Vintage Pop-Up Shop In Chelsea Next Week

As part of (capsule) which is  the fashion and lifestyle trade event that fuses the best high-end contemporary brands. There will be a pop-up shop at The Donut Shop in Chelsea.

The pop-up shop will include items from the renowned vintage dealers Orange Crush, Heller’s Café, Wooden Sleepers, Kings County Salvage, and others. Lifestyle products like stationery from letterpress darlings Terrapin Stationers, Allison Riley’s artfully poetic Set Editions, masculine design-forward grooming and bathroom accessories from Izola, and artisanal teas from Bellocq, will all be available for purchase by the general public.

via PSFK: http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/capsule-trade-show-vintage-pop-up.html#ixzz1jHiuL2qm

The Donut Shop
550 Washington Street, New York NY
January 16th + 17th 10AM- 7PM

January 14: Thrift Collective Swap in Brooklyn

This Saturday in Crown Heights neighborhood that borders Prospect Heights on Classon Avenue, there will be a clothing swap hosted by Thrift Collective.

$10 in advance Buy tickets here.

$15 at the door (cash only)

The swap will be at Abigail’s, which is located at 807 Classon Avenue at St. John’s Place from 5-7PM.  The closest train is the Franklin Ave stop on the 2/3/4/5 and Franklin Avenue Shuttle.

There will be drink specials!

All participants to this event will receive a coupon for: 40 % off Classic Organic Facial/ Microdermabrasion Package reg. $160  now $96  at MILLA’S TREATMENT BOUTIQUE

http://www.millastreatmentboutique.com/

Check out Thrift Collective to keep in the loop.

Thrift Stores Adding Perks

An article in the New York Times talks about thrift stores.

Thrift stores, once thought of as dusty places where the down-on-their-luck skulked for bargains, are gradually adding perks that impart a more-exclusive feel to the shopping experience, to the delight of patrons and proprietors alike.

“We’ve been really thrilled with the reaction of the customers,” said David Raper, the vice president for retail at Housing Works, a nonprofit helping people with H.I.V. or AIDS that has a dozen stores across the city. Power Hour tickets go on sale the Monday before each Buy the Bag event, he said, and have sold out every time. “For some people, early access and seeing the newest, hottest thing is really important,” Mr. Raper said.

Elizabeth And Clarke Clothing Swap And Launch Party

New fashion style subscription site,  Elizabeth and Clarke  is throwing a launch party next Sunday, December 11 at New Work City, and it’s going to be a clothing swap. As you know, clothing swaps are super fun.  Champagne and cupcakes will be served.  Clothes must be in excellent condition. Accessories, bags, and shoes are also welcome.

VIP Guests and Sponsors include Rue La La, Fashism and Market Publique.

Tickets are $20 and $35. Order tix today.

October 1: Sip And Swap

O So Chic and the Luscious Lifestyle Diva present

Sip and Swap

Join us as we sip cocktails and trade gently used clothes, because as they say, “one fashionista’s trash is another fashionista’s treasure.

This is a perfect excuse to clean out your closet and to get some new clothes. The best part is, these new pieces won’t cost you a dime!*

Any items that do not find a new home will be donated to Housing Works.  RSVP here.

*CULTUREfix will offer special drink pricing – including an unlimited mimosa package.

THIS EVENT IS FOR WOMEN ONLY.
Must be 21 and older to attend.

Curvy Girl Fashion Swap: May 10

Yesterday while at another clothing swap, I hear about Sweet Roll’s Curvy Girl Swap on May 10. It’s a plus-size swap so bring in clothes size 10 and up. Tix $16

April 23: NYU’s 4th Annual Swap-a-Palooza Hosted by Earth Matters

NYU’s 4th Annual Swap-a-Palooza
Bring a bag of clothes to swap and leave with something new and unique! Local artists will be on hand to help you redesign and upcycle your finds. There’ll be live music performances, clothes and tons of creativity. What more could you want?

Saturday, April 23 · 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South, 4th Floor

Swaps: April 10 and April 23

Sunday, April 10, 2pm-4pm
Children’s Book and Clothing Swap
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Avenue (at St. Marks Avenue)
Show your kids the fun and rewards of reducing, reusing and recycling at this specially-themed GrowNYC Stop ‘N’ Swap. Share books, clothing and shoes that your child has outgrown and take home gently used items that you can use. Adults must be accompanied by children or sign in and show photo ID upon entry for the safety of young visitors. VIA SUBWAY: 3 to Kingston Ave, A to Nostrand, C to Kingston/Throop. VIA BUS: B43, B44 to St. Mark’s, B25, B45, B65 to Brooklyn Ave. More info: 212-788-7989.

Saturday, April 23, 12pm-3pm
Stop ‘N’ Swap at the St. George Day Festival
Tompkinsville Park – Victory Blvd & Bay St, Staten Island
Bring clean, reusable, portable items to share with others, or just come to see what’s free for the taking (no furniture or other large items). VIA FERRY: Exit ferry terminal, turn left on Bay street and walk about 4 blocks to the park. The Stop ‘N’ Swap will be in front of the Everything Goes Cafe at 208 Bay Street. Learn more at www.grownyc.org/swap

New York City To Launch Clothing Recycling Program With Goodwill

Yay! This is great news! (via PSFK)

New York City will launch one of the largest clothing recycling programs in the country starting this September. Under this program, around fifty collection bins will be placed in strategic locations around the city for people to conveniently donate clothing and shoes of any shape or state. The recycling program will be a big step towards a more sustainable urban ecosystem for the city, which witnessed over 190,000 tons of textiles dumped into its landfills in 2008. Some of the biggest names in non-profits including Goodwill Industries International and Wearable Collections are bidding to host the collection bins. Officials behind this recycling initiative say that if successful, it will influence other cities to undertake such programs.

Score! Pop Up Swap Meet: May 29

Score! is part swap meet, part Brooklyn loft party, and part free shopping spree. Start cleaning out your closet, the next swap is coming up on May 29th at BKLYN YARD. At the end of the event, whatever hasn’t found a new home is donated to charity.