SWISHING OR SWAPPING CLOTHES PARTIES…

Some call it swishing and others swapping, either way it’s the latest way to either buy, sell or swap your clothes. Some have been set up as online stores but they are mainly being run at your own home. There are also some companies which are organising these types of events as well.

Running a Swishing party is simple, just follow the Rules of the Rail:
1) Everyone must bring at least one item of quality clothing.
2) You will have half an hour to browse before the swish opens.
3) No item may be claimed before the swish opens.
4) As soon as the swish is declared open, everyone may take what they want.
5) Remember no scratching, spitting or fighting.

Jess Cartner-Morley from the magazine Marie Claire said “The latest craze sweeping the country is ethical, eco-fabulous, social and fun. Welcome to the future of fashion.

Some good websites that I found are –

http://posh-swaps.com/ is an online swapping shop where you can buy, sell or swap your clothes.

http://swishing.com/ is another online company who organise swapping or swishing parties for you all over the UK.

http://www.swishing.co.uk/ is an online swishing service, and the UK’s only clothes swapping website where you can instantly order any item showing on the site. Unlike other clothes swapping websites, you don’t have to hunt around for someone to swap your item with, or end up waiting months to swap your item …if at all.

http://www.mrsbears.co.uk/Default.aspx With everyone feeling the pinch in the current climate, Mrs Bear’s clothes swapshop is themed on a World War II “make do and mend” ethos. The simple idea being you can exchange your unwanted clothing, shoes or accessories with someone else’s. Swap your way to a new wardrobe at little cost to you and the environment! It’s also aimed at re-gaining a sense of real community whilst reducing your carbon footprint.