Clothing Swap

"One look is worth ten thousand words."

-Fortune Cookie

"When in doubt, wear red."

-Bill Blass

"If you can't breathe in it, you probably shouldn't leave in it."

-Too-Tight Advice

Mystery Mom

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."

-Winston Churchill

"If only one third of our clothes are mistakes, you're ahead of the game."

- Nora Ephron

Writer

"Hey, I speak Italian: Prada. Dolce. Gabbana"

- Annonymous

"You just have to know what looks good on your body."

-Beyonce

"I base my fashion sense on what doesn't itch."

-Lily Tomlin

"Every woman should have a dress in her closet that makes her shine."

-Angel Sanchez, Designer

"I manifest my right to self-expression through the way I dress."

-Nori Vaccari- Starck

"Once you start to see through the myth of status, possessions, and unlimited consumption as a path to happiness, you'll find that you have all kinds of freedom and time. It's like a deal you can make with the universe: I'll give up greed for freedom. Then you can start putting your time to good use.

-David Edwards

"Nothing To Lose but Our Illunsions"

"A life of creativity is a life of risk. It is a life of going beyond your ordinary, or embracing the odyssey, of leaving your familiar, of trying to make a contribution."

-Godfrey Reggio

Heron Dance interview, Issue 28

"Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination, nor both together, go to the making of a genius. Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius."

-Wolfang Amadeus Mozart

Clothing Swap Inc.

San Francisco
suzanne@clothingswap.org

Suzanne Agasi, Founder & Director

"Be good. Be green. Be glam!" Raised on hand-me-downs and forever fashionable, Suzanne soon realized that anyone can look like a million bucks with creativity and little cash. Named the"It Girl" of Clothing Swaps, she has organized and hosted over 145 Clothing Swaps in the San Francisco Bay Area and NYC for over a span of 12 years, resulting in (literally) tons of clothing and shoes donated directly to abused women's shelters, homeless shelters and hurricane relief.

Suzanne's mission and goal in life is to put the word "fun" in fundraising by creating unique philanthropic events such as Clothing Swaps, ArtHip Art Auctions, Fashion Shows and Hottie Auctions. She has personally raised $106k+ for AIDS humanitarian causes, women's cardiovascular health, breast cancer research, toy drives, as well as local homeless and abused women shelters.

Inspiring and empowering others motivates her. Infusing creativity, warmth, elegance and style into her events is key. Ensuring that each and every woman walking through her Diva Eve doors leaves feeling pampered, elated and absolutely gorgeous is her goal. Taking Clothing Swaps to a new level is her true passion. Ready, set... SWAP! Coming soon to a city near you.

"To shop is human,

To SWAP- divine!"

-Swappin' Suz

Future Swap Maven with wonderful Mom

Wearing: Hand-me-down minidress from neighbor

Hugging talented brother David: Fine Art Photographer in Tokyo

Wearing: Ruffle outfit that Mom found at rummage sale

Dressing up and Dreaming Big

Wearing: Favorite hand-me-down Angel Dress

Relaxing in the Wintertime

Wearing: Red 40's Vintage Dress from 31st Swap

Photo by David Agasi

On the dance floor with Delroy Lindo at SF Film Society event

Wearing: Perfect LBD from 47th Swap

Finding the lost shoe in the Swap pile

Wearing: Red tropical sun dress from 82nd Swap at Noe's Nest B&B

On vacation relaxing at White Gate Inn, Mendocino, CA

Wearing: 100% Swap treasures:David Stars tank, Cardigan, Earrings and Denim Skirt

Be VIP! Book this ultimate B&B for your get-away and tell Susan & Richard that Suzanne sent you.

With Elvis at Richmond AIDS Foundation Benefit Gala

Wearing: Vintage beaded gown given by Yahel Hamou at 101st Swap

Getting ready for hot date

Wearing: Embroidered Sparkle Dress from 100th Clothing Swap

Given by dear friend and talented writer, Tami Yu

Photo by Daren Race

On the runway at Emerald Musee Fashion Show for St. Luke's Hospital

Wearing: One-of-a-kind gown with handpainted coat by: Victor Tung

Photo by Anchi Lien

With singer songwriter and guitarist, Toby Lightman

The Independent, San Francisco January 2007

Wearing: Knitted cap, chandelier earrings, top, suede skirt found at an array of Swaps.

