Trending 1st November 2023 by Aoife CodyKane
Give Laugh Swap – The Fashion Swap Shop On In Dublin 8 This Month
Let's get swapping!
Are you in need of a wardrobe re-fresh?
A swap shop might be the suss!
For those of you who aren’t familiar, swap shops are events where you can swap items of clothing with other people.
They promote slow fashion, give you the chance to shed some of your pre-loved bits, and to nab some new pieces without breaking the bank.
Plus it’s a lot more exciting than your regular clothes shop, because you never know what gems you might uncover!
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After a roaring success their first time round, swap shop Give Laugh Swap are back in action for another good time.
Give Laugh Swap will land in Lucky’s bar, Dublin 8, on November 18th.
The event is set up by secondhand clothes lovers Jill and Caoimhe, who met in college in the Netherlands.
Both have a passion for slow fashion, with Jill having worked in vintage shops in both Dublin and New York, while Caoimhe grew up in an environmentalist household and sesw her own crochet fashion pieces in her spare time. Sustainable queens!
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How does it work?
First, buy a ticket here for €6.00.
Then, get choosing what you want to bring! Each person can bring a maximum of 12 items to the swap shop. Your pieces need to be in good condition with no rips, holes or stains – think of items you’d love to find yourself.
When you arrive, you’ll get a token for each item of clothing you bring, which can be used to take other clothes of your liking.
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Lucky’s is dog friendly, so feel free to bring your pup with you too.
There’ll also be a bar to get a drink or tea, coffee and cakes while you swap. DJ Alan Finan will be providing the tunes so there’ll be a good buzz, and everyone is welcome.
Here’s to earth friendly shopping!