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Clothing Canvased Buildings

'Shwopping' by Marks & Spencer is a Project to Help End Poverty

— May 14, 2012 — Art & Design
Pedestrians might wonder why this building has clothing instead of bricks covering its facade, but it's all part of a project called 'Shwopping' by Marks & Spencer.

The project is run by British department store Marks & Spencer, which is making an effort to help end poverty by encouraging customers to donate clothing. The term is to 'Shwop' and have customers swap their unused clothes in exchange for vouchers that can be used towards buying new clothes.

Marks & Spencer took up the challenge to canvas an old brewery warehouse with unused garments that has been donated by the community. It stands to encourage customers to bring in their old clothes to donate to charity. Over 1,000 'shwop' donation stands were set up around the UK to gather unused clothes to be given to Oxfam that will sell to folks in need.


Photo Credits: designboom, marksandspencer
Trend Themes
1. Clothing Donation - Innovative projects and campaigns like 'Shwopping' by Marks & Spencer are promoting clothing donation as a means to end poverty.
2. Sustainable Fashion - 'Shwop' initiatives are encouraging consumers to reduce waste and promote sustainability in the fashion industry.
3. Socially Responsible Retail - Companies like Marks & Spencer are integrating social responsibility into their business models by incentivizing customers to donate clothing to charity.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Fashion retailers can capitalize on the trend of clothing donation by implementing similar initiatives to promote sustainable fashion.
2. Non-profit Organizations - Non-profit organizations like Oxfam can benefit from collaboration with fashion retailers to receive clothing donations and sell them to those in need.
3. Sustainability Consulting - Consulting firms specializing in sustainability can assist fashion retailers in developing strategies to integrate social responsibility and sustainable practices into their operations.
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