What's the best solution when something you have owned or looked at for too long becomes boring -- well, it's time to switch it up and these swappable innovations seem to be what the world is looking to for credit crunch crutches and to bring comedic relief.
On the money saving side of things, business is booming for those setting up sites or solutions using the concept of trading what you have for something you need without spending a dime. Houses are being switched for vacations, unused gift cards are being redeemed for cash and clothing is being recycled for designer goods. Now what's better than trading in your basic belongings for benefits?
Swapping also seems to be catching on in the world of viral videos and pictorials where regular pictures get revamped by trading features or genders.
So start trading your trinkets and check out these swappable innovations because one person's old abode or family photo may be another's hot hotel or bookmarked blog.
30 Swappable Innovations
From Designer Clothing Exchanges to Swanky Swappable Stays:
Regan Canie — Oct 25, 2011 — Pop Culture
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Viral Photo-Swapping
ManBabies Exchanges the Heads of Father & Son for Fun
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Swanky Swappable Stays
HomeChicHome Allows You to Trade Your Deluxe Digs While Traveling
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Second Hand Sexy
Lindsay Lohan's Sizzling 2nd Hand Clothes Ads
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Husband Swapping Editorials
The Scarlett Johansson Glamour Editorial Trades In Ryan Reynolds
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Swapping Shirts With Strangers
Adidas: Ajax Shirt Viral
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Identity Swapping
Latest Las Vegas Tourism Ads
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Gender Swap Suits
The Virtual Transgender Suit Provides Instant Change
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Complimentary Clothing Swaps
The ‘Give + Take Swap Boutique' Lets You Shop for Free
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Website for CD Swappers
Lala.com
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Color Swapping Lamps
Ross Lovegrove Makes Shape-Shifting Metallic Designs
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Trading Clothes with Strangers
SwapStyle.com
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Lipstick-Swapping Shoots
Mateusz Stankiewicz Shoots Maryna Linchuk For 25 Mag
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Sofa Swap
The Couch Surfing Project
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Chef-Swapping Restaurants
The Loft Project Provides a Kitchen for Up-and-Coming Chefs
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First Lady-Swapping Editorials
Barbie Joins Obama & Bruni for 'First Lady Chic' in Harper's Bazaar
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Designer Clothing Exchanges
Lindsay Lohan for Visa Swap
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Credit Crunch Home Exchanges
The Property Swap Shop
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Virtual Closet Swaps
ThredUP Uses Netflix Model to Help People Exchange Clothes
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Credit Crunch Art Swapping
Designer Peter Viksten's Gives Away Free Art in Sweden
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Luxury Car Swap Services
Drivenow Lets You Own a BMW for a Few Hours a Day
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Online Swapping
MumSwap.com Lets Mothers Exchange Goods and Services
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Swappable Walkman Faceplates
Sony E020
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Shoe-Swapping Websites
Uneven Feet Helps Customers With Unbalanced Soles
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Battery Swapping Sedans
The Renault Fluence Z.E. Keeps Going and Going
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Forget Hotels, Swap Lofts
LoftSwaps.com
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Tech-Swapping Store Promos
Gamestop Begins an iPhone Trade-In Program for Store Credit
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Creative House Swaps
Caravan Offers Unique Home Rentals for People in the Arts
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Cashing in On Gift Cards
CardSwap Lets You Dump Promotional Gift Cards for Cash
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Swapping Sluggers for Swords
Talented Swordsman Splits Baseball In Half
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AI Outfit Search Engines
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Chic Circular Fashion
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Playful Modular Mops
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Creative Play Pop-Ups
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Transformative Bridal Footwear
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Recyclable Component Shoe Designs
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AI-Powered Virtual Closets
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Snack-Holding Suit Accessories
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Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Bedazzled Crystalline Mobile Devices
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Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
Expanding Garment Hangers
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Upcycled Crushed Velvet Sneakers
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Circular Workwear Resale Platforms
Carhartt Customers Can Trade In Used Apparel For a Gift Card
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
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Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
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Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
Staff Uniform-Made Home Collections
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Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Sustainable Luxury Swimwear
Change of Scenery is a Women-Founded and Eco-Friendly Business
Expanding Three-in-One Furniture
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Repurposed Denim Furniture
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Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Virtual Clothing Designers
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Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
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Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
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Refurbishing Home Hardware Initiatives
