Green is the new black

With swap parties and an eclectic mix of merchandise, Got Threads in the East District seeks to create a secondhand shopping experience that is unique to Taiwan

By Catherine Shu / STAFF REPORTER

Got Threads also serves as a space for clothing swaps. Parties where people gather to exchange their used clothing, shoes and other items have gained traction in the US thanks to the slumping economy and increasing environmental awareness, but are still rare in Taiwan. The store hosted two shoe swap parties last weekend, and Seshadri plans to have at least one similar event per season.

“We hope we can encourage people to focus on quality over fashion,” she says. “Buy good quality so that it lasts and buy good quality so you can sell it instead of throwing it away.”