Beautiful bejeweled Colin Stuart heels swapped with hair stylist Linda Shear

Photo by Allyn Saroyan

Wearing: NYC Diva Eve finds: Ann Taylor Slip Dress & woven shrug

Gucci handbag found at Roseville Diva Eve: January 2008

Photo by Allyn Saroyan

On the roof of her flat overlooking the San Francisco skyline.

Wearing: Red velvet vintage coat.

Photo by Jon Porter

With Baby Marie-Therese at private Clothing Swap in San Francisco

Wearing: White pencil skirt and black cut-out top (both Swap treasures)

In Maui dining koi-pondside at Hilton Kauai Beach Resort

Wearing: One-of-a-kind Victor Tung original Picasso-inspired Silk Gown

Photo by Joseph L1eberman

At Colleen Quen Couture Fashion Show

With Designer, Victor Tung and Fashion Photographer, Anchi Lien

Wearing: Silk One-of-a-kind jacket designed by Victor Tung

Swapping at Midnight Diva Eve with author Ann Tardy

Wearing: INC dress and pink purse found at 123rd Clothing Swap

Getting ready for Birthday Cocktail Party at Bong Su

Wearing Jeweled Mini Dress

Makeup and Hair by Bleu Truong

Photo by Malin Gunnarsson

With trumpet player Leroy Jones and Jennifer Ruiz at Jardiniere

Following Leroy's performance with Harry Connick Jr. in San Francisco

Wearing: Laundry lace cocktail dress from 78th Swap

Headed to Dinner Date + Theatre Performance

Wearing: Faux Fur Wrap swapped by childhood friend Alicia Mezritz

With loveable pup, Magnolia in Dallas, TX

Wearing: Modern graphic sundress given by Joanne Desmond at 128th Swap.

Spike heels found at 129th Swap

Announcing the "Nicey-Nice Rules and Etiquette " prior to Diva Eve at Cafe Soleil

Wearing: Pink Sequined halter found at August 2007 Midnight Diva Eve

Photo by Carlos Ocegueda

Glamour Shot with gal pal Jasmin of Bella Tanning

Wearing: INC ruffled print dress

Hair styled by Tex of Bobby Freitas Salon, Lafayette, CA

Photo by Javier

Wine tasting at Rubicon Estate in Napa with dear friend Michelle

Wearing: Navy polka dot dress swapped by Alison McQuade at 130th Clothing Swap

With Kevin Blum of SF City Dish and guests at Sugar Cafe

Wearing: Banana Republic dress found at 131st Swap

Photo by Gene Kosoy

With Reporter Cara Snelders and Hair Stylist Joanne Desmond

At Diva Eve in San Francisco held at Sugar Cafe

Wearing: Red Marilyn-inspired halter dress with rhinestone bling found 122nd Swap

Photo by Gene Kosoy Hair by Joanne Desmond: Makeup by: Benefit Cosmetics

Wearing: earrings from Masaye Waugh at 45th Swap (still love them!)

Velvet bolero jacket from 132nd Swap

Hair by Sharin of BLOW Hair Salon

With Anita Milgore a.k.a. "Pinky" at "Quickie" Clothing Swap at Bubble Lounge

Wearing: Vintage Silver Dress swapped by Anita at 124th Swap

With acclaimed Chef: Scott Howard

Wearing: LBD with antique necklace found at 98th Swap

With Gabriele, GM of Farina Restaurant at Industry Night Clothing Swap

Wearing: Leopard Print dress selected by Stylist Bleu
Too bad the gorgeous patent shoes are not in the photo

With Joe Yoon of Joe's of Lafayette at Holiday Fete

Wearing: Trina Turk Sequin Dress

At Joe's of Lafayette Jazz Performance with Michelle

Wearing: Laundry lace cocktail dress from 78th Swap

Earrings by Carrie D. Mader

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