Tea & Threads: Swap and style over high tea!
An afternoon of slow fashion, sweet treats, and sustainable style.
Date and time
Location
Williamstown Town Hall
104 Ferguson Street Williamstown, VIC 3016 AustraliaAgenda
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Event start - drop off clothing at the check-in register
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
High tea and presentation
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Pre-loved items swap
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
You can bring 2-8 items 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
Yes you can catch a train to North Williamstown Station and its an easy 10 minute walk to the venue.
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.