things to fill the lost void - all whilst having a bit of a laugh and natter with friends. I sort of was involved with one a little while ago, but it was more - "hey hannah, come try on this dress I don't want anymore and there'll be oreos" and I bought some skirts that I no longer needed. BOOM. Swap Meet.
The Clothing Exchange have gone one better. They've been organising swap meets for years, and on September 10 will run "Swap Your Frock" in the lead up to the spring racing season so we can all get ready for the races in style. The concept is simple: bring the party frocks, millinery and accesories you want to swap, get "buttons" in return and then use them to "buy" goods from around the location. You can basically "buy" as much as you bring. It's free to attend and, once inside, everything else is free too, provided that you bring enough goodies to swap. And, of course, it's all ecologically sound. Those clothes that would otherwise languish in the back of your wardrobe could be picked up, loved and adored, by a new person. This is clearly a win-win situation for all! If it sounds like your kind of thing head to the BMW edge, Federation Square on Friday September 10th at 6:30PM. You can register at the Clothing Exchange and find out more details online.
Sadly I won't be able to attend, as it's in Melbourne. But if any of you are around, it sounds like the most fun thing. Swap big for me!
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