Title: The Big Swap - Gender Neutral Clothes Swap
Date: 17th July 2026, Friday
Time: 6-8.30pm
Location: Blend Coffee Shop, Sneinton Market, Unit 30 Avenue C, Nottingham, NG1 1DW
Description:
Let's ALL trade clothes and refresh wardrobes at The Big Swap event Jul 17th at 7 PM! No gender types, just wearing what you love
Ready for some ultimate fashion freedom? Welcome to The Big Swap—our first gender-neutral clothes swap event happening at Blend Coffee Shop in Sneinton Market!
This isn't about rigid categories or targeted sections. It’s all about expressing yourself and wearing what you love, regardless of labels. Whether you're looking to completely overhaul your style or just find a few unique pieces, this is your invitation to refresh your wardrobe sustainably without spending an extra penny.
The Rules & Timeline
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The Swap Limit: You can bring and take away up to 10 items. We accept clothing, shoes, and accessories that are in great condition. (Sorry, we can't accept nightwear, underwear, or jewellery).
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6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Drop your items at the roadside entrance to Blend.
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6:45 PM (ish): Hear from our Guest Partners! Grab your drink and gather round to hear from the brilliant team at Lucy & Yak Nottingham as they share insights into their circular initiatives and brand values.
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7:00 PM (ish): The Swap opens!
Your Ticket Includes: A delicious hot or cold drink on arrival!
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Food & Drink: Blend make a fantastic selection of cakes, pastries, and savoury light bites available for purchase all night, and they have plenty more drinks to go at if you choose to linger!
All items left over at the end of the event are donated to charity White Rose for resale in their stores supporting work to raise awareness, build peace and prevent genocide.
The Big Swap is all about making sustainable fashion options available to all sizes. We feel passionate about size inclusion giving all swappers the chance to shop responsibly and reduce their environmental impact.
Circular fashion fits everybody and it begins here
Make todays choice tomorrows future. Swap before you shop
To get your free ticket for this event, you must book it at the top of this page!
You will be sent all relevant information 2-3 days before the event, if you do not reply to this email by the date stated, your place will go to someone on the waiting list.
Money saved through the BIG DEAL: £14
Access information: Please be aware, seating may be limited during swap prep, but it's spring and we're hoping you can spill outside and lap up some good weather.
Transport is not provided for this activity.
If you have any questions, please email: sunottingham@bnu.ac.uk / zeynep.saner@bnu.ac.uk