Tardes de Intercambio NY Edition Fundraiser
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ᵔᴥᵔJoin us this Saturday, April 29th for a special fundraising event for 'Tardes de Intercambio' and Swap Closet in Colombia. This project was created by Tinguaco and Stella Lucchi, members of NYC Fair Trade Coalition with support by Global Fashion Exchange & Remake. Hosted by This is Latin America.
This is Latin America
📍70 John Street DUMBO, NY
2pm - 6pm
No cover to attend!
♻️$20 suggested donation to participate in the Clothing swap. Clean your closet and come swap with us! The left over clothes will be donated to the swap closet in Colombia.
🌍Learn about emerging ethical Latin American brands, Tardes de Intercambio, and the Sustainable Fashion Community Center in Colombia.
💚Learn about NYC Fair Trade Coalition, Global Fashion Exchange, and Remake gain knowledge of Sustainable Fashion practices and how to get involved.
🎟️Participate in our raffle of upcycled jewelry pieces by Stella Lucchi made during her time in Colombia.
♻️Network and mingle with the best of the sustainable fashion community in NYC.
Proceeds from this event will support our mission to promote sustainability in fashion in Colombia, including but not limited to: upcycling workshops, clothing swaps, mending workshops, educational programs and more. 10 % of the proceeds this night will also be donated to Remake to support their global collective
action efforts to disrupt
the $2.5 Trillion clothing industry.
Enjoy delicious Colombian snacks provided by Delicias Caleñas in Astoria, Queens 🇨🇴
A special thank you to This is Latin America for hosting this event and NYC Fair Trade Coalition, Global Fashion Exchange and Remake for their support in helping us raise awareness about sustainable fashion in Colombia. 💚♻️🌍
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This is Latin America is a project dedicated to curating and delivering handmade, high-quality products from creators across Latin America to the United States. Our mission is to bring you closer to the vibrant colors, rich flavors, unique textures, and diverse cultural offerings of Latin America.
The New York Fair Trade Coalition offers a unique educational experience for businesses, students, and individuals aligned around ethics and sustainability, creating a space to incubate and activate local communities.
Tinguaco is a non-profit organization that focuses on community building and strengthening of the social fabric through workshops and educational projects, with the aim of improving daily life and promoting sustainable initiatives in different communities on Colombia.
Stella Lucchi is a Colombian American brand that specializes in upcycling discarded jewelry that would normally end up in landfills. It also sells vintage and second-hand fashion and offers upcycling workshops. Stella Lucchi launched a Sustainable Fashion Community Center in Armenia, Quindio this year.
Global Fashion Exchange creates compelling brand experiences that inspire growth and transformation, inform business decisions, and change our world for the better.
Remake is a global advocacy org
fighting for fair pay and climate justice
within the clothing industry.
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