Swishing

Swishing refers to swapping an item or items of clothing or shoes or an accessory with friends or acquaintances. Parties must willingly give an item to participate in the transaction, once they have given an item they are free to choose something of interest from what others have offered.

Value does not come into the equation, swappers do not necessarily get an item of equal value and are free to choose anything that the other person if offering (without having to pay). Swishing is now being more widely practised throughout the world, and has evolved to include other items such as books and furniture.

Not only do people hold 'swishing parties' either as a charity event or simply for the enjoyment of it (while recycling and saving money at the same time) but, there are several websites that have online swishes taking place. Such as www.bigwardrobe.com and www.whatsmineisyours.com

“The latest craze sweeping the country is ethical, eco-fabulous, social and fun. Welcome to the future of fashion."

Jess Cartner-Morley, Marie Claire Magazine

History

Swishing was invented by a Language Arts class in Central Magnet School. The teacher told the language arts class he was going to start it in the local county as a team sport.

External links

• swishing.org
• Futerra
• BBC: "Twiggy's Frock Exchange"
• The Guardian: "Swap till you drop", 5/18/2007
• Treehugger: "Swishing Or Swap 'til You Drop", 5/5/2007
• Dutch swishing site Belgium
• French swishing site Belgium
• online swishing website
• online swishing website for shoes
• swishing parties listings