Category Archives: Clothing

Swap + Meet This Saturday at the Macon Library

Posted on March 22, 2011 by The Changeling

Clean out your closets and let’s get our swap on!
What’s a clothing swap?
A clothing swap is an excellent way to recycle clothing and other wearables. It is a time-appropriate event for people who recognize that we need creative ways to re-new our wardrobes. It is a fun, smart, eco-friendly and inexpensive way to both de-clutter [...]

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Please Support the Brooklyn Prom and Scholarship Project

Posted on March 1, 2011 by The Changeling

Prom season is almost here, so that means that it is time once again to support the Brooklyn Prom and Scholarship Project! The Brooklyn Prom and Scholarship Project (the charitable arm of Dazzle Divaz LLC) is kicking off the 2011 Prom season to help our Brooklyn teens go to their high school prom. [...]

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Comedy Night at St. George’s Episcopal Church

Posted on January 26, 2011 by The Changeling

[ January 28, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]

St. George’s Episcopal Church, located at 800 Marcy Avenue (between Gates and Monroe), will be having their 2nd Annual Comedy Night featuring “SINCK”, Marc Theobald and Freddie Ricks! The laughs take place this Friday, January 28th at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 (for those under 16 years of [...]

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Clothing Swap This Saturday

Posted on September 10, 2010 by The Changeling

[ September 11, 2010; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]

Brooklyn Clothing Exchange is having another clothing swap at the Macon Library! All ages, all sizes, all styles are welcome. Please bring at least one bag of CLEAN clothing or other wearable items and prepare to have a great time!
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What’s a clothing swap, you say?
A clothing swap is an excellent way to recycle clothing. It [...]

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Bed-Stuy Fly

Posted on May 27, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

Now this is what a streetwear store in Bed-Stuy should look like.  Bed-Stuy Fly (287 Ralph Avenue, between Sumpter & Fulton Streets) was first located on Malcolm X Boulevard, between Jefferson and Putnam Avenues - right next door to the now closed twofiftyeight Cafe.   Store owner S. King decided to move the retail business into one [...]

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Clothing Swap This Weekend

Posted on May 19, 2010 by The Changeling

[ May 22, 2010; 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]

There’s a clothing swap sponsored by Greener Gotham Events happening this Saturday! Bring your clean and usable women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing to contribute.

Clothes left over from the swap will go to the wonderful programs at Housing Works, which provide the highest quality services for homeless men, women, and children living with HIV and [...]

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The Brooklyn Prom Project: Making Prom Dreams Come True

Posted on April 19, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

Dazzle Divaz, the mobile party service that makes girls ages 4 to 14 into pretty princesses or fun fairies are sponsoring a dress drive that helps teen girls get dazzled for their high school prom.

The goal of the Brooklyn Prom Project is to help financially challenged teen girls in Brooklyn attend their upcoming 2010 high [...]

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Brooklyn Clothing Exchange Presents Swap+Meet This Saturday

Posted on March 9, 2010 by The Changeling

[ March 13, 2010; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]

Brooklyn Clothing Exchange is having another clothing swap at the Macon Library! All ages, all sizes, all styles are welcome. Please bring at least one bag of CLEAN clothing or other wearable items and prepare to have a great time!
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What’s a clothing swap, you say?
A clothing swap is an excellent way to recycle clothing. [...]

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CloseOut Kings

Posted on December 23, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

If you haven’t finished your holiday shopping, you may want to check out this signless boutique.  It’s called CloseOut Kings, located at 473-477 Marcus Garvey Blvd. (between Decatur & Fulton Streets).

CloseOut Kings officially opened Black Friday last year.  Step through their bright red door and you’ll walk into space that feels like an urban chic [...]

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Premium Sneaker Boutique Coming to Tompkins

Posted on November 9, 2009 by The Changeling

Looks like sneakerheads will no longer have to travel far to get their kicks–a new “premium sneaker boutique” called Sole Survivor is coming to Tompkins Avenue between Putnam and Jefferson. It will be occupying the space next door to Common Grounds Coffee House and is one block south of the newly opened pastry shop, La [...]

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