Swishing
Swishing is the name given to a party where people swap clothes. It can be a small gathering among friends or a much larger event. Each person should take along one clean piece of clothing that they no longer want but some one else would be delighted to have. All of the clothes are put out on display for everyone to browse before the swish commences. People can browse, socialise and have a drink or two. There is a warning 5 minutes before the beginning of the swish. Once the swish begins, everyone can grab what they want. They can take home as many items as they can grab.
Swishing is huge in the US and is now becoming popular in the UK. Economic factors and a greater awareness of the impact of both the manufacture and disposal of fast fashion on the environment are both contributing to the growth of swishing. But another key reason for the popularity of swishing is that it is fun.
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