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Sustainable Fashion

A community-driven initiative that promotes mindful consumption through curated clothing swaps and resource-sharing events. Founded by Wati Grossman and Mary Lynn Fitton, Swap Circle is a new initiative of Circle Ahead based in Palo Alto, CA.

REduce

Fashion that costs you and your friends nothing, except the garments you trade with others. It’s a way for you to take action and be part of a movement that demands a more equal and just world.

RE-USE

REpurpose

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Swaps near you

RSVP to attend. ◉ Bring good stuff. ◉ Connect to your community.

REDWOOD CITY ◉ Sunday, September 14, 2025

Register Now! Limited spots.

Center for Creativity (CfC)
800 Main Street
Redwood City, CA 94063 (info+map)
.rwccfc.org
@centerforcreativitysmc

Hosted by CfC and SWAP CIRCLE

FREE

Guidelines, details & RSVP

Recent Swaps

Thank you ICA SF! ◉ Clothing found new digs. ◉ Community had fun.

SAN FRANCISCO ◉ Sunday, August 3, 2025

HIP HIP HOORAY! 530+ swappers.

Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
345 Montgomery Street
San Francisco CA 94158 (info+map)
.icasf.org
@icasanfrancisco

Hosted by ICA SF and SWAP CIRCLE
In partnership with Micki Meng & Mushi Wooseong James
Featuring a mending bar by Reuse Alliance

FREE

Guidelines, details & RSVP

  • "Thank you for bringing your talent, expertise, constant good will, graciousness, and patience! [We know that partnership is the key and swap circle are the best partners ever!]"

    —Alison Gass
    Founding Director + Chief Curator
    Institute of Contemporary Art, San Francisco (ICA)

  • "Thank you so much for making this a wildly successful event! I am so grateful to have been able to collaborate with you. [What an incredible thing you have built with Swap Circle! "]

    —Lauren Hurst
    Deputy Director + Head of Civic and Cultural Impact
    Institute of Contemporary Art, San Francisco (ICA)

  • … both of your creativity and drive brought the event to life, and it was wonderful to collaborate with you and your team. [Thanks for bringing the swap circle energy to the museum today was a blast :)]

    —Edie Trautwein
    Community Engagement Manager + Co-Lead of Visitor Services
    Institute of Contemporary Art, San Francisco (ICA)

New Swaps coming Soon

by Tendril Studios

Style with Purpose partners

This isn’t just a clothing swap. It's an invitation to slow down, rethink how we consume, and build something more generous together. One garment at a time.

What you may have heard about a swap …

“That was a magical event …”

“… so many cool women who love the planet.”

“… great setting, mirrors and friendliness everywhere, and the styling assistance!”

“… new, free clothes, while giving new life to our old ones! …”

“So many friendly gorgeous women, beautiful clothes and welcoming vibe!”

PALO ALTO, CA ◉ APRIL 14, 2024

You may have seen Swap Circle in …

We organized a swap meet in our neighborhood and asked friends to each donate a few pieces of clothing they no longer wear.

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