Verte x Eastern City Bid
May 19 @10:00 am - May 23 @6:00 pm
Free
VERTE LONDON x EC BID: SWAP SHOP, REPAIR SERVICES & WORKSHOP SERIES
Join us for a week-long celebration in partnership with Eastern City BID. Our swap invites you to refresh your wardrobe sustainably while discovering new ways to care for, customise, and fall back in love with your clothes.
Alongside the swap, we’re hosting a curated programme of complimentary, hands-on workshops designed to inspire creativity, extend the life of your garments, and redefine your personal style.
CLOTHES SWAP
Bring up to five items of adult clothing and 10 items for children (up to age 12) to exchange with our in store clothing swap. Please note, no accessories will be accepted for adults. Please visit our FAQs section for more guidance on how our swapping system works.
REPAIR SERVICES
Daily from 12-4pm, you can bring up to two items per person to be repaired – minor alterations and repairs only.
WORKSHOPS
Tuesday 19th May – Fabric Framing 12-2pm
Create your own maximalist home décor piece using repurposed textiles. Guests will receive an A4 frame with a photo mat designed for an A3 insert, and can choose from a selection of fabrics to wrap and transform into a bold, one-of-a-kind artwork.
Drop-in | 15–30 minutes
Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st – Personal Colour Analysis
Discover the colours that truly suit you. In these 1:1 sessions, our expert Tamsin will guide you through colour theory and help identify your personal palette, empowering you to shop more intentionally and confidently, including within the swap itself.
Perfect if you’ve ever wondered: Why some colours make you look vibrant, while others wash you out, Which colours to look for when shopping & How to build a wardrobe that really suits you
30-minute sessions | 10:00am–5:30pm | Limited availability (10 slots per day)
Friday 22nd May – Clothing Repair Workshop, 12-2pm
Learn essential repair techniques to extend the life of your wardrobe. This drop-in session covers mending holes, fixing hems, and replacing buttons, with guidance tailored to different fabrics and garments. Participants will receive printed guides and a take-home repair kit including needles, thread, buttons, safety pins, a tape measure, and a needle threader.
Drop-in | 2 hours
Come swap, learn, and create with us.
TICKETS
Please register via the link below to access the swap and repair services.
Tickets for the workshops will be available in due course.