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Join us on Saturday, November 18th for a day of swapping clothes, books, ideas and more at the year-end Spectacular Swap Market! The Spectacular Swap market is co-hosted by swap-shop organizer, Homage Tokyo, and In the Loop.
In the Loop is a place for local and international community members, creatives, startups, and companies to try out new things and make connections around a shared consciousness and passion for circular design and sustainability-driven ideas, products and services.
Sat, November 18, 2023 UTC+09:00
11:00 – 16:00
FabCafe MTRL ｜ View on Google Map
¥500 *Please also buy a drink at the cafe to join. We warmly welcome you to bring your own cup!
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Homage Tokyo and little Community Closet will be hosting a combined swap shop, where participants can swap as many clothing items as they want! This time, you will also be able to swap unused or gently-loved craft supplies with fellow crafters.
Tokyo Book Swap will be hosting a book swap for local bookworms to gather and exchange books. Come and swap one of your gently-loved books with what could become your new favorite!
Looking for an eco way to keep your hands warm this winter? Vivat Veritas will be hosting a walk-in workshop for upcycled kimono hand warmers!
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SWAP MARKET INFORMATION
Date/Time: November 18th (Sat), 11am-4pm
Swap Market Cost: ¥500
Workshop Cost: ¥1,500 (on a walk-in basis, advance reservations not accepted)
What to bring:
Your best, clean, undamaged clothing, hats, scarves, shoes (must have decent soles, in wearable condition), accessories such as bags, belts, small household items such as plants, home decor, etc. All items must be clean and undamaged (no rips, stains, holes, etc.).
Craft supplies will also be available for swapping. Come and swap your craft supplies with other crafters!
Exchange books of any genre and language, as long as they are in good condition. Manga, fantasy, self-help…any book is welcome!
Please no large electrical items, earrings, underwear, swimwear, bedding or sheets, or medium or large furniture. Every item will be checked for quality and cleanliness, please be aware of the season and know that not all items will necessarily be accepted if off-season, etc. Only bring your best items which you would be happy to receive yourself!
TAKE HOME as many items as you want!
Everyone is welcome, whether you have items to donate or not. There will be an opportunity to network and share your experiences and tips related to sustainability and fashion. Leftovers will be donated to local charities and an orphanage and distributed to the community for free at flea markets around Tokyo.
Reserve your spot at the swap market here 👉 https://spectacular-swap-market.peatix.com/
Stay warm this winter and make your own hand warmer at the Spectacular Swap! Upcycled kimono fabrics will be provided for participants to make their own hand warmers at this workshop hosted by local Tokyo designer and seamstress Vivat Veritas.
As the temperature drops as we step into winter, come and learn how to make your own hand warmer, which also makes the perfect pocket-sized DIY gift for your friends and family this holiday season!
Time: Will be held on a walk-in basis between 11 AM and 3 PM.
Workshop Length: Approximately 30 minutes
Cost: 1,500 yen per person
What to bring: All materials will be provided, but you may also bring your own fabric if you would like
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little Community Closet
Yurino Tanaka Fuchigami, little Community Closet Organizer
Yurino created little Community Closet and Kombuchalovers.jp after moving to Shonan in 2020. Her full-time job is supporting developing countries (e.g., Nepal) and children at a small NGO. She lives while striving to create “a world where neighbors take care of each other.”“Creating connections between people” through fashion is little Community Closet’s mission on top of creating a circular community. Little Community Closet primarily hosts monthly clothes-swapping home tea parties near Kugenuma Kaigan Station, but also collaborates with a neighboring orphanage and hosts events at cafés and markets in Kanagawa and Tokyo.Yurino created little Community Closet and Kombuchalovers.jp after moving to Shonan in 2020. Her full-time job is supporting developing countries (e.g., Nepal) and children at a small NGO. She lives while striving to create “a world where neighbors take care of each other.”“Creating connections between people” through fashion is little Community Closet’s mission on top of creating a circular community. Little Community Closet primarily hosts monthly clothes-swapping home tea parties near Kugenuma Kaigan Station, but also collaborates with a neighboring orphanage and hosts events at cafés and markets in Kanagawa and Tokyo. -
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Tokyo Book Swap
Maria Gultiano, Founder of Tokyo Book Swap
Maria is a Tokyo-based writer from unceded Noongar Country in Western Australia.Maria founded Tokyo Book Swap in 2022 as a sustainable space for book lovers to connect and create a community. Tokyo Book Swap is a community swap event that comes together several times a year, where people can come together and exchange pre-loved (or not loved!) books, in any language as long as they are in good condition.Maria is a Tokyo-based writer from unceded Noongar Country in Western Australia.Maria founded Tokyo Book Swap in 2022 as a sustainable space for book lovers to connect and create a community. Tokyo Book Swap is a community swap event that comes together several times a year, where people can come together and exchange pre-loved (or not loved!) books, in any language as long as they are in good condition. -
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Vivat Veritas
Chie, Designer and Founder of Vivat Veritas
Chie aims to work with fabrics and styles that span multiple dimensions. Her works span from casual to formal, from weddings to nightwear. Chie’s unique style has developed over the years to draw from both her native Japanese upbringing and her time and experiences living internationally. She enjoys working in any and all fabric but has found recently that reusing traditional Japanese kimono fabric has gained traction amongst a new and growing clientele.
