Switch & Stitch: A Rethink The Runway Clothing Swap Market and Mending Counter

Trade It. Mend It. Wear It Again.
Join Rethink The Runway at the SF Ferry Building Grand Hall for Switch & Stitch — an evening market where you swap what you're done with, fix what you love, and leave with a wardrobe that actually feels like yours again.
Bring a few garments to trade or repair. Leave with new-to-you pieces, a mended favorite, and a fresh take on what's already hanging in your closet.
Hungry? The Ferry Building Marketplace on the first floor 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 Kara Fabella (Ethical Stylist of The Flipp Side), Naomi Ha (Founder & Personal Stylist of The Nay Edit), and Nick Brentley (Slow Fashion Style Coach of The Slow Fashionisto) 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). 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), and Radha Weaver (Quilter, Upcycler, Sustainable Maker & Educator).
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 run by expert makers Jillian Clark (Founder & CEO of Roboro) and Clementina Martinez-Masarweh (The Sustainable Latina™️ of DNA Threds). Expert makers are available for free consultations, advice, and brainstorming. Supplies provided by returning partner FabMo.
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.

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
🚀 Vanguard Pass (Early Bird) — $10 [SOLD OUT]
GA access at the lowest price.
🧵 Studio Pass (GA) — $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 (Last Chance) — $20
Keep the momentum going with full Studio Pass (GA) access.
✨ 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 Custom Swag Bag / RTR x Ethix Merch pouch with small goodies from our partners, including the Ferry Building, Ethix, Roboro, and more!

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.