The Curated Swap

I am so excited to announce the next Curated Swap will be held on Thursday 30th January from 6-8pm at the Oppio Lounge, Altrincham (upstairs).

Drop off is from 6pm and the swap will start at 6.30pm. This is to ensure it is as fair and organised as possible.

Why come?

Clothes swaps are an amazing opportunity to refresh your wardrobe, swap out the pieces hanging longingly in your closet that don't get as much air time, swap in some preloved garms that are in fantastic condition and looking to find a new home. It's a small change we can make to avoid buying new where possible and keeping clothes out of landfill. Also, there is a bar downstairs so you can enjoy a drink while you swap!

To ensure the event is a great experience for everyone, the following guidelines are in place-

What to Bring & What to Expect:
- Preloved items that are in excellent condition, of a high quality and ready to find a new home.

-Please do not bring Christmas partywear.

-Clothing from high street brands and independent labels (examples of but by no means the only brands allowed - &Other Stories, Whistles, All Saints, Ganni, John Lewis, M&S, Zara. If you are not sure, please message. This is an inclusive swap and everyone is welcome!

-You can now bring Zara items to the swap.

-Bring a minimum of 1 item (maximum 5 items). Your items will be checked over on arrival and you will receive a token for every item you bring. Items must be clean and in very good condition – no stains, tears, rips and please ensure zips and other fastenings are all in good working order.

-You will receive a token based on the brands you have bought. A full list will be published but high street brands will receive a green token, higher end brands will receive a blue token. This is to ensure it is as fair as possible and people are getting a like for like swap.

-Adult sized clothing only

Items to Avoid:
- There are so many fantastic outlets for second hand fast fashion brands but please leave clothing from these brands at home (Pretty Little Thing, Boohoo, H&M, Shein, Primark, F&F and supermarket brands, Next). We're looking for high quality clothing gear! Please get in touch if you're unsure which brands are fast fashion.

-Adult sized clothing only - no underwear, nightwear, handbags, shoes, socks or real fur.

Just a couple more things.....

If you would like to turn up on the night, please note it will be cash only(there are cash points nearby).

Unfortunately I can't guarantee a selection of all sizes and sizing will be mixed.

Please do get in touch if you have any unanswered questions. I really appreciate feedback, so if anything is unclear please let me know.

Host or Publisher The Curated Swap