MISS GREEN’s Wardrobe - “Saving the world, one fashionista at a time”
Now that is what we want - Environmentally conscious fashion concept. Miss Green’s
Wardrobe is comprised around a series of events based on the concept of “swapping
fashion items”. This new, exciting and innovative event aims to provide an alternative
solution for fashion savvy woman and men on how to update their wardrobes in a more
eco-friendly and economical manner through the exchange of unwanted fashion items
for new found wardrobe material. Swappable items include clothes, shoes and accessories
of high quality and in peak condition.
Miss Green's Wardrobe was started by Rebecca George a 19 year old student who has
the determination to drive the message of sustainability and by minimising harm to
the environment and extending the benefit to the wider community.
"The aim behind my venture is to raise awareness and provide information about “friendly”
options fashion lovers can adopt in order to contribute towards a more sustainable
future, with style!", said Miss George.
"I am extremely passionate about business, fashion and sustainability. My dream for a long time has been to become a successful business owner in an area that I am passionate about. I was aware of clothing swaps, they are very big overseas, and I saw the opportunity to expand on the concept and approach the idea in an eco-friendly way. Through Miss Green’s Wardrobe, I would like to make people more aware of more “friendly” consumer alternatives out there that are of fabulous quality, style and easily accessible."
So how does it all work?
The concept is based around attendees swapping unwanted fashion items that may be too small, too big, unworn, unloved, etc. These items must be in peek condition and quality – sought after brands like Country Road, Ralph Lauren, Hussy, Sportsgirl, Gorman, Zimmerman, Ksubi, Kookai, along with many more are the brands you can expect to be exchanged at events.
Participants may bring between 1 & 5 items for exchange. At check in, these items will be checked for quality and condition and will then be exchanged for tokens of similar value to each item. When the swap commences, after people have mingled, competitions and been drawn and any speeches have been made, swappers will have the chance to search through and try on other swappers items.
Once the participant has found items of equal value to each of their tokens, they can then proceed to the checkout where tokens will be exchanged for new found garments.
A large part of Miss Green’s Wardrobe will be based around promoting various “friendly” brands and companies. To make the Miss Green’s Wardrobe experience more enjoyable for participants, Rebecca George has also sought sponsorship from a large number of Companies for products to be used as prizes and giveaways at events and online.
“Some of the brands I loved so much that I myself have begun to retail some of their products, which will also be available at events, online and at the occasional local market.”
Next Event is to be held at: Date: 24/06/2009, Time: 06:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Location: Baroq House, 9-13 Drewery Lane MELBOURNE, Victoria 3000.
More information on Miss Green’s Wardrobe can be found at: www.missgreenswardrobe.com.au
