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The Loop for Good: Sustainable Fashion Pop-Up and Clothing Swap

November 20, 2019 at 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

logo for The Loop for GoodThe Loop for Good: Sustainable Fashion Pop-Up at the Fashion Institute of Technology is a clothing swap created to promote circularity in the fashion industry and encourage consumers to reuse and recycle their clothing. The event will also present information about sustainable practices via immersive technology such as augmented reality.

Test your knowledge on sustainability and take a chance to win raffle prizes such as naturally made lip balm from FIT’s beehives, essential oils, and hand-sewn tote bags, as well as gift certificates to industry partners Century 21, Buffalo Exchange, and Swim USA.

An immersive technology booth will feature various augmented reality games and interactions to further illustrate sustainable practices in the industry.

To participate in this event, bring slightly used articles of clothing and or handbags in exchange for an e-ticket. Lightly used good condition clothing will earn one (1) e-ticket. Any new item with a tag will receive two (2) e-tickets. All items must be washed. Clothing and handbags only—no accessories or shoes.  Disclosure: We reserve the right to refuse donations. Refused donations will be handed back to the donor. All donations are final. 

This is a NO CASH transaction event; all transactions will be made with e-tickets. E-tickets are only received by donating.

Swapping times:
Wednesday, November 20, 2–7 pm
Thursday, November 21, 1–9 pm

If you have any questions, contact [email protected].

This event is free and open to the public. 

Details

Date:
November 20, 2019
Time:
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-loop-for-good-the-sustainable-fashion-pop-up-shop-at-fit-tickets-79823037855

Venue

Pomerantz Center, First Floor
227 W. 27th St.
New York, NY 10001

Organizer

Jennifer Lee
Phone:
(212) 217-4803
Email:
jennifer_lee5@fitnyc.edu