Why We're Hosting a Community Clothes Swap
Let’s be real: Most of us have a ‘donate’ pile that’s really just a guilt pile.
We stuff bags with clothes we barely wore, ship them off, and tell ourselves we’ve done a good thing. But here’s the uncomfortable truth, most of those clothes will never get a second life.
This Fashion Revolution Week, we’re doing things differently. No performative donating. No mindless clearing out. Just real, tangible change, starting with our Community Clothes Swap this Saturday. Here’s why this matters to us—and why it should matter to you, too.
1. The Problem No One Wants to Talk About
The fashion industry is built on a lie, that donating = sustainability. But the reality?
- 85% of donated textiles end up in landfills or shipped overseas, where they overwhelm local economies and ecosystems.
- Less than 1% of clothing is actually recycledinto new garments.
- ‘Donation’ is often just outsourcing waste, making it someone else’s problem.
At Projekt Glitter, we’ve always been about sparkle with a conscience. And that means asking harder questions, like: "If most donations don’t help… what actually does?"
2. The Alternative: Swapping, Not Shopping
This Saturday’s Community Clothes Swap isn’t just a fun event, it’s a small act of rebellion. Here’s why swapping changes the game:
✅ Zero waste, zero guilt – Every piece finds a new home, no landfill required.
✅ No new demand – The most sustainable garment is the one that already exists.
✅ Real community – Clothes carry stories. Swapping keeps those stories alive.
This is circular fashion in action, no corporate greenwashing, just people sharing what they already love.
3. Why Fashion Revolution Week?
Fashion Revolution Week was born from a simple, radical question: #WhoMadeMyClothes?
But this year, we’re asking another one: Who’s wearing my clothes next?
Because sustainability isn’t just about how things are made—it’s about how long they’re loved. And that starts with us.
4. How to Join the Movement
- Come swap with us! (Details below 👇)
- Rewear, repair, or upcycle before you donate.
- Pass pieces to friends—literally. (No middleman, no waste.)
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress. And it starts with one small, glittery step.
Final Thought: The future of fashion isn’t in a warehouse. It’s in your closet—and your community. Let’s make sure it’s a future worth celebrating.
📍 Join Our Clothes Swap: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1331520456529?aff=oddtdtcreator
📅 Saturday, 26 April
🕒 1-3PM
📌 Projekt Glitter Studio (Berlin)
✨ Bring 1-5 items you love but no longer wear
P.S. Share this with someone who needs this reminder. And if you can’t make it? Host your own swap. The revolution is literally in your hands. 💛