Fall Clothing Swap

Revamp your fall wardrobe sustainably during ® for as little as $10 at the Fall Clothing Swap!

Join Chicago Fair Trade’s Conscious Closet Club for a weekend-long clothing swap at the 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.

What is a Clothing Swap? Have you ever had a piece of clothing lingering in the back of your closets that is perfectly good - but you don't ever wear? So do most of us... in fact, there's already enough clothing on the planet to clothe the next six generations.

At a Clothing Swap, participants bring along their gently-used clothing and accessories, then swap them with items brought by others. It's the perfect way to save clothing waste from going to landfill and upgrade your closet with new-to-you treasures you will actually wear!

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW NIGHT: Friday, October 10 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 11 from 10AM -7PM & Sunday, October 12 from 11AM-5PM

PLEASE NOTE: More and more clothing is donated throughout the weekend, so don't worry if you can't make an earlier slot-we have new to you items coming in all the time.

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 the Chicago Fair Trade Museum (4704 N Broadway Street, Chicago). Drop off hours: Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-5pm.

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!

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