Fab Flash: Lindsay Lohan To Represent Visa Swap 2008

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:00:22 -0700

Lindsay Lohan has taken on another international deal as the official ambassador of Visa Swap 2008. The fashion recycling program, held in London between June and July, asks people to donate their used, wearable clothes, shoes and bags. In exchange, donors will receive points, which they can use to buy other vintage clothing dropped off by other people.

"The idea of swapping clothes, getting something for nothing and refreshing your wardrobe appeals to everyone" said Lohan, who has donated two pairs of Jimmy Choos, an Issa dress, and a Miu Miu bag of her own to the cause. Now that's what I call a fashion incentive.

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Fab Site: VisaSwap.com

FabSugar — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 07:01:33 -0700

Visa, the credit card company, is no longer just about producing a plastic card to assist you in all your luxury shopping. The company has opened a temporary "swap shop" in London where customers can trade in their old clothing and accessories for other secondhand goods. Visaswap.com is the editorially driven site that provides comments from fashion editors, advice on trends, hot items to swap and buying secondhand merchandise.

Although us non-Londoners won't get as much use out of the site and the swap shop, it is still worth looking through to find out more about the revolutionary project and TRAID, a charity committed to protecting the environment and reducing world poverty by recycling. Plus, the tips from front row fashion experts are fun. I love the one about using a skinny belt to avoid looking like a potato sack!