# Fashion Bartering Apps Swappi Helps Users Trade Clothes Via an App By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-12-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swappi References: [1granary](http://1granary.com/central-saint-martins-fashion/students/swappi-first-fashion-startup/) & [swappi.co](http://swappi.co/) Swappi is an app that was developed by the students of Central Saint Martins during the Fashion Start Up Weekend at London’s [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doppl-app) headquarters. The app is described as “a clothing swapping party meets [Tinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swipemart) for your wardrobe.” After taking pictures of the clothes in your closet, you can browse snapshots of garments that have been uploaded by other users and agree to make a trade. The app has a simple [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-ai-platforms-ai-fashion-concierege-app-aesthetic-creates-a-tailored)-like interface and it’s a great way to swap out a garment that doesn’t fit or you no longer love. Currently, the clothing-swapping app has yet to launch, but on its site, interested users can sign up to be notified of when it will go live. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fashion Bartering:** The rise of fashion bartering apps like Swappi creates opportunities for individuals to trade clothes, promoting sustainability and reducing waste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can leverage fashion bartering apps to engage customers in sustainable practices and enhance brand loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personal Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aritzias-new-app.md) - [P2P Clothing Rental Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sizters-rent-lend-fashion.md) - [Outfit Transformation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drippi.md) - [Music-Themed Fashion Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upstream.md) - [Peer-to-Peer Rental Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rax.md) - [AI-Powered Wardrobe Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closetiq.md) - [Crowdsourced Outfit-Picking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choiced.md) - [Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/depop-outfits.md) - [Virtual Wardrobe Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clobber-ai.md)