Autumn clothes exchange in Neumarkt: 300 visitors exchange fashion

Autumn clothes exchange in Neumarkt: 300 visitors exchange fashion

Last Saturday there was really something going on in the Neumarkt community center! The fall clothing exchange opened its doors and attracted up to 300 fashion-conscious visitors looking for fresh fall outfits. The event offered a great opportunity to swap old clothes for new ones while refreshing your wardrobe.

Dedicated volunteers had already done a lot of work on Friday to sort the donated clothing. Thanks to their efforts, visitors were able to choose from an impressive selection of dresses, blouses, jackets and even sportswear starting at 9 a.m. “We once again received many well-preserved and fashionable items, some even with price tags,” explained Birgitt Rupp, the project manager. Judith Himmler from the volunteer agency praised the helpers: “Without their commitment, such an event would not have been possible.”

A community project

The clothes exchange is a joint project of the Neumarkt multi-generational house and the Neumarkt volunteer agency. This initiative not only promotes the exchange of clothing, but also cooperation in the community. The next swap meet for spring and summer clothing is already planned for April, although the exact date will be announced in good time.

The event not only brought joy to visitors, but also increased awareness of sustainable fashion. More and more people are realizing how important it is to conserve resources while remaining fashionable. The clothing exchange offers an excellent platform to achieve this.

Photo: Nadine Voegele