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THE HISTORY OF ISSEY MIYAKE’S PLEATS PLEASE

Founded in 1993, Pleats Please by Issey Miyake quickly became a pioneering label known for its perfectly pleated polyester. Since the 1970s Issey Miyake was looking to create a ‘garment for life’, a piece of clothing that anyone...

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WHY DO WE NEED THREE HOURS TO LOOK THROUGH YOUR BAGS?

If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at SWOP, this is your chance for a peek into the Buying Booth process, and why we need to spend quality time with your garments once you drop them off to exchange for cash or...

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TIPS FOR MAXIMISING YOUR CASH RETURN AT SWOP

Our clothing exchange model offers 30% cash or 50% store credit on accepted second-hand items – and we are so lucky to have hundreds of beautiful garments being brought to our exchange booths every day. Read on to get the best...

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