What's the best solution when something you have owned or looked at for too long becomes boring -- well, it's time to switch it up and these swappable innovations seem to be what the world is looking to for credit crunch crutches and to bring comedic relief.
On the money saving side of things, business is booming for those setting up sites or solutions using the concept of trading what you have for something you need without spending a dime. Houses are being switched for vacations, unused gift cards are being redeemed for cash and clothing is being recycled for designer goods. Now what's better than trading in your basic belongings for benefits?
Swapping also seems to be catching on in the world of viral videos and pictorials where regular pictures get revamped by trading features or genders.
So start trading your trinkets and check out these swappable innovations because one person's old abode or family photo may be another's hot hotel or bookmarked blog.
30 Swappable Innovations
From Designer Clothing Exchanges to Swanky Swappable Stays:
Regan Canie — Oct 25, 2011 — Pop Culture

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Viral Photo-Swapping
ManBabies Exchanges the Heads of Father & Son for Fun

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Swanky Swappable Stays
HomeChicHome Allows You to Trade Your Deluxe Digs While Traveling
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Second Hand Sexy
Lindsay Lohan's Sizzling 2nd Hand Clothes Ads
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Husband Swapping Editorials
The Scarlett Johansson Glamour Editorial Trades In Ryan Reynolds
25
Swapping Shirts With Strangers
Adidas: Ajax Shirt Viral
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Identity Swapping
Latest Las Vegas Tourism Ads
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Gender Swap Suits
The Virtual Transgender Suit Provides Instant Change
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Complimentary Clothing Swaps
The ‘Give + Take Swap Boutique' Lets You Shop for Free
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Website for CD Swappers
Lala.com
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Color Swapping Lamps
Ross Lovegrove Makes Shape-Shifting Metallic Designs
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Trading Clothes with Strangers
SwapStyle.com
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Lipstick-Swapping Shoots
Mateusz Stankiewicz Shoots Maryna Linchuk For 25 Mag
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Sofa Swap
The Couch Surfing Project
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Chef-Swapping Restaurants
The Loft Project Provides a Kitchen for Up-and-Coming Chefs
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First Lady-Swapping Editorials
Barbie Joins Obama & Bruni for 'First Lady Chic' in Harper's Bazaar
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Designer Clothing Exchanges
Lindsay Lohan for Visa Swap
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Credit Crunch Home Exchanges
The Property Swap Shop
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Virtual Closet Swaps
ThredUP Uses Netflix Model to Help People Exchange Clothes
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Credit Crunch Art Swapping
Designer Peter Viksten's Gives Away Free Art in Sweden
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Luxury Car Swap Services
Drivenow Lets You Own a BMW for a Few Hours a Day
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Online Swapping
MumSwap.com Lets Mothers Exchange Goods and Services
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Swappable Walkman Faceplates
Sony E020
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Shoe-Swapping Websites
Uneven Feet Helps Customers With Unbalanced Soles
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Battery Swapping Sedans
The Renault Fluence Z.E. Keeps Going and Going
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Forget Hotels, Swap Lofts
LoftSwaps.com
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Tech-Swapping Store Promos
Gamestop Begins an iPhone Trade-In Program for Store Credit
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Creative House Swaps
Caravan Offers Unique Home Rentals for People in the Arts
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Cashing in On Gift Cards
CardSwap Lets You Dump Promotional Gift Cards for Cash
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Swapping Sluggers for Swords
Talented Swordsman Splits Baseball In Half
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Collaborative Statement Footwear
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Creative Play Pop-Ups
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Artfully Functional Home Accessories
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Sneaker Tag-Inspired Car Keys
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Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
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Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
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Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
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Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
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Custom Sneaker Marketplaces
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Characterized Haircare Campaigns
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Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
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Film-Inspired Whimsical Rental Homes
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Toaster-Like Battery Swappers
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Staff Uniform-Made Home Collections
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Festive Convertible Sweaters
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Sauce-Proof Shirts
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Social Commerce Platforms
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Expanding Three-in-One Furniture
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Gingham-Print Collaborative Sandals
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Snack-Stashing Pullovers
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Second-Hand Styling Series
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Outfit Transformation Apps
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Playful Hotel Campaigns
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Virtual Clothing Try-Ons
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Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
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Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers
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Clothing Buy-Back Programs
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Sustainable Shoe-Trading Platforms
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Personality-Matched Luggage Collections
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5-In-1 Hair Styling Devices
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Rewarding Recycling Initiatives
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Digital Currency Piggy Banks
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Upcycled Circular Design Products
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Fashion-Forward Layering Lines
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Foldable Gaming Consoles
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AI Thrifting Assistants
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Influencer-Curated Second-Hand Pop-Up
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AI Face Swapping
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Size-Replicating Try-On Technologies
Google Shopping Debuts Virtual Dress Try-Ons in the U.S.
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
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Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
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Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
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Customizable Modular Footwear Designs
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Curated Secondhand Collections
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Blossoms Helps Families Exchange Gently Used Children's Clothing
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Military-Inspired Outdoor Fashion
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Repurposed Christmas Gear
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In-Store Swap Shops
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Affordable Lifestyle Directories
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Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
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P2P Clothing Rental Platforms
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Chance to win £10,000
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Hard Cider Exchanges
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Redesigned Online Property Marketplaces
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Retailer-Backed Reseller Platforms
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Rapid Phone Charging Solutions
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Broken Bike Lock Furniture
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Community Borrowing Apps
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Personalized Visual Catalogues
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Social Wishlist Networks
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