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Swishing your wardrobe

photo of Michel Bauwens

Michel Bauwens
8th December 2008


Another example of the widespread emergence of non-monetary p2p exchanges ..

See also: Swap-O-Rama

Via the Daily Mail:

‘swishing’, the eco-fashionista’s word for swapping.

The idea is that you can end up with a completely free wardrobe, while disposing of those instantly regretted purchases (which seemed like a good idea at the time) in the most eco-conscious way possible. Well-organised – and with their own set of rules (see swishing.org) – swishing parties are a great excuse for a girlie get-together to which you can bring shoes, jewellery and accessories as well as clothes.”

Read the whole article here or visit the Swishing site directly.

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