Join us on Sunday, December 5 from noon to 3 PM CT for a *super special* community clothing swap, benefiting Future Front. ✨
Created by Future Front Texas board members Xochi Solis and Sydney Greene, our first-ever Plus-Size Community Clothing Swap is a moment to celebrate larger bodies, clear your closet, snag new-to-you garments and support the people, places and things you care about.
100% outdoors and open-air at The Front Market, tickets for the swap are $25 and all attendees must bring 5 to 15 items (size L+) to participate. There'll be an opportunity to win incredible clothing onsite, too, through a raffle featuring pieces from Miranda Bennett Studio, SECONDHAND THICC and Fresa Thrift.
All proceeds will benefit FFTX's Community Leaders of Color Mental Health Fund, which provides pro-bono therapy options to creatives pursuing racial justice.
Keep scrolling for more details.
WHAT TO EXPECT —
SWAP GUIDELINES
Although The Front Market is free, this swap is not A ticket is required to participate (it's a fundraiser, y'all!).
All styles of clothing for larger bodies are welcome.
All clothing must be sized LARGE and up. (Standard Women’s size 12+, Standard Men’s 34+)
Attendees must bring at least 5 items to swap.
Vintage items must be in excellent condition.
All clothing must be clean. All clothing should be in good, wearable condition. No holes, rips, or stains (unless stylistic).
All seasons and occasions are welcome, i.e. winter coats, cocktail dresses, etc.
Shoes, athletic wear (lightly used), and accessories are welcome.
RAFFLE GUIDELINES
Raffle prizes include:
1 Miranda Bennett Studio Everyday Top — MBS Size 5 translates to 28-32
1 Miranda Bennett Studio Everyday Top — MBS Size 4 translates to 22-26
1 Custom Style Bundle from SECONDHAND THICC — Winner will send Sydney photos/outfit inspo and measurements and they will receive a few fits especially styled for them.
1 item from Fresa Thrift
One raffle ticket comes with $25 admission; additional tickets can be purchased at the event for $5 each (must be present to win).
MEET YOUR HOSTS —
XOCHI SOLIS: Xochi Solis (she/her) is a mixed media artist born and raised in Austin, TX. In addition to her studio practice, she is the board president of Future Front Texas and manages and spins records with the Austin chapter of Chulita Vinyl Club with a focus on the preservation and performance of Tejanx culture. // xochisolis.com @xochisolis
SYDNEY GREENE: Sydney Greene (she/her) is a zillennial social media manager and freelance writer based in Austin, TX. Currently, Sydney is the Digital Content Manager at Advocates for Youth, where she runs the organization’s social media and digital content strategy, and helps manage creative partnerships, digital campaigns, and more. When she’s not strategizing on campaigns or creating sex ed memes, you can find Sydney sourcing vintage clothing at a local thrift store, watching a Disney Channel Original Movie, or scrolling on TikTok so she can remain the cool Black auntie for young people.
HOW TO ATTEND —
Although The Front Market is free and open to the public, this swap meet is not. Participating in the swap requires a $25 donation. You're welcome to donate more at checkout by naming your own ticket price!
Your will directly benefit the administration of our Community Leaders of Color Mental Health Fund, a pro-bono therapy initiative for creatives pursuing racial justice work in Austin, Texas.
NAME YOUR OWN TICKET PRICE AT CHECKOUT.
PREPARE YOUR VISIT TO THE FRONT MARKET —
Ani's Day and Night is located at 7107 E Riverside Drive Austin, Texas 78741. Opened in May 2021, Ani’s is a community-oriented coffee shop and bar for neighbors old and new, regulars and visitors, and beverage drinkers of all kinds.
WHERE TO PARK: Ani's has a 60-car parking lot and plenty of free street spots available. We always recommend carpooling and/or utilizing public transportation, if you can, though! There's a bus stop nearby.
WHAT TO DO: We've reserved Ani's entire grassy side lot for this outdoor market series. Each weekend, you'll have 25+ vendors to discover each day—plus, we've got DJ sets, workshops and a raffle going on to support micro-grants for independent creatives and founders.
WHAT TO EAT/DRINK: Ani's is home to three incredible food trucks and offers a full coffee menu and bar. Everything's delicious (we know this, because we've literally tried everything, at this point).
OUR COVID-19 GUIDELINES:
The Front Market is currently hosted entirely outdoors or online.
All markets guests are required to practice mutual respect and social distancing.
All guests are required to follow Austin Public Health Guidelines:
Fully vaccinated individuals should wear a mask when indoors and/or unable to socially distance outdoors.
Partially or unvaccinated individuals should wear a mask at all times—no exceptions.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTES: The market is wheelchair-accessible, located on at the top of a slight hill. Ani’s front entrance is marked by a wrap-around porch. There is a ramped doorway at the back entrance.
ASL interpreters can be provided upon request. Si necesita traducción al español para participar en este evento, envíenos un correo electrónico a hello@futurefronttexas.org.
GOT QUESTIONS? Shoot us a note at hello@futurefronttexas.org. We're happy to help and will get back to you!
MEET THE PRODUCERS, FUTURE FRONT —
Future Front is a 501c3 nonprofit, homegrown in Austin, Texas. We nurture spaces where women and LGBTQ+ creatives, founders and leaders can grow together. Currently, we produce The Front Market and Festival, host year-round workshops and meet-ups, as well as create resources for resilience in creative industries.
You’re invited to join us, of course. You can learn more about how it all works, our team and what we do: futurefronttexas.org