Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Fashion Association is teaming up with Her Campus IUP to bring this year’s Clothing Swap at 6:30 pm December 3rd in IUP’s Hadley Union Building.
Her Campus will supply a photographer for a photobooth at the event including props and a back drop.
Stephanie Schrider (senior, fashion merchandising), president of IUP’s Fashion Association said working with Her Campus is a great way to get the word out about both the event and the organizations.
“We love working with other organizations on campus,” Schrider said. “We thought it would just be a fun idea and another connection we could make to the IUP community.”
At 6pm, people may drop off clothing they wish to have “swapped” at the event. The clothing and items will be separated into categories such as t-shirts, pants, dresses, accessories, etc., according to Schrider. Schrider said the Association wants to organize the items in a way that will give customers a “shopping mall” experience.
Left over items will be donated to both Goodwill and Attire to Aspire, a program providing individuals aiming to return to the workforce with work clothes.
The Swap began as a small event among the members of the Fashion Association, but over the course of five years, officers and advisers of the Association decided to make the Swap a campus-wide event.
“I believe that this event is always so successful because it has become a regular event of ours,” Schrider said. “We have members that love getting rid of clothing in their closets and finding new things to wear without any cost. I think its a huge hit with it being free and people finding some great stuff.
“I also personally love watching the event to see how excited someone gets when finding something new then trying it on over their clothes to make sure it fits and meeting everyone that comes in. It is crazy how fast the event goes and how fast the clothing is gone as well.”
Although the event is free, attendants may make monetary donations to the Association.
“The clothing swap is really to have fun finding new things and then donating whatever is left over,” Schrider said.