Sip & Swap: A Curated Clothing Swap at Purple Waves

Join us at Purple Waves for a thoughtfully curated clothing swap hosted at one of NYC’s favorite local markets. This isn’t a chaotic rummage event — it’s a structured, elevated swap experience designed to be social, intentional, and sustainable.

Your $30 ticket includes:

• Entry to the curated clothing swap (which includes up to 8 items that you can bring home)
• One beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverage
• 10% discount at Purple Waves Market during the event
• Access to a community of sustainability-minded NYC locals

Locally sourced snacks and sweets will be available for purchase.

To keep the experience organized:

• Each guest may bring up to 8 clean, gently used items
• Items will be reviewed at check-in
• Each approved item = 1 swap token
• Shopping begins at a set time
• After the structured round, we’ll open it up for free browsing

We’ll organize clothing by category and size to make shopping easy and enjoyable.

• Up to 8 clean, gently used clothing items
• Seasonal pieces preferred (Spring!)
• Clothing, shoes, and accessories welcome

Please do not bring:
Undergarments, swimwear, stained/damaged items, or heavily worn fast-fashion basics.

Think: “Would I give this to a friend?”

The average American throws away over 80 pounds of clothing each year. Clothing swaps extend the life of garments, reduce textile waste, and help build a more circular local economy.

Sip, swap, meet new people, and leave with something new to you! All while supporting a zero waste future.

Spots are limited to keep the experience comfortable and curated. Grab your ticket early.

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Zero Waste NYC creates community-driven events and educational programming to help New Yorkers take practical sustainability action through reuse, waste reduction, and systems-level thinking.

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HUGE THANKS TO OUR HOSTS:

Purple Waves is a local, sustainability-driven market and intimate event space in Upper Manhattan. It supports regional makers and farmers who care for the earth, reduces waste through reuse, and grounds every decision in sustainability and community. Alongside its market and local wine and coffee bar, Purple Waves hosts gatherings and events designed to bring people together.

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