Switch & Stitch: A Rethink The Runway Clothing Swap Market and Mending Counter
Trade It. Mend It. Wear It Again.
Attention, Bay Area sustainable fashion community! It's time for a summer closet refresh!
Join Rethink The Runway for Switch & Stitch, an evening where stylists, menders, and circular fashion enthusiasts come together to swap, repair, and reimagine what's already in your closet.
Bring a few garments to trade or repair. Leave with new-to-you pieces, a mended favorite, and a fresh take on your wardrobe.
Hungry? The Ferry Building Marketplace downstairs is packed with local food vendors — easy to grab dinner before or during the event.
Event Highlights
Curated Clothing Swap Market: Trade pieces you no longer reach for and discover something fresh by bringing up to 5 garments to trade 1:1. Meet with expert stylists to help you shop and style your best looks! Any left over clothing will be donated to St. Anthony’s Free Clothing Program.
Garment Mending Counter: Our 6 expert menders will revive, patch, and repair a favorite garment for you, with supplies from returning partner Kimonomomo. Service is subject to mender availability, Atelier ticket holders get a guaranteed slot (see Tickets).
DIY Fashion & Upcycle Counter: Want to get hands-on? Bring your own worn garments to patch, mend, or upcycle in our drop-in creative zone with additional supplies provided by returning partner FabMo. Expert makers are available for free consultations, advice, and brainstorming.
Sips & Community: Enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic beverages from Oomee and desserts from Y So Sweet while connecting with the Bay Area's sustainable fashion community, waterfront views included.
🪡 Featured Menders
Paul Gallo - Fashion Designer and Educator
Natalie Walsh - Designer / Artist
Van Tran - Mender, Upcycle Artist, and Instructor
Haydee Quesedo - Fashion Designer
Kenny Folorunsho - Circular Fashion Systems Builder & Textile Upcycling Artist
Radha Weaver - Quilter, Upcycler, Sustainable Maker & Educator
👗 Featured Stylists
Kara Fabella - Ethical Stylist of The Flipp Side
Naomi Ha - Founder & Personal Stylist of The Nay Edit
Nick Brentley - Slow Fashion Style Coach of The Slow Fashionisto
🧵 Featured Makers
Jillian Clark - Founder & CEO of Roboro
Clementina Martinez-Masarweh - The Sustainable Latina™️ of DNA Threds
Schedule at a Glance
5:30 PM: Doors Open | Clothing Swap Drop-off & Browsing Begins | DIY Fashion & Upcycle Counter Open
5:30 PM - 7:10 PM: Mending Counter By Appointment Only (Atelier Pass Holders)
7:00 PM: Clothing Swap Drop-off Closes
7:10 PM - 8:30 PM: Clothing Swap Market Opens for Shopping!
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Mending Counter: First-Come, First-Served Appointments (Vanguard and Studio Pass Holders)
8:30 PM: Event Concludes
Ticket Types
SOLD OUT 🚀 Vanguard Pass (Early Bird) — $10
Studio Pass (GA) access at the lowest price.
SOLD OUT 🧵 Studio Pass (General Admission) — $15
Your pass to the ultimate circular fashion studio. Includes access to:
Curated Clothing Swap & Volunteer Stylists.
DIY Fashion & Upcycle Counter
First-come 20-minute mending slot starting at 7:30 PM (subject to mender availability).
Non-alcoholic beverages.
⚡ Kinetic Pass (General Admission) — $20
Keep the momentum & movement going! This Last Chance ticket tier includes all Studio Pass perks.
✨ Atelier Pass (VIP) — $45
The ultimate, stress-free fashion insider experience. Includes all Studio Pass perks, plus:
Guaranteed Mending Appointment: Secure a priority 20-minute slot with one of our expert menders during the first half of the event (5:30 PM - 7:10 PM). You must select your time slot during registration.
Exclusive RTR x Ethix Merch pouch with small goodies from our partners, including the Ferry Building, Ethix Merch, and Roboro!
Important Details to Keep in Mind
Swap & Repair Rules: Full guidelines emailed in the days leading up to the event.
Photography Notice: Photography and videography will be conducted at the event. By registering, you consent to recordings being used for promotional purposes.
Refund Policy: All sales final; partners/schedule subject to change.
About Rethink The Runway
Rethink The Runway is a community-activated platform that connects and amplifies advocates, designers, brands, and customers to accelerate the shift toward circular and regenerative apparel. Through education, storytelling, and grassroots initiatives, we emphasize resource stewardship, material repurposing, and conscious design.
Rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area, we demonstrate that lasting perspective shifts start with local communities.
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About San Francisco Ferry Building
The Ferry Building is one of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks. The historic waterfront destination serves as both a gateway to the city and a gathering place for the Bay Area community. At its heart is the Ferry Building Marketplace, a vibrant collection of primarily local, independently owned shops, restaurants, and artisan producers that celebrate the region’s rich culture and culinary heritage. The Ferry Building is committed to supporting small regional producers, showcasing businesses that prioritize sustainable practices, and fostering an environment where artisan entrepreneurs can grow and thrive.
Rethink The Runway is grateful to Hudson Pacific Properties for making this 2026–2027 venue partnership with San Francisco Ferry Building possible and bringing this new series of circular fashion events to the SF Bay Area community.