Fall Clothing Swap

Join Chicago Fair Trade’s Conscious Closet Club for a weekend-long clothing swap at the newly opened Chicago Fair Trade Museum. Taking place during Chicago Fashion Week, we welcome swappers of all ages, sizes, and genders to this ever-popular event.

We have two ticket options: get first dibs at our Exclusive Preview Night ($39) or thrift for less with our General Admission ticket ($10). Space is limited, so tickets will be good for a 3-hour time slot.

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW NIGHT: Friday, October 11 from 6-9 PM

Get first dibs! Opening-night tickets are $39 ($29 for CFT members) and include:

• Take home up to 10 swap items; get first dibs!
• Free readmission to one slot on Saturday or Sunday
• Adult beverages and appetizers
• Get styling tips and shopping help from our professional thrift stylists
• Win fabulous fair trade prizes from our spinning wheel
• Mingle with your fellow conscious consumers!

GENERAL ADMISSION: Saturday, October 12 & from 11 AM -7PM

& Sunday, October 13 from 11am -5pm

Admission these days is $10 (free for CFT members). Your ticket includes:

• Take home up to 10 swap items
• Please bring your own bag to carry away your clothes!

Clothing Donations: You can bring donations with you to the event, or drop them off in advance at participating locations. Drop-off points so far include:

• The Chicago Fair Trade Museum, 4704 N Broadway Street, Chicago. Drop off hours: Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-5pm.
• The Eco Flamingo, 4750 N Rockwell, Chicago. Drop-off hours: Fridays-Sundays 11am-7pm
• Mata Traders, 5112 N Ravenswood, Chicago. Drop-off hours: Tuesday & Wednesdays 11-5, Fridays 11-3
• The Unwaste Shop, 1108 W Madison St, Chicago. Drop-off hours: Tuesday-Friday 11am-6 pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm. Closed Monday

Acceptable items: Clothing in good condition for all ages, sizes, and genders. A little wear and tear is fine, but please don’t bring anything that’s already reached the end of its useful life! We will accept all types of clothing, jewelry, and accessories, as well as clothing hangers to use on the day.

Scroll down to see photos from epic swaps in past years!

Host or Publisher Chicago Fair Trade