Swishing - Frock Exchange - Any in Dublin?

dudara

I was just watching Twiggy's Frock Exchange on BBC Two which features the new idea of swishing, where women get together to swap items from their wardrobes.

I'm curious about this, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of any such events in Dublin or even Ireland?

fonpokno

Yeah I'm watching that too, I think it'd be brilliant. Never heard of it happening in Ireland though...

angelika

There was something on the Afternoon Show about this the other day - looks like Shebeen Chic do it every Saturday.

http://www.rte.ie/tv/theafternoonshow/2008/1010/wendydoyle630.html

dudara

That's exactly the kind of thing I was looking for. Must try it out the next weekend I'm at home.

Siobhers

They started doing it during the day in Chambers bar in Cork...looks really cool actually as im passing and great idea. havent gone in yet though to check it out!

aibby

I would love to do that also. I wonder would it be possible to start up something online?

flynnser19

just join www.bigwardrobe.com they do it too

keevita

yeah sheebeen chic was good last saturday. Hasn't been up and running that long. You bring in 5 items, and you can take away 5 items. Some things aren't great, but I got a nice leather jacket, roxy top and necklace,and my mate got a massimo dutti top. If the people that use it don't abuse it by bringing in really tatty stuff it could be a really good swap resource. Will be heading in again this Saturday after a through clean out of my wardrobe!

MILF

www.bigwardrobe.com

Its brill!!! Its open to the Rep of Ireland too and you'll get cash for any items you cant swap!!!

dudara

I had a good look through Big Wardrobe and what strikes me is how much people are asking for shoes/dresses etc from shops like New Look etc!! Cheeky to say the least.

Though, if you're dedicated, I'm sure that you'll turn up some bargains.

sunnyside

dudara wrote: »

I had a good look through Big Wardrobe and what strikes me is how much people are asking for shoes/dresses etc from shops like New Look etc!! Cheeky to say the least.

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That defeats the purpose of it. I got a French Connection wrap top for €8 at the Cork one.

missmatty

Went to Shebeen Chic last saturday week and was quite impressed, brought a winter coat I'd never really worn and got three tops.

oilean

I was wondering what the Shebeen Chic one was like. Good to know the pickings are decent

Isn't there another one somewhere in Dublin as well though, Rich Picks or something like that?

FX Meister

Is the shebeen chic one any good for dudes? A Friend of mine was at something like this a while ago but for charity. She picker up a really nice pair of Adidas Nizza sneakers. I ain't seen them outside of South America myself so it's a good find.

missmatty

They don't have much for guys at the moment but it's getting busier and more popular so that may change.