T.O. The Good Swap is a Toronto monthly clothing exchange of new and vintage clothing. This event invites people of all genders, body types, and ages to participate in a sustainable fashion experience. These events always fills up quickly, so it’s exciting there are three swaps in May to get your shopping dopamine hit without spending a cent.
T.O. the Good Swap is driven by a mission to tackle textile waste in Toronto and promote ethical and sustainable fashion practices globally. Through swap events, advocacy work, and educational programs, the organization aims to inspire participation in the conscious fashion movement.
Unlike traditional clothing banks that primarily offer free or low-cost clothing to those in need, T.O. the Good Swap focuses on building a community centered around ethical and sustainable fashion. It aspires to become a hub for education and action in Toronto’s fashion scene.
How Does The Clothing Swap Work?
After you RSVP for the event, here are the T.O. The Good Swap guidelines for a happy swap:
DROP YOUR STUFF: Stop at the welcome area with up to 10 items of preloved clothing, footwear, jewelry, and accessories in good condition (a.k.a laundered and folded, no rips, stains, broken bits, used undies or socks).
SWAP YOUR STUFF: Find some thing(s) you love and try it/them on in the Centre for Social Innovation’s gender-neutral, single stall, and mirror-filled bathrooms.
TAKE YOUR FINDS HOME: It’s asked you to limit the amount you take home to a similar amount to what you brought.
When and Where are the May Clothing Swaps?
TUESDAY MAY 7th, 2024: The first May swap takes place at the Centre for Social Innovation in the Annex at 720 Bathurst Street on from 6-8pm. You can register for the event here.
TUESDAY MAY 14th, 2024: T.O. the Good Swap and Paprika Festival are joining forces to present a special swap for the opening night of the 2024 Paprika Festival. Paprika is a unique performing arts festival celebrating the work of young and emerging artists. Visit the Daniels Spectrum at 585 Dundas Street East at 6:30pm to drop off up to ten items of your gently used clothing, then head to the 7pm performance of FAST.FASHION. The swap takes place from 7:30-8:30pm. You can register for the Paprika swap here.
SATURDAY MAY 25th, 2024: With Pride Month fast approaching, the 2SLGBTQ+ Edition of the swap is taking place at The 519 from 1:30-3:30pm. The 519 is a wonderful inclusive space located half a block north of the Church and Wellesley intersection, on the east side of the street (a 4-minute walk from the Wellesley TTC subway station). You can register for the swap here.
What Does It Cost to Attend a Swap?
A $5 donation is suggested to cover the cost of the event which is run out of pocket by one organizer, but if you don’t have it, you can email hello@goodswap.ca to register for a Donate-At-the-Door ticket, an accessible free ticket, or to volunteer in lieu of a donation.
T.O. the Good Swap offers a refreshing alternative to the fast fashion industry’s unsustainable practices. Through its commitment to ethics, inclusivity, and sustainability, the organization is driving positive change in the fashion world.
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