SwapUp Journal

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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...

Second hand clothes: Thrifted treasures on SwapUp.com.au

With autumn almost upon us, now is the perfect time to start brainstorming on the best second-hand outfits 2022 has to offer. Whether you are a sworn minimalist with an...

Op Shops: Everything You Know About Op Shopping In Australia

What are op shops in Australia? Op shop is short for opportunity shops, which are shops selling secondhand goods. They are often operated by non profits / charities, but not...

Consignment: All you need to know about consignment stores in Australia

Consignment meaning and definition Traditionally, consignment is a commercial arrangement where a person (the consignor) delivers their items to another person (the consignee) so they can sell items on their...

School Visit Program: Sustainable clothing & how to reduce fashion waste

-- Junico Kids have now been rebranded and consolidated into SwapUp -- Team Junico Kids visits Victoria Avenue Public School to introduce the concept of preloved fashion as a way to...

SwapUp is coming to Glebe Markets this Saturday!

Hello thrifters!  We're bringing our online thrift store to Glebe Markets (Sydney) this Saturday, 11 December 2021 so you can drop off your SwapUp Kit for free!     It's super...

Sustainable Gift: 5 Eco-Friendly Tips to Celebrate Christmas and New Years

We always celebrate New Years a little differently here in Australia. Instead of a puffer jacket, roasted chestnut and mulled wine, we wear shorts and thongs and have a barbecue...

Top 5 Reasons That Will Make You Buy From A Thrift Store

Are you getting ready for a Halloween costume? Buying a new outfit for a party? Thrift stores are a great way to score a last-minute outfit without breaking the bank....

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