The Op Swap

Date & Time: Saturday, April 20th, 2024 - 12:00 - 4:00 PM

Location: TGW Studio, 210 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14604

Tickets: $8.00 pre-sale, $10 at the door

 

The Op Shop is happy to announce we are partnering with TGW Studio for our fourth annual Op Swap!

What is The Op Swap? It’s a clothing swap—but better! Majority vintage clothing, checked for quality/condition, & curated by our experienced Op Shop team.

♻️ Maximum items to bring: 10 items

♻️ This years Op Swap will be a majority of vintage clothing, checked for quality/condition, & curated by our experienced Op Shop team.

♻️ For each garment we accept, you’ll receive a ticket that is redeemable for one item. *Vintage garments accepted will receive 2 tickets as a thank you for extending its life cycle even further!*

♻️ For any items not accepted, you can keep or choose to donate to one of the following: Goodwill of the Finger Lakes or RIT Fabrick.

♻️ Discounted pre-sale tickets are available now for $8 per person or at the door for $10.

♻️ There will be tasty bevs available for purchase from @katboocha as well as 420 edibles, goodies, and 🍃 from @cannabal.infusions and @_Boujeestoner.

♻️ 20% of proceeds from ticket sales will be donated between to @sunrise_rochester_ny and 490 Farmers.

♻️ Acceptable items will be determined by our Op Shop team. This is vintage-friendly swap. Quality is undeniable, condition may vary. See our DO’s and DON’Ts below for details.

We hope this swap will educate and promote the redistribution of vintage textiles, CIRCULARITY of fashion, and mending practices while also fostering connections with your local community of thrifters!

DO’s/DON’Ts:

DO’s:

  • DO check for stains, odors, pet hair, etc. (we will not accept these)

  • DO clean according to the care tag instructions

  • DO bring vintage clothing OR clothing made of natural or semi-synthetic fibers.

  • DO bring wearable garments of all genders/sizes/ages OR with very minor imperfections (ex. missing button, small hole, popped stitch).


    DON’Ts:

  • DON’T bring unwearable or dirty items.

  • DON’T bring poorly made fast fashion such as SHEIN, H&M, Fashion Nova, Boohoo, Pretty Little Thing, Nasty Gal, etc. (Google “fast fashion clothing brands”).