Chie began sewing after graduating from college. What was at first just a project grew into a small business, Vivat Veritas, which aims to take the best of past fashion cycles and apply them to today. The Vivat Veritas aesthetic is one that aims to be timeless. Vivat Veritas’ conceptual framework can be summed in the following way; Uniquely Made, Individually Worn.
Chie aims to work with fabrics and styles that span multiple dimensions. Her works span from casual to formal, from weddings to nightwear. Chie’s unique style has developed over the years to draw from both her native Japanese upbringing and her time and experiences living internationally. She enjoys working in any and all fabric but has found recently that reusing traditional Japanese kimono fabric has gained traction amongst a new and growing clientele.
Chie began sewing after graduating from college. What was at first just a project grew into a small business, Vivat Veritas, which aims to take the best of past fashion cycles and apply them to today. The Vivat Veritas aesthetic is one that aims to be timeless. Vivat Veritas’ conceptual framework can be summed in the following way; Uniquely Made, Individually Worn.
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FabCafe
FabCafe is a place to accelerate creative serendipity with a nice cup of coffee and collaborative peers.
As an open creative platform, FabCafe aims to empower everyone to take the initiative to make anything, turning their ideas into reality and sharing those ideas in a more tangible way with local and global communities.
A single FabCafe can be a creative hub for designers and the local community to share and experiment with innovative ideas. A network of FabCafe communities worldwide can create an ecosystem that kick starts the next mass customization movement from the bottom up! FabCafe is located around the world, in Tokyo, Barcelona, Bangkok, Taipei and more!FabCafe is a place to accelerate creative serendipity with a nice cup of coffee and collaborative peers.
As an open creative platform, FabCafe aims to empower everyone to take the initiative to make anything, turning their ideas into reality and sharing those ideas in a more tangible way with local and global communities.
A single FabCafe can be a creative hub for designers and the local community to share and experiment with innovative ideas. A network of FabCafe communities worldwide can create an ecosystem that kick starts the next mass customization movement from the bottom up! FabCafe is located around the world, in Tokyo, Barcelona, Bangkok, Taipei and more! -
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Homage Tokyo
Hargianto Pradi and Mayu, Homage Tokyo Co-founders
Homage Tokyo was created to connect people to things. As the name suggests, we want to give respect and show appreciation to the “things” and the “people” who made, owned and gave beauty to their things/belongings. We do this through activities and workshops that tell a story, such as Swap Events and How-To Workshops. We believe connecting people to things that have history and story helps in spreading fun, awareness, and appreciation.
Homage Tokyo was created to connect people to things. As the name suggests, we want to give respect and show appreciation to the “things” and the “people” who made, owned and gave beauty to their things/belongings. We do this through activities and workshops that tell a story, such as Swap Events and How-To Workshops. We believe connecting people to things that have history and story helps in spreading fun, awareness, and appreciation.
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11:00 – 16:00
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Swap shops will be open and accept items between 11AM and 4PM
Workshop will be available on a walk-in basis from 11AM until 3PM
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Date & Time
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Sat, November 18, 2023 11:00 – 16:00 UTC+09:00
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Venue
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FabCafe MTRL
東京都渋谷区道玄坂1-22-7 道玄坂ピア2F
京王井の頭線 神泉駅 南口 徒歩3分
JR 渋谷駅 徒歩10分
03-6416-9190
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Fee
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¥500 *Please also buy a drink at the cafe to join. We warmly welcome you to bring your own cup!
