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Fashion Revolution Week 2023 : Makers Market's Clothes Swap Event @ EKM6

29 Apr 2023 13:00 - 30 Apr 2023 18:00
EKM6
Public transportation encouraged as carpark in Ekamai 6 is limited. Parking also available at Big C Supercenter (with fees)
Bangkok, Thailand
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The Clothes Swap Event is back again at Fashion Revolution Week 2023 Makers Market. This time we are coming with Swoop Buddy community to bring along the special activity! Bring your clothes and let's get swapping.

What is the Clothes Swap Event?
We are inviting everyone to CLEAN OUT your closet, bring in your old clothes, shoes and accessories, (that are in good condition) and exchange them with our community so you can bring home new items for your closet that suit your style better.

Why do we do Clothes Swap?
At Fashion Revolution, we believe that freedom of expression can be expressed through ‘fashion’. Clothes are one of the most powerful tools to celebrate our individualities, our beliefs, and what we can do for the Planet Earth and our Society! At the same time, we are also helping to reduce carbon footprints by preventing these clothes from going to waste, saving more money by not shopping for new clothes, and reducing the inequality of people in society (The use of production labour that undermines the human rights of our fast fashion industry) by symbolic expression.

How do we do Clothes Swap?
  • Declutter your closet by sorting and keeping the items you still love
  • Bring clothes that no longer “spark joy” but are still in good condition to us for credits evaluation at registration
  • Use your credits to select new clothes that represent yourself or your style and bring them home with you

We accept all clothing in good condition regardless of size and gender specifications.
Please invite your friends who love dressing up and let’s have fun together!

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Date: April 29-30, 2023
Location: EKM6 (Soi Ekamai 6)

2 rounds per day, 13:00-15:00 and 16:00-18:00.

Anyone who has credits from previous events from Fashion Revolution or Swoop Buddy can use them to join the event.

Ticket price:

Early Bird - 300 THB
Special Bundle for a group of 4 people - 1,000 THB
Regular/Walk-in - 350 THB

*All ticket types will receive 2 credits worth 300 THB to use at the event
(excluding credits from incoming items).
**Maximum of 5 items
***Maximum 40 participants per round.

Special activity at the event: "Style Swap"

Pair up with new friends, fellow attendees, or our personal stylist to exchange style and share styling tips. Join us for a personal styling session and discuss ways to discover your own style!

Date: April 29-30, 2023
Time: 15:00-16:00 (1 round per day)
Maximum 12 participants per day.
Registration through LINE OA: @fashrev.th.

*This free special activity is only for those who join Clothes Swap. Pre-registration only.
If you have any further questions, please contact us via LINE OA @fashrev.th.

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So, what do I need to do to participate?

1. Add Line OA
After purchasing the ticket, add line OA : @fashrev.th and send proof of the ticket/transfer. If you had attended our previous events, let us know your name / Swap ID and the venue to check the remaining Swap Credit score. (This time we try to track & save Swap Credit via LINE so please make sure you send us the messages after buying the ticket)

*Remark: If you are from Swoop Buddy community, you can skip step 1. because we also use the BuddyCoin system for this event, which is linked to your Swoop Buddy account. Additionally, BudddyCoin's criteria are similar to Fashion Revolution's Credit criteria.

2. Drop off & Credit Check In 
It's simple. Please bring 5 items (apparel, accessories, jewellery or footwear) to swap. They should be clean and ready to swap. We accept all shapes and sizes but make sure they are in good condition and nice enough to share with others. Our Swap Crew will wait for you at the drop-off point to evaluate the swap credits. 

3. Swap
When the event begins, you can choose new-to-you items not exceeding the value of your swap credits or you can ask for recommendations from our stylists.

4. Check Out
Bring the items you want to the check-out point and "pay" using your swap credits. If you run out of credits, extra tokens will be available to purchase (150 THB per credit) within the last hour of the event so you can continue shopping.

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FAQs

1. How does a clothes swap work?

A clothes swap is a sustainable and fun alternative to fast fashion. Bring along any clothes, accessories and shoes that you no longer wear, and let the staff at the drop off point assess the value - you will get the swap credits which you can use to spend on your new pre-loved items.

2. How many items can I bring?

You can bring 5 items at the maximum for the Fashion Revolution Week 2023 : Makers Market's Clothes Swap Event @ EKM6.

3. What kind of items should I bring or expect to get?

Clean and good quality, smart, casual, party..whatever you like
In wearable condition, so that clothing life can be extended.
Something you once valued or will be valued by someone else.
Ask yourself - would you give this to a friend? Items you are happy to swap and emotionally detached from :)  

No underwear, children-wear, swimwear, counterfeit goods please. 

Brand examples: local IG brands / Designer brands / High Street ex. Zara, Uniqlo, Topshop, H&M, COS, Mango, etc.

4. How do you assess the items?

Items are assessed and categorized based on RRP (Recommended Retail Price) and condition. This will dictate how many credits you receive and can swap on the stalls.



*Any items in below-great condition will get 1 credit deduction

5. What happens to un-swapped clothes?

The remaining clothes after the event will be brought to our future events, some of them will be donated to Punkan society charity shop. 

6. Any last rules when swapping?

-Please do not move items across rails (Because each point has different zoning) and seek
your Swap Shop Assistant if you have an inquiry.

-We take no responsibility for garments donated and swapped and accept no liability for any claim or loss resulting from any transaction taking place at the swapping event.

-We can refuse any items brought to the event that do not meet the criteria of the credit system.

-We appreciate your honesty. Please refrain from taking any garments you have not officially swapped.

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About Fashion Revolution Thailand and our event

We are a global movement striving for a fashion industry that is fairer, safer, and cleaner. We want fashion to become a force for good and value people, the environment, creativity and profit in equal measure. We are the global movement network of Community Interest Corporation, registered in the United Kingdom, and operate through a network of volunteers in more than 90 countries around the world.

In Thailand, we organise a series of pop-up events designed to transform conversations around the social and environmental challenges of fast fashion into tangible action, supporting people with community, care, and empowerment in every way we could. Joining this Clothes Swap event is an easy way to raise funds for us to be able to carry out activities sustainably.

The Clothes Swap event is a part of Fashion Revolution Week 2023 which is held on the week that falls on April 24th every year and it is the anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse that killed over 1,100 people in Bangladesh. To remember that no one should suffer a loss or have to give up their lives because of the fashion industry, our mission is to bring people and organisations together to change the way our clothes are sourced, produced and purchased to be more safe, transparent and fair for all involved. And all of us are involved to make this collaboration happen.

Stay updated via
Facebook: Fashion Revolution Thailand
and Instagram: @fashrev.th

Https://www.fashionrevolution.org 
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