Sip & Swap
What is the concept?
GaiaOne is excited to bring the community together to bond over slow fashion. The concept is a pop-up café with a clothes swap!
In an age of disposable clothing and instant online interactions, let's do things differently and bring the human element back into our lives. Meet your community and keep clothes out of landfill.
Enjoy board games, music, drinks, and pizzas (deliciously baked by Andy's Pizza-Ria).
And the best part? Admission is FREE!
How it works
- Bring at least 3 items of clothing to swap with the community. Items must be clean and in good condition.
- Take as many clothes as you will actually wear. We want to make sure that all the swapped clothes end up in a loving wardrobe and not in a landfill.
- At the end of the event, any leftover clothing will be either upcycled or donated to communities in need.
- If you fall in love with an item that doesn't fit perfectly, don't worry! GaiaOne can provide contact details for skilled seamstresses who can help you find the perfect fit.
Why slow fashion?
Slow Fashion focuses on quality over quantity, emphasising timeless pieces and sustainable practices. By choosing slow fashion, you are helping to reduce waste, support ethical production and encourage a more thoughtful approach to style. It's a way to make a positive impact on both the environment and the communities involved in fashion.
More Info
Please contact 011-2684 0503.
The event program
Co organisers & Venue
Venue & Co organiser Drunken Door
Drunken Door is the perfect hideaway for those seeking an escape from the ordinary. This beautiful speakeasy-inspired bar exudes vintage charm, with soft lighting and cosy decor setting the stage for a laid-back evening. Among the eclectic offerings is the signature drink Indizan, which combines the spice of masala chai with the sweetness of lihing, anyone?
1st Floor, lot 3A, Lorong Dewan, Pusat Bandar Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Co organisers
GaiaOne
GaiaOne is a coral conservation and restoration project based in Bira (South Sulawesi, Indonesia) and Kota Kinabalu (Sabah, Malaysia). They promote the growth of corals in marine nurseries before transferring them to existing reefs, thus maintaining their natural habitat.
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