Clothing Swap & Community Conversation

Come by for a clothing swap and community conversation. Together, you’ll explore how historical and contemporary systems of power shape our identities and our relationships—to yourselves, to others, and to clothing. For an embodied experience of meaningful exchange, bring a piece or two that no longer serves you and swap it for something new (to you!).

Community Guidelines for the Clothing Swap:

1.) Bring with intention. Please bring one to three garments or accessories you value—not just items you want to get rid of. Think: something you used to love, maybe it doesn’t fit anymore, or something you believe someone else will cherish.
2.) Value is not about price. What you bring doesn’t have to be expensive—just meaningful.
3.) Size inclusivity matters. Please consider bringing items across a range of sizes or styles that are adaptable—like oversized tees, scarves, hats, or bags.
4.) No item? No problem. Everyone is welcome to participate, even if you don’t have something to bring. A small ticketing system will be in place to help balance circulation.
5.) Clothing has memory. You’ll have the chance to tag your piece with a short story, reflection, or prompt—what did it mean to you? Why are you letting it go?

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Mel Corchado’s installation “​​$TICKY $IN$” is currently being shown as part of the Open Call: Portals group exhibition at The Shed. It is a a collection of sugar garments exploring sugar’s history and its ties to identity, fashion, and the exploitation of land and labor.