City of Ryde Clothes Swap and Restyling Demo

Next date: Saturday, 07 June 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Racks of clothing

Refresh your wardrobe sustainably! Swap your pre-loved fashion and discover creative ways to give your outfits a fresh new look!

Swapping is a clever and thrifty way to update your wardrobe, save money and help fight textile waste.

In celebration of World Environment Day, Council and Nina Gbor, founder of Eco Styles, are teaming up to bring a sustainable fashion restyling demo and clothes swap to the Ryde community!

If you have garments in excellent condition that you once loved but are no longer your favourites, join us at Ryde Library for a swap. Plus, discover how to restyle your wardrobe sustainably with a live talk led by Nina Gbor.

Please note there is a 1-hour check-in period before the swap begins. Depending on when you check in, you may have up to an hour of downtime. Feel free to grab a coffee, explore the library, or chat with fellow fashion enthusiasts.

Event Schedule

Check-in: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sustainable and Circular Fashion Talk and Restyling Demo: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Clothes Swap Begins: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

What you can bring

Bring up to six items items of seasonally appropriate, excellent condition clothing for any size, gender and age. ‘Excellent condition’ means the clothing is clean, pressed, and free from rips, holes, stains or major faults. Only bring items you would proudly give to a friend.

  • Tops, shirts, blouses, coats and jackets
  • Pants, jeans and shorts
  • Skirts, dresses and suits
  • Belts, bags and shoes
  • Scarves, ties and hats

All styles and brands are accepted, provided they're in excellent condition – so keep in mind that items will range from on-trend pieces to older classics. And although we love receiving them, we can't guarantee everyone who brings a designer item will take home an equivalent piece.

What you can't bring

Items are checked before being put out for the clothes swap. If your items are unsuitable, you may be asked to take them home.

  • Jewellery and wigs
  • Underwear, socks and swimwear
  • Sportswear and activewear
  • Anything stained, mouldy, odorous, torn or unclean
  • Noticeably worn out, shabby, pilling or frayed items

Swap etiquette

To ensure a fair and fun experience, avoid running or hoarding items. Return unwanted items neatly to the racks, and feel free to share extra tokens with fellow swappers.

About the Speaker

Nina Gbor posing by rack of clothes

Nina Gbor is a circular economy & sustainable fashion educator, international speaker, researcher, clothes swap maven and eco stylist. Nina is the Director of the Circular Economy & Waste Program at The Australia Institute.

She was featured in season 3 of ABC TV's award-winning environmental series, War On Waste, where she was also an impact consultant on the show. Nina founded Clothes Swap & Style, and has been hosting clothes swaps for over 14 years.

This is a Waste Education program brought to you by the City of Ryde.

Register now as spots are limited!

When

  • Saturday, 07 June 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM