Join Luz Estella Barbosa, founder of Stella Lucchi and Clementina “Sustainable Latina” Martinez-Masarweh, founder of DNA Sustainable Threds for a hands-on workshop that transforms pre-loved clothing into something fresh and unique. Discover creative upcycling techniques, explore sustainable fashion in action, and leave inspired to give garments a second life.

What to Bring: pieces that reflect quality, style, and are in excellent condition, gently used items you would gift a friend.

Especially Desired:

• Gently worn contemporary or designer clothing

• Natural fabrics such as linen, silk, cotton, cashmere, wool, and leather

• High-quality denim

• Unique one-of-a-kind pieces

• Handmade and artisan samples

• Handbags and exceptional accessories

• All shapes and genders welcome

Every item should be freshly cleaned, free of stains, odors, tears, missing buttons, or needed repairs.

Bring a bag!

Clothing tip: wear form-fitting tank tops or shorts underneath to lessen exposure when trying on clothes. (Optional)

Please leave these at home

To keep the swap curated, we kindly ask that you do not bring:

• Heavily worn items

• Clothing with stains, holes, pilling, or damage

• Items better suited for donation

• Undergarments, swimwear, shoes, or socks

• Costume jewelry or heavily worn accessories

Our goal is quality over quantity—think boutique closet rather than donation bin.

(If you are a non-profit or artist interested in these materials, please contact community@theswapsociety.com to get looped in our conscious consumerism circle)

How it works:

Purchase a ticket for the event or join the Swap Society and swap till you drop with the "shopping pass". Members unlock unlimited swapping every day at bff dispensary and other perks. Items swap one for one.

Leftover items are either saved for the next swap or donated.

Organizations to donate clothing to in New York City

Materials For the Arts - https://www.materialsforthearts.org/donate/

Bottomless Closet - https://bottomlesscloset.org/

Schedule:

First 20 minutes: check in and mingle with swappers, snack, shop dispensary promos, and vendor mini market

Swapping begins and continues throughout the event, with wrap up starting 30 minutes to the end of the event

Arrive on time for the best picks!