Tea & Threads: Swap and style over high tea!

Tea & Threads: Swap and style over high tea!

An afternoon of slow fashion, sweet treats, and sustainable style.

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By Hobsons Bay Environment and Sustainability
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Date and time

Sunday, June 1 · 2 - 4pm AEST.

Location

Williamstown Town Hall

104 Ferguson Street Williamstown, VIC 3016 Australia

Agenda

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Event start - drop off clothing at the check-in register


Attendees will be required to provide their booking details and bring between 2-8 quality items to contribute to the fashion swap.

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

High tea and presentation


Enjoy high tea and be inspired by special guest and sustainability advocate Kate Luckins.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Pre-loved items swap


Please bring pre-loved items in good condition that someone else will be excited to take home!

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours
  • Free venue parking

Get ready for World Environment Day with a chic afternoon in Williamstown celebrating sustainable fashion.

Enjoy high tea, take part in a pre-loved fashion swap with tips from a professional stylist, and be inspired by special guest Kate Luckins — sustainability advocate and author of Live More with Less: Upgrade your life without costing the earth!

Plus, enjoy on-the-spot jewellery repairs, eco-friendly giveaways, and take home your own copy of Kate’s book.

Please note

  • This Council-run event is completely free to attend but bookings are essential and tickets are limited.
  • A maximum of 2 tickets can be booked per person.
  • Council will make every effort to accommodate dietary requirements; however, please note that there may be some limitations.

Pre-loved fashion swap guidelines

  • Please bring pre-loved items in good condition that someone else will be excited to take home
  • Bring between 2-8 quality items to contribute to the swap
  • Items will be checked on arrival by our volunteers – accepted items earn you one token per item
  • Tokens can be used to "shop" the swap and choose new-to-you items
  • Items that are stained, torn, overly worn or not seasonally appropriate may not be accepted
  • Please avoid fast fashion brands with heavy wear (e.g. pilling, stretched fabric)
  • Leftover items may be donated to local charities or reused for textile recycling
  • This is a clothing and accessories-only swap – please don’t bring swimwear, underwear, sleepwear, or heavily personalised items
  • Let’s keep it classy, conscious and fun – bring your best pre-loved pieces and find something new to love!

+ Free jewellery repairs!

Free on-site jewellery repairs will be available at this event. Please bring any jewellery you have at home that needs to be fixed.

Frequently asked questions

How many items can I bring to swap?

You can bring 2-8 items to swap.

What can I bring to swap?

- Clothing - Accessories (bags, scarves, hats, belts) - Shoes in clean, wearable condition - Statement or on-trend vintage pieces - Brands that are well-known, boutique or ethically made - All items must be clean, damage-free and ready to wear

Can I catch a train to the venue?

Yes you can catch a train to North Williamstown Station and its an easy 10 minute walk to the venue.

Is there parking available?

You can find on street parking around the venue, and there is also a carpark down Bath Parade near Coles Supermarket. Please check parking restrictions in these areas.

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