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SUSTAINABLY

STYLISH

SWAPPING

I hope these lovely ladies have inspired you to attend the
Aparna Sharma
meets the Bangkokians next swap event. Make sure to follow Bangkok Recycling
who are environmentally Chain on Facebook and Instagram to stay tuned for the
conscious shoppers swappers. next swap event!

I attended a swap recently at the MICHELLE SEAL
picturesque and aesthetically-designed Digital Marketing
Earth House café. It was wonderful that
many people turned up, despite it being a “I love swapping because it’s a good way to
long holiday weekend. I asked a few people change your wardrobe. It’s a sustainable way to
there on why they love attending swap declutter the clothes which you have outgrown
parties and this is what they had to say: because they don’t fit your current lifestyle or
body measurements. These can be swapped
with someone who can use them and you can
find something which suits you from someone
else’s wardrobe. This is a waste-free way to give
a second life to stuff you are decluttering, and
MANISHA MISRA, 44
Co-Founder, HappyLyfe.in.th the concept of swapping is environmentally
friendly and economical. The best part is that
“I love swapping because it’s one of the most you can remain extremely stylish while you are
sustainable ways to revamp your wardrobe also being sustainable.”
without spending too much money. Most
importantly, swapping is environmentally
friendly, and I love that.”
NURIA, 37
Sustainability Expert

“I love swapping because it’s a sustainable
and fun way to find clothes. Also, it does not
cost much and you can change your wardrobe
regularly without spending any money, and as an
added bonus, you meet a community of swappers
and make new friends.”
PAMELA, 53
Development Worker
“I love swapping because it’s good for the
environment and you can find unique items.”
ANN, 37
Founder, Bangkok Recycling Chain

“For me, swapping is a meaningful way to refresh
your wardrobe. I always think that the pieces
you find in a swap are unique, and every piece
ALISON SHALE, 52 has a story. You can go back home with an item
Holistic Therapist which might be someone else’s castaway but it
is a new treasure for you. One man’s trash can
“I love swapping because it’s great for the
environment, and I love to pass on my old things become another man’s treasure and swapping
ensures that clothes can stay in circulation for
because someone else can use them. I love that as long as possible.”
you can find some amazing bargains in swap
events. I’ve gotten some fabulous things from
swapping, and I love meeting new people in
these events.”
HANANE, 37
Homemaker
“This is my first swapping experience in Bangkok,
and I’m loving it very much because people are
very welcoming. I found very nice pieces, which
I’m pretty sure that I’m going to wear more than
once. I love swapping because I can take new
JAYCEE, 20 clothes into my wardrobe without feeling guilty.
Admin/Sales Personally, I think a lot about buying something
new because I’m usually not very sure if I will use
“I love swapping because I think it’s a nice it multiple times, but I don’t have to overthink
sustainable option, and a great way to find a
about swapping.”
bunch of nice clothing. This helps me avoid
buying from fast fashion brands, and not support
mass production. This also helps keep clothes
Aparna Sharma is a non-conformist who believes that fashion must become a
in circulation and avoids them from going
into landfills, so it’s a very good way to build a force for good and style must meet sustainability. She breaks down the
sustainable wardrobe.” nuances of slow fashion and how we can stay stylish without being trendy.

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