Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go. To reflect on the year—where we’ve been, and where we’re going. Life’s seasonality creeps into our closets too, so this year’s Fall Style Swap Indy at the Indiana Design Center in Carmel this Friday, Nov. 15 from 5 – 9 p.m. serves as a gratifying tribute to both your KonMari Method life goals and diehard Midwestern drive to score a great deal. (Having your girlfriends along for the ride makes it all the sweeter.)
Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.
As part of the new Indy Maven Signature Event Series, Style Swap Indy is back (after a brief hiatus) due to repeated pleas championing its return by local fashion lovers. For those of you who are new to the Swap scene, we offer “5 Things to Know about Style Swap Indy” to get you in the right frame of mind.
What's included?
Your general admission ticket includes:
- Complimentary food and drink,
- A free reusable shopping bag,
- A copy of the latest issue of PATTERN magazine
- The opportunity to select 1 – 2 items from the swap boutique experience to take home.
Plus, you have the added bonus of networking with some of the city’s most amazing Mavens while knowing you saved another fashionable item from a dumpster destiny. If that’s not an amazing Friday night, we don’t know what is. Don’t forget—a portion of all Indy Maven event proceeds support local charities, and this time it’s Pattern—a 501(c)3 fashion-focused creative enterprise organization.
Should you VIP?
If you opt to purchase a Style Swap Indy VIP ticket, you get all the items mentioned above, as well as a private reception from 5 – 6 p.m., a luxe VIP gift bag, and first dibs at the swap boutique at promptly 6 p.m. VIP is a great option for guests who want an elevated experience, and are serious swap shoppers. Limited availability.
VIP gift bags include items from Ambre Blends, Club Pilates, Drapery Street, Goose the Market, Holder Mattress, Hope Plumbing, the Indiana Design Center, Indy Massage Co., Just Pop In!, Karma Candles, Kurr MedSpa, Nicole Blair Wear, Rusted Window, Spruce + Bee, Stella Chroma, Sun King Brewing, Sunday Afternoon Housewife, and Zesco.
Don't miss the showrooms
Think of this year’s addition like a treasure hunt for great finds, art, delectable treats, and fun experiences.
Thanks to the Indiana Design Center, we have the benefit of beautiful showrooms to enjoy along with the vendor marketplace, and the PAIR’D Furnishings gallery swap boutique—complete with a pop-up gallery exhibiting the work of six local artists.
Peek inside Santarossa, Coats-Wright, The Premier Group, Conceptual Kitchens, SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks, Rusted Window, and Holder Mattress for holiday gifts, jewelry, accessories, a live oil painting demonstration, and countless ideas for maximizing the beauty and functionality of your home.
Vendor Marketplace
Complementing the luxurious array of showrooms, you’ll find several marquee vendors in this year’s marketplace. Leave yourself time to stop by…
Spruce & Bee
A local skin and body care company making luxe products with a focus on sustainability that gives 5% of every sale to Bee Public Indy. Check out their Eucalyptus Rose Sugar Scrub, Rose Toner, Dry Shampoo, Lip Balm, Tub Tea, Man Hands, and Mud Mask for sale—as well as custom cards for attendees to choose their own bath salt ingredients and create their own blend to then have shipped to their homes or to friends as gifts!
Goose The Market
This cozy, local gourmet market and butcher shop serves craft sandwiches and has a wine bar downstairs. Goose will have several of their crowd favorites available for purchase at the Swap, and will sample their limited release Bourbon Smoked Ham for VIP guests.
Karma Candles & Gifts
These luxury candles are made from 100% American soy wax and hand poured in small batches in Carmel. Cozy comfort items like soft scarves and warmable Sonoma Lavender products will be available for purchase, alongside mini candles which make the perfect stocking stuffer.
Sunday Afternoon Housewife
Sunday Afternoon Housewife is an artisan clothier creating social justice and state pride tees for every body. Their popular branded tees, sweatshirts, buttons, and stickers will be available for purchase.
The Alexander Hotel
The Alexander, managed by Dolce Hotels, blends design with function in a unique urban hotel setting in downtown Indianapolis. Meet The Alexander team and learn more about their event capabilities, and take home a complimentary biscotti to enjoy with your Saturday morning coffee.
Jeptha Creed Distillery
Jeptha Creed Distillery is a woman-owned, woman-crafted distillery located in Kentucky with products recently available in Indianapolis. Enjoy signature Jeptha cocktails on the Style Swap Indy bar menu, and sample tasty products from the full line.
Club Pilates
Ever wanted to try reformer Pilates but lacked the equipment and know-how to do so? Worry no more. Club Pilates is here to help familiarize you with the tools you need to elevate your fitness game, and with locations all across the city, success is probably a lot closer than you think.
Lash & Brow Design Co.
Curious about the buzz around eyelash keratin treatments? See one first hand and learn more from the experts in all things lash and brow. Did you see our recent story about Microblading 101? They’ll give you the scoop on that procedure, too.
Indy Massage Co.
Sit back, relax, and squeeze in a quick, rejuvenating complimentary massage. While you’re there, pick up a discounted gift card, aromatherapy, or skincare product just in time for the holidays.
Willa Gray Home
Located in Broad Ripple Village, Willa Gray Home is a studio gallery and home shop that sources one-of-a-kind furnishings and artwork from across the globe. Pick up some luxury candles, barware, and other hostess gifts with just the right touch of magic this season.
The best part of all? A few tickets are still on sale, so grab your girlfriends and join us on Friday night!
Crystal Grave is Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Indy Maven. Her lifelong knack for finding a bargain makes her the perfect resource for fab things like Style Swap Indy—a great party with the killer combination of socialization and shopping know-how.