Wondering what to do with an old jumper that you haven't worn for two years? Or do you have a shirt that no longer fits your style but has great composition? You don't want to throw your clothes away but don't know what to do with them? The Swap Party is the perfect solution! It's an event that allows you to swap your unused items for something new - without spending a penny.

A Swap Party is an organised event where participants swap clothes they have brought with them. It's a great way to refresh your wardrobe without spending money - but that's not all. The Swap Party combines fashion, ecology and a social gathering in one.

Swap Party - you need to know

Swap Party events take place wherever there is space. So it should come as no surprise to you that a Swap Party can be organised in a café, a club, a community centre or a stadium. When people want to get together to do something good - there is always room. There are certain rules for Swap Parties that are good to know.

1. Bring items that are clean and in good condition - so that someone else can happily wear them.
2. In addition to clothes, you can bring accessories: shoes, belts, handbags or jewellery.
3. The exchange is done on a barter basis - you don't pay, you just exchange.
4. Read the regulations before participating - some events have limits on items.
5. If you don't have anything to exchange, you can often buy clothes for a token amount.

The rules are simple, right? And that's what makes Swap Parties increasingly popular. It's not just a clothes swap - it's a way to be fashion conscious, meet people and give a second life to your belongings.

Where did the idea for the Swap Party come from?

The 1990s was the time when the idea of Swap Parties was born in the United States. Initially, they were closed - what does that mean? Friends would meet in their flats and swap clothes with each other. Over time, the idea went beyond the four walls - it became increasingly common to hold these swaps in cafés, clubs or communal spaces, where you could meet new people and get something unique for your wardrobe.

So nowadays we can also take part in Swap Parties in Poland - and no, it's not a shame. By wearing second-hand clothes, you become known as a conscious, stylish and eco-friendly person. Because real fashion doesn't stop at the label.

Why take part in a Swap Party?

The Swap Party is the perfect opportunity to combine pleasure with utility. By swapping clothes, you not only discover new, unique items that can become gems in your wardrobe, but you also take care of the environment. On average, we buy around 60 new clothes every year, and the clothing industry is responsible for a huge amount of water consumption - production of one T-shirt is as much as 2 700 litres of water! By swapping clothes, you are helping to save natural resources and reduce the negative impact of fashion on the planet.

Where and when is the next Swap Party taking place?

The Swap Party can take place wherever there is a bit of space and good energy - from Poznań, Krakow and Wrocław to Inowrocław. The next event will take place on 10 May 2025 in Warsaw, at the Wawerski Centrum Kultury Filia Radosc. The meeting will last from 12:00 to 14:00 and will be a great opportunity to refresh your wardrobe, exchange clothes and accessories, meet inspiring people and acquire unique fashion gems - all in the spirit of ecology, conscious fashion and good fun.