The Curated Swap - Clothing Swap Sunday 30th November

The Curated Swap is a clothes swap for good quality high street brands and independent labels.

Fast fashion brands are not allowed (but this isn't to shame anyone!) The quality and ethics of fast fashion mean responsible, sustainable business practices are not a priority. The Curated Swap is about encouraging people to see the value and longevity in good quality second hand clothing.

Please do carry on reading below, even if you have attended before as the guidelines have been updated to ensure everyone comes away with something special.

• Drop off is from 11.30am and the swap will start at 12pm. You can drop off after 12pm and the event will finish at 1.30pm.

• Clothing will be checked over on arrival and added to the rails. You can grab a coffee while we are setting up.

• Bring a minimum of 1 item (maximum 5 items). Your items will be checked over on arrival and you will receive a token for every item you bring. Items must be clean and in very good condition – no stains, tears, rips and please ensure zips and other fastenings are all in good working order.

• Please bring along Preloved items that are in excellent condition, of a high quality and ready to find a new home.

• The are two types of tokens - one for high street and one for higher end. High street will be defined as anything with a physical store.

• Bring seasonally relevant clothing - no shorts, short sleeve t shirts, beach dresses or linen.

• If you are bringing Christmas partywear, please only bring one sequinned or velvet item per person. This is to prevent the swap becoming a sequin graveyard.

• Fast Fashion need not apply! There are so many fantastic outlets for second hand fast fashion brands but please leave clothing from these brands at home (Zara, Pretty Little Thing, Boohoo, H&M, Shein, Primark, Mango, Next, River Island, Missguided, I Saw it First, In the Style, Uniqlo, Monki, F&F and supermarket brands). Please get in touch if you're unsure which brands are fast fashion.

• Examples of but by no means the only brands allowed - &Other Stories, Whistles, All Saints, Ganni, M&S, COS, Arket, Reformation, Nobody's Child, Mint Velvet, Reiss, Aligne, Levis and many more. If you are not sure please message me. This is an inclusive swap and everyone is welcome! As a guideline, Ganni/Reformation/Rixo have been the most premium brands available but these pieces go quickly!

• Please be aware that the selection of brands is dependent on what people bring on the day and a like for like swap can not be guaranteed. Luxury, designer and high end brands are not recommended.

• Please do not bring an old t shirt, just because it has a good label. Before choosing items to bring to the swap, ask if you would be happy to receive the same item as a gift from a friend.

• Adult sized clothing only. All sizes very, very welcome!

• Please no hoarding whilst swapping! Please carry a maximum of 5 items at a time.

• No underwear, nightwear, handbags shoes socks or real fur.

Please get in touch if you have any questions at all. I know a list of Ts&Cs aren't the most fun thing to read but it's important everyone coming along has the same expectations.

Really looking forward to seeing you there!

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