Swishing at Old Spitalfields Market

Swap your cast off fashion for a stylish new addition to your wardrobe at the swishing at Old Spitalfields Market event. Working on the simple premise that one person's rubbish is someone else's treasure, the swishing event aims to let you refresh your wardrobe without having to spend a single penny.

Swishing at Old Spitalfields Market
Perfect for fashionistas who are trying to watch the pennies, the special swishing at Old Spitalfields Market event gives you the chance to introduce some new styles into your wardrobe at a bargain price. Just bring along at least one good, clean item of clothing and browse through what others have brought along to swap. There'll also be stalls at the event, so you can exchange the fashion item you don't want anymore with a new acquisition that will make you feel all warm and tingly.

Timetable of events
If you want to take part in the swishing at Old Spitalfields Market event, then drop off up to five articles of clothing from 11am - 12pm in exchange for a ticket. After the swish team sorts through all the donations, you can return to the market to browse what's on offer between 2pm - 2.30pm before jostling with all the other swishers to bag the best bargains from 2.30pm - 4pm.

Reuse and recycle
It's estimated that Britons throw away some two million tonnes of clothes, shoes and accessories every year, adding even more of a burden to landfill sites and waste disposal centres. Swishing events such as the one at Old Spitalfields Market hope to encourage even more people to reuse and recycle in a fun and friendly environment, and gives everyone the chance to breath new life into their wardrobes.

The swishing at Old Spitalfields Market fashion swap runs from 11am - 4pm, Saturday 5th February 2011. Tickets cost £8.00, and are available to buy at the event. Advance tickets can be bought by calling 020 7375 2963.

The drop off period runs from 11am - 12pm, the browsing period lasts from 2pm - 2.30pm, and the trading session runs from 2.30pm - 4pm.

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