Well, it’s a fact to which our TGAAD’ers will attest: clothing swaps are revolutionizing America’s approach to fashion.
One fabulous organization I ran across online is worth checking out: “Clothing Swap” has been around for 15 years, but the concept has really taken off in this economy. Their founder, Suzanne Agassi, is a self-styled “philanthrapreneur” who’s mantra is “Be good. Be green. Be GLAM!” Her Clothing Swap events have resulted in (literally) tons of clothing and shoes donated to women in need, family and homeless shelters and hurricane relief. Plus, $116,000 has been raised for a wide range of charitable organizations, many benefitting women and children.
Below is a little excerpt from Clothing Swap’s web site, but there’s much more great info online (and on FaceBook) to check out.
Happy swapping, everyone!
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About Clothing Swap®
Clothing Swap® has spearheaded ‘green glamour’ by gathering fashionable swappers together in a fun environment where they relax, mingle, get pampered and then SWAP (exchange) clothing, shoes and accessories and thus, happily augment their wardrobes in a “Girl’s Night Out” atmosphere.
This concept flips fashion upside-down and highlights the exciting Clothing Swap phenomenon that is revolutionizing our approach to fashion.
Our events simultaneously raise awareness of and donate to charitable organizations that benefit women and families in need. We are on the lookout for genuine volunteers who wish to get involved.
Our vision is to spread our message of “Fun, Fashion and Philanthropy” throughout the world. Our site helps Swappers socialize, learn, share and get inspired to participate in the art of swapping.
How a Clothing Swap® works:
| 1. Declutter: Clean out your closet and find items to swap
2. Find: Clothing Swap® events near youAttend. Bring unwanted but fab items in great condition 3. Get pampered: Relax, mingle, and sip during our signature Spa Treats 4. SWAP: Take home your favorites for FREE 5. Feel great: Relish new-to-you items and help a local charity 6. Share: Tell your story through Google comments, Facebook, Yelp and more |
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Check out what’s happening in Burlington VT.
The Clothes Exchange is a fundraiser that doesn’t feel like one. An annual event, that attracts more than 500 women, The Clothes Exchange is now one of Burlington, Vermont’s most anticipated and fun fundraising events. Through partnerships with dozens of retailers and apparel manufacturers the Clothes Exchange collects and sells thousands of new garments, in addition to pre-loved, high quality women’s clothing and accessories. For the first time, this year’s event will feature new kids clothing (size 0 – 6).
Each year the Burlington Clothes Exchange selects a different nonprofit to receive event proceeds; last year the event raised $56,000 for Vermont Works for Women. Click here to learn about the 2010 beneficiary King Street Center. Since 2001, The Clothes Exchange has raised nearly $150,000 for 10 Burlington area nonprofits.