SwapUp Journal

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Creating a Sustainable Wardrobe, No Matter Your Budget

In a world where our environmental and ethical footprint matters more than ever, creating a sustainable wardrobe is a meaningful step towards a more responsible and conscious lifestyle. Regardless of...

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2023: SwapUp Predictions

Greetings from SwapUp, your go-to thrift store for all things fashionable! Ahead of the New York Fashion Week fall winter 2023, we’re thrilled to bring you a sneak peek into...

Brands for Sustainably Made Women's Workwear in Australia

In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on ethical and sustainable fashion, with consumers seeking clothing options that align with their values. When it comes to women's workwear,...

How Can The Fashion Industry Be More Sustainable?

The fashion industry is well-known for its damaging environmental impact. Clothing brands have a responsibility to be more sustainable in their production and consumption practices. From the use of unsustainable...

Grammys 2023 Fashion - These Celebs Wore Green on Red Carpet

The Grammy Awards 2023 ceremony has come and gone, and it was a night filled with fantastic music, glitz, and glamour. At SwapUp, a thrift store that provides fashion lovers with...

Fashion Revolution Week 2022: Who made my fabric?

Dear SwapUp community, This Fashion Revolution Week, I join @mightygoodbasics in their Bare for Good campaign, asking: #WhoMadeMyFabric? I have a love and hate relationship with cotton. On the one hand, it's a...

SwapUp book review: The Conscious Closet

Got no time to read books? Worry not, SwapUp got you covered. We are writing a bi-monthly book summaries to help you stay up-to-date on current thinking and pass on...

Thrift stores: Why thrift shopping is good for your pocket & our planet

The word second hand used to have a bit of an undertone, but here at SwapUp we’re proud to say that we buy and sell second hand items! Most of...

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