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
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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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Multi-Material Home Composters
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Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
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Modular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles
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Biodegradable Womenswear Blazers
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Minimal Shoe Rack Concepts
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Multifunctional Sleek Furniture
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Food Waste Sneakers
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Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Invisible Furniture Capsules
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Creative Laundry Solutions
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Space-Saving Garment Care Mirrors
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Sustainable Repurposed Shirts
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Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals
The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle Lets Guests Rent Looks for Free
Interchangeable Phone Charms
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GenAI Thrifting Tools
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Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
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Three-Sided Coins
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AI Outfit Search Engines
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Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Airbnb Icons Offers Experiences Hosted by Icons in Music, Film, & More
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Transformative Bridal Footwear
Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Bedazzled Crystalline Mobile Devices
These Samsung x Highsnobiety Products are Swarovski-Studded
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Characterized Haircare Campaigns
NEXXUS Debuts 'The Style Swap' Campaign Starring Lindsay Lohan
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Film-Inspired Whimsical Rental Homes
Airbnb Adds the Latest Addition to its Icons Program
Staff Uniform-Made Home Collections
IKEA's VÄXELBRUK Collection Upcycles Worker Uniforms
Festive Convertible Sweaters
The Zip-Off Holiday Sweater Celebrates Hot Pockets Going Sleeveless
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Expanding Three-in-One Furniture
The 'Expandy' Adapts to Needs in Seconds Without Tools
Snack-Stashing Pullovers
The Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers Pullover Features Practical Pockets
Second-Hand Styling Series
Channel 4 & Vinted's Second-hand Showdown Spotlights Pre-Loved Fashion
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Virtual Clothing Designers
Nordcurrent's Pocket Styler Studio is a New Fashion Creation Platform
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Refurbishing Home Hardware Initiatives
D Line Launches Re-Handle®, Focusing on Sustainability
Clip-Style Clothing Care Devices
The Conceptual 'Steamur' by Shelly Tsai is Multifunctional
Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers
Chong Shop Has Revamped the Iconic Clothes Hanger Using Waste
Luggage Resale Programs
Second Béis Shares Gently Used Bags and Travel Essentials
Sustainable Shoe-Trading Platforms
New Balance Joins the Resale Space with 'Reconsidered'
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Rewarding Recycling Initiatives
Patagonia's Worn Wear Recycling Program Helps Eliminate Waste
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
Fashion-Forward Layering Lines
SHEIN Introduces Weather-Adaptive Fashion Collection
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
AI Thrifting Assistants
ThredUp Debuts New AI Features to Enhance Consumers' Shopping Journeys
AI Face Swapping
Swapfaces.ai is a Fun Tool to Transform Photos and Videos
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
Doll-Themed Secondhand Shops
ThredUp's Barbiecore Dream Shop Shares a Selection of Thrifted Goods
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Buy Nothing New Campaigns
The Buy Nothing New Month Campaign Was Launched by Keep Britain Tidy
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Neighborly Contracting Apps
Pigybak Ride Helps Neighbors Support Neighbors with Home Projects
Summer-Ready Reusable Kitchen Towels
Cloud Paper's Swish Cloths are Adorable and Functional
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Chic Convertible Bag Designs
The Flai Switch-A 7 Days Work Bag & 48-Hour Travel Pack is Convenient
AR Furniture Testing Features
Pinterest Lets Users View Virtual Furniture in their Homes
Phygital Luxury Sneakers
The Dior B33 Sneakers Use NFC Tech to Link to a Digital Twin
Reloadable Contactless Keychains
Zara is Replacing Single-Use Gift Cards with Keychains
Pioneering Secondhand Search Engines
Beni Dominates Resale Marketplace with Innovative App
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Modular Mix-and-Match Footwear
Commbi's Patent-Pending Modular Footwear Uses Swappable Footbeds
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Cutting-Edge Wearable Furnishings
MCM Wearable Casa Intersects Luxury Fashion and Furniture Design
Couch-Free Lifestyle Challenges
RXBAR's Bar the Couch Pledge Invites People to Get Moving in 2024
Storage-Conscious Clothing Hangers
Simone Giertz Creates the Space-Saving Coat Hingers
Premium Refurbished Devices
Swappie Sells Mint Refurbished iPhones to Promote a Circular Economy
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
AI-Generated Phone Accessories
PopSockets Launches a New AI Artwork Designer and Giveaway Contest
Miniature Deadstock Denim-Dressed Models
Material Exchange Builds a Cheeky and Creative Display
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
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Battery Rental Services
Swobbee Launches an Online Marketplace for Rental Batteries
Repurposed Christmas Gear
Lidl Debuts the Christmas Jumper Rental Service to Tackle Clothing Waste
Hyper-Versatile Hex Wrenches
The 'Switch Hex T' Caters to a Wide Array Of Repair Jobs
Frictionless QR-Based Resale Features
eBay is Introducing the New 'Resell on eBay' Feature
Sleek Cradle-Transforming Suitcases
Amith Paul Designs the Schwan Portable Crib Structure
Eco-Friendly Adaptable Furniture
Blå Station Designs the ABLE Chair with a Timeless Aesthetic
Shared Fashion Pop-Ups
eBay UK is Inviting Love Island Fans to Shop the Nation’s Shared Wardrobe
Modern Denim Pop-Up Shops
Urban Outfitters Launches a BDG Pop-Up with the Denim Swap Shop
In-Store Swap Shops
The Primark Swap Shop Lets Customers Trade Goods for Digital Verte Tokens
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
P2P Clothing Rental Platforms
Sizters: Rent & Lend Fashion Provides Luxury Wardrobes to Rent
Chance to win £10,000
Meet the Cornish upcycler inspiring people
Pre-Loved Clothing Platforms
Zara is Expanding its Pre-Owned Platform for Eco-Shopping
Hard Cider Exchanges
The Angry Swap Trades Unwanted Gifts for Angry Orchard Hard Cider
Virtual Personal Styling Services
Fashivly Was Founded by Professional Stylist Ashlyn Greer
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
Retailer-Backed Reseller Platforms
IKEA Preowned Helps Consumers Sell Their Housewares
Rapid Phone Charging Solutions
Swappery's External Smartphone Battery Can Charge in Seconds
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Expanding Nostalgic Furniture Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Collection Launched New Pieces
Personalized Fashion Advice Tools
Urban Stylers Offers Personalized Virtual Styling and Advice
Effective Productivity Strategies
64Hacks Takes a Community-Driven Approach to Streamline Workflow
Clothing Try-On Services
Rixo Launches a New 'Try-Before-You-Buy' Service in the UK
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Clog Takeback Programs
Crocs Introduces Innovative Retail Takeback Program for Sustainability
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
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India-Based Refurbishing Brands
ReFit Global Sources Phones for Affordable Second-Hand Reselling
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Pre-Loved Clothing Markets
Charity Super.Mkt Will Take Over Fenwick's on Bond Street
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Digital Wishlist Organizers
My Wish Vault Houses Wishlists in One Place
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Streamlined Used Tech Retailers
It's Worth More Lets You Seamlessly Trade in Electronics for Cash
Personalized Visual Catalogues
With Jotly, users can streamline their online discoveries
Home Inventory Management Solution
'Bring Order to Chaos' Keeps Track of Your Belongings
Advanced Crypto Payment Links
Swaps Aims to Simplify and Enhance with Its New Payment Links
Social Wishlist Networks
WishSpace Lets Users Store Their Wishlists for Easier Gifting