Swishing? A swish? A swisher? The swisherati? The swishset?! Just what are we on about?! Well, it’s a little thing that could have a big impact, it’s fun and productive and could possibly get you a new wardrobe as well as help the environment.
It’s called swishing, and it rocks!
Swishing happens when a group of people get together with clothes they’ve either never worn or lost interest in. You know, that pair of jeans that seemed to fit well in the store’s mirror, but at home it’s a different story. The little black dress whose potential spectator cancelled at the last minute. These people get together with their unwanted clothes with the aim of giving them a new home, and also hoping to fill their new closet space with a few pieces that someone else wants to pass on.
Check out some of our videos here and articles below to find out more…
During a night on the town we spotted this gorgeous clutch bag in the hands of the stylish Sophie. We cornered her to get a picture and find out whether it had Global Cool credentials…
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This week there were so many sustainably stylish fashionistas to pick from we found it very hard. But in the end we chose Amy Davidson for her quirky mismatch style when we spotted her at a customising party in London…
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Swishing is an art we already know all about, but just in case you’ve been out of the loop we’ll enlighten you… It involves swapping clothes you don’t wear anymore with other people who feel the same way about their old garb. Swishing is a fantastic way to trade in unwanted clothes to avoid being a hoarder wardrobe and also to get some great new party frocks absolutely free. We’re here to help you thrown your own ultimate Swishing party with these great tips…
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Introducing our first style spy candidates: Charlotte Smith and Cristina Aranda. We met these lovely ladies at The Crafternoon Tea Club’s Fash Mash event on Dalston Roof Park in association with Create 11, and couldn’t resist their summer style…
Read moreThe Harry Potter premiere last week marked the end of an era for J.K Rowling. We’ve loved watching the stars grow up, with Emma Watson being a Global Cool favourite and Daniel Radcliffe choosing an eco-friendly car. The books and movies have taught us not to drive our cars by hopping on a broomstick instead, to reuse and recycle by magically repairing everything and to always go organic especially in Snape’s potions class. However, we know that it’s not that easy for us muggles to hop on a broomstick so here are our tips on how to be like Harry for the greener good…
Read moreBy Royal appointment, this week’s School of Cool goes to Kate Middleton. Princess in waiting, fashionista and a Swishing fan too. We approve, Wills…
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Sick of never having anything to wear? Imagine if you could pick and choose from an endless wardrobe of frocks whilst getting rid of some of your unwanted dresses? The London Frock Exchange takes Swishing to a whole new level, and Global Cool caught up with CEO Charlotte Davies, to find out all about it…
Read moreIs your wardrobe overdue for a clear out? Are you desperate for some new style inspiration? Why not try Twishing…
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Fashion blogger Ms Wanda gives her top tips for making the most of your swish…
Read moreIf you’re about to become a fresher, you’re in for a treat. But in case you don’t know what you’ve signed up for, we’re here to teach you newbies how fresher life needn’t spoil the Earth as well as your liver…
Read moreI’ve always been one for sartorial impulse buys, as my 10-foot wide behemoth of a wardrobe will attest, but not anymore thanks to bigwardrobe.com … I read somewhere that most people only wear 20 percent of their clothes 80 percent of the time. My stats are probably nearer 10/90. Country shirts, dark jeans and a [...]
Read moreNo, not a thing of fantasy, you don’t have to be a caped crusader, you don’t have to be a governmental head figure or some sort of super-human-ninja-pirate, you just have to be you, and play your part. We’ve been working away on our own projects, that you’ve hopefully seen over the last few weeks, [...]
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