Spring Clothing Swap and Workshops

Transformation – Clothes, Stories, New Meanings

The Institute of Art and Design Theory at Budapest Metropolitan University organises the Spring Clothing Swap and Workshops as part of Fashion Revolution Week.

The central theme of the event is Transformation. We explore how clothing shapes our identities, emotions, and everyday lives. How do garments carry memories and stories? And how can a single piece gain new meaning in someone else’s life?

The aim of the clothing swap is to give pre-loved items in good condition a new cycle of use. Instead of shopping, the focus is on sharing, reuse, and community-based thinking.

METU’s Photography programme joins the event by artistically documenting moments of transformation. Throughout the afternoon, workshops and discussions explore the intersections of fashion, identity, and sustainability.

Programme

13:00 – Doors open

13:00–16:00 – Clothing Swap

Workshops and discussions throughout the afternoon

The detailed programme will be announced soon.

Practical Information

1. Please bring clean garments, jewellery, or accessories in good condition.
2. Women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing are all welcome.
3. Hand in your items at the entrance, then browse freely among the displayed pieces.
4. Damaged items can also be brought for workshop use (please hand them in separately).
5. You may bring and take as many items as you wish, but please aim for balance.
6. Remaining garments are donated to the Hungarian Red Cross – Budapest Chapter. Toy donations are also welcome.
7. Partisan Coffee remains open throughout the event.

For inquiries: ruhacsere.sel@gmail.com

The event is free and open to everyone.