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Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
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Clip-Style Clothing Care Devices
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Sustainable Shoe-Trading Platforms
New Balance Joins the Resale Space with 'Reconsidered'
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
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Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Space-Saving Garment Care Mirrors
The Flip Dual-Function Ironing Board Mirror is Adjustable
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Luxury Resale Fashion
Luxury Resale Platform Open for Vintage Launches in the US Market
Sporty Upcycled Vintage Collections
Nike Relaunches the Re-Creation Program in London and Paris
Doll-Themed Secondhand Shops
ThredUp's Barbiecore Dream Shop Shares a Selection of Thrifted Goods
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Housing Crisis Presentation Campaigns
IKEA Woks with Shelter to Create Four Real Life Roomsets
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Zero-Waste Voucher Solutions
On-us Launches New Technology for Sustainable Event Engagement
Modern Consignment Programs
GotStyle Recently Launched a New Consignment Program
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Summer-Ready Reusable Kitchen Towels
Cloud Paper's Swish Cloths are Adorable and Functional
Secondhand Premium Accessories
Kate Spade New York Launches a Pre-Loved Collection with ThredUp
Replaceable Component Power Banks
The Buddie Power Bank Supports Battery Swapping and More
Security Camera Multifunctional Clocks
The Swap Clock by Jungmin Park is Also Surveillance
Chic Convertible Bag Designs
The Flai Switch-A 7 Days Work Bag & 48-Hour Travel Pack is Convenient
Phygital Luxury Sneakers
The Dior B33 Sneakers Use NFC Tech to Link to a Digital Twin
Reloadable Contactless Keychains
Zara is Replacing Single-Use Gift Cards with Keychains
AR Furniture Testing Features
Pinterest Lets Users View Virtual Furniture in their Homes
Pioneering Secondhand Search Engines
Beni Dominates Resale Marketplace with Innovative App
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Chic Shoe Care Appliances
The 'Day Starter' Shoe Styler by Yeounju Lee Keeps Footwear Fresh
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Secondhand Resale Platforms
Francesca’s Launches a Resale Program Called 'Forever Francesca’s'
Secondhand Archival Clothing
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Pre-Loved Apparel Initatives
Ba&sh Launches its US-Based Second Hand Resale Platform with Archive
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
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Couch-Free Lifestyle Challenges
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Sneaker Swap Shops
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Storage-Conscious Clothing Hangers
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Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
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AI-Generated Phone Accessories
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Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Slow Fashion Apps
Bandi's "New Year Reuseolution" Challenges Participants Not to Buy New Clothes
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Closet Cleanout Programs
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Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
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AR Apartment Platforms
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Battery Rental Services
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Repurposed Christmas Gear
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Hyper-Versatile Hex Wrenches
The 'Switch Hex T' Caters to a Wide Array Of Repair Jobs
Outerwear Re-Commerce Platforms
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Sleek Cradle-Transforming Suitcases
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Chance to win £10,000
Meet the Cornish upcycler inspiring people
Vacation Rental Campaigns
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Versatile Modular Couches
The Transformer Couch 2.0 Adds Flexible Style to the Living Room
Modern Denim Pop-Up Shops
Urban Outfitters Launches a BDG Pop-Up with the Denim Swap Shop
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Hard Cider Exchanges
The Angry Swap Trades Unwanted Gifts for Angry Orchard Hard Cider
P2P Clothing Rental Platforms
Sizters: Rent & Lend Fashion Provides Luxury Wardrobes to Rent
Sustainable Furniture Services
IKEA's As-is Service Connects Shoppers to Gently Used Products
Virtual Personal Styling Services
Fashivly Was Founded by Professional Stylist Ashlyn Greer
Affordable Gifting Marketplaces
Bifties Is the Gifting Destination for Any Special Occasion
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
Time-Saving Travel Hangers
Fold-N-Pack Releases the World's First Packable Travel Hanger
Rapid Phone Charging Solutions
Swappery's External Smartphone Battery Can Charge in Seconds
Style-Conscious Mobility Aids
Medline & Martha Stewart Teamed Up on Safety & Mobility Aids
Expanding Nostalgic Furniture Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Collection Launched New Pieces
Personalized Fashion Advice Tools
Urban Stylers Offers Personalized Virtual Styling and Advice
Holiday Tradition Exchanges
Brach's Sweetness Swap Unites Different Generations
Clothing Try-On Services
Rixo Launches a New 'Try-Before-You-Buy' Service in the UK
Clog Takeback Programs
Crocs Introduces Innovative Retail Takeback Program for Sustainability
Adventure-Inspired Editorials
HBX Has Debuted a New Lookbook with Items from Well-Known Brands
Childrens Resale Platforms
Hanna Andersson Launches a Resale Marketplace with Archive
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
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India-Based Refurbishing Brands
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Pre-Loved Clothing Markets
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Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Digital Wishlist Organizers
My Wish Vault Houses Wishlists in One Place
Personalized Visual Catalogues
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Outdoorsy Apparel Resale Programs
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Streamlined Used Tech Retailers
It's Worth More Lets You Seamlessly Trade in Electronics for Cash
Community Borrowing Apps
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April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Home Inventory Management Solution
'Bring Order to Chaos' Keeps Track of Your Belongings
Social Wishlist Networks
WishSpace Lets Users Store Their Wishlists for Easier Gifting