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#LookingLit - Swap Party
Singapore Book Council (SBC) and Swapaholic warmly invite you to a special Swap Party, featuring a lively fireside chat, captivating performances, and a creative mingling space. Dive into the excitement of our book and fashion swap party, and kickstart our Declutter Drive Launch in support of SBC!
📅 27th November 2024
⏰ 6 - 8:30 PM
📍 Capitol Singapore, B2-36
* Tickets cost $5. All proceeds go to SBC
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Join us on a meaningful journey to support the literary arts in Singapore.
What To Expect
Here's what to expect at the SWAP PARTY
FIRESIDE CHAT
Join Singapore Literature Prize winners Josephine Chia and Marylyn Tan as they discuss how writing and fashion explore histories, identities, and emotions. Moderated by Prasanthi Ram.
SWAP PARTY
Bring your preloved books and clothes to swap for incredible secondhand treasures! Refresh your wardrobe and bookshelf sustainably while enjoying the thrill of finding something new-to-you!
DECLUTTER DRIVE LAUNCH
You’ll have the option to participate in our Declutter Drive Launch, where we're collecting preloved fashion items for a fundraiser sale planned for 2025. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Singapore Book Council.
ENTERTAINMENT
Get ready for an evening filled with music, snacks, and inspiring company! Join us for a meaningful gathering that will uplift your spirit, spark your intellect, and celebrate our planet.
HOW DOES THE SWAP PARTY WORK?
As you enter the event, hand your books & fashion to our staff at the counter. They will perform a quality check while you attend the fireside chat. Refer to the guidelines here. The mechanics for the book & fashion swap are different.
BOOK SWAP
The book swap functions on a simple 1 for 1 model as it is specific to this event. Swap in 5 books and swap out up to 5 books.
FASHION SWAP
You can swap in 1 fashion item as a part of your ticket. After a quality check, your item will earn system generated points which you can use to swap out anything you fancy.
DECLUTTER DRIVE LAUNCH
The Swap Party launchs our Declutter Drive where, you can donate your fashion to raise funds for Singapore Book Council, a registered charity.
WHAT YOU CAN DONATE
We accept fashion for women, men, and kids. While all items that meet our guidelines are welcome, those valued at $150 or more are preferred to maximise our fundraising impact.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOUR DONATIONS
Your donations will be contributed towards our fundraiser sale in 2025. 100% proceeds will go towards Singapore Book Council's meaningful work.
HOW LONG IS THE DRIVE?
The Drive will run from 27th November - January 31 2025. Fashion can be dropped off daily between 11 am - 9 pm at Swapaholic - B2-36 Capitol Singapore.
Meet Our Partners
From incredible speakers, key opinion leaders to a thoughtful community of guests, prepare for a meaningfully #lit evening.
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How does Swapaholic work?♻️ SWAP IN items from your closet and pay a service fee ♻️EARN points for each of your items ♻️SWAP OUT items from the Shop or Online using your points! 💳Details on the Online Packages:www.swapaholic.com 💳Details on the Shop Packages:www.swapaholic.com/shop
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How much is the service fee?Our very affordable service fee differs across our omni channel platforms to ensure we keep the prices for each option as low as possible. 🛍 SHOP SHOP PLANS:www.swapaholic.com/shop🛍 ONLINE PLANS: www.swapaholic.com 🛍 EVENTS: Pricing varies based on the event venue and sponspors
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Where is the Swap Shop?#04-07 Orchard Central. We're open daily from 11 am - 10 pm
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How does the Swapling Point system work?Swapling Points are calculated using our proprietary algorithm that assesses your item based on several parameters including but not limited to the fabric, brand, style, trend etc. You can guesstimate the value of your items on our homepage.
Event FAQ
Get to know the Hosts
This event is brought to you by:
Singapore Book Council
Established in 1968, the Singapore Book Council (SBC) has for 56 years remained committed to developing and promoting a multicultural literary arts sector in Singapore. Our programmes focus on creative writing, translation, reading, storytelling and illustration.
Swapaholic
Swapaholic is a B Corp certified social enterprise addressing fashion waste by offering an omnichannel platform to swap, sell, and buy preloved and ethical fashion. Since 2017, their mission has been to encourage a mindset swap towards conscious consumption.