CLOTHING SWAP EVENT COMING TO SALFORD SHOPPING CENTRE ON JULY 29TH

The Clothes Swap will take place in the former Argos unit in Salford Shopping Centre on July 29th between 1pm and 4pm. 

A one-off Clothes Swap is coming to Salford Shopping Centre on July 29th, giving the people of Salford the opportunity to bring along pre-loved or unwanted clothing, and swap them for other garments in an eco-friendly and sustainable shopping experience. 

Taking place for one day only from 1pm until 4pm, the event is hosted by Stitched Up, a community initiative which was set up back in 2011 by a group of young women who shared a passion for style and creativity, but also had serious concerns about fashion's impacts on people and planet.

The clothes swap is open to both men and women and tickets can be purchased in advance to attend. Visitors can bring along up to 10 garments, where they'll receive a token per item. The clothes swap works the same way as a store, where guests can browse the rails, try on clothing of interest, and check out using the tokens acquired. 

Items brought along to the event are graded into 'Great' and 'Good' categories. 'Great' includes high-end, vintage or designer whilst 'Good' are high-street brands and everything else. 

Bryony Moore, Outreach Coordinator for Stitched Up, said:

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"We're delighted to be able to bring the Clothes Swap to Salford Shopping Centre; lots of our customers and community live in and around Salford, so it's an ideal location for the event to take place. 

"We want to show how easy it is to dress well without relying on mass-produced fast fashion. The pace of clothing manufacture is a huge issue, and some say that there's enough clothing already in existence to clothe the next six generations!

"Clothes swaps are such a great alternative because you get that same feeling of going shopping, but without adding more items to your wardrobe or spending loads of money buying new stuff. Where else can you get ten new items of clothing for just £6.50? Not only that, but swaps also help you embrace your own unique sense of style and you'll discover things you'd never find in the shops."

 

Rory Fleming, Centre Manager for Salford Shopping Centre, said:

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"We were delighted when Stitched Up approached us to hold their Clothes Swap at Salford Shopping Centre, and this partnership is a natural fit for us. 

"A Clothes Swap is a fantastic way of doing our bit for the planet because it's an opportunity for all those clothes to be given at least one more round of life and prevent them from going to landfill. 

"We invite all of the Salford community to register for this very worthwhile event and come along to, what is sure to be, a fantastic day!"

 

Tickets are advance booking only and cost £6.50 and can be purchased here. 

Clothing may show some signs of wear, but make sure they are free from bobbling, stains, rips, damage or pet hair. Accessories are also welcome – a bag or a pair of shoes count as one item. Underwear and swimwear is not accepted.