Andorra la Vella Hosts Third 'Troc' Fashion Swap Market on April 24-25

Andorra la Vella's third 'Troc' fashion and accessories swap market will run on 24-25 April in the Consòrcia hall at the congress centre, with refinements to make exchanges faster and more straightforward.

Organizers from the capital's council and Andtropia have introduced fixed valuations for clothing categories, replacing prior variable ranges to cut confusion and speed up the process. Cònsol Menor Olalla Losada explained that items will earn higher token awards, providing participants with more reusable plastic tokens. The aim is to ensure everyone can take home items without running short. Internal rules now allow added flexibility, while Saturday activities will push for greater circulation of pieces.

The schedule splits into collection and exchange phases. Drop-offs accept up to five clean items—clothing or accessories, new, semi-new, or used—on Friday 5pm-8pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. Spring-summer garments will get top ratings. Exchanges happen Saturday morning (10am-2pm) and afternoon (4pm-8pm).

Past events underline rising demand. The debut drew 197 participants and 700 items; last year's topped 307 people, over 1,400 pieces, and more than 800 rehomed. Losada pointed to locals already asking about dates as proof of its draw in promoting circular economy and mindful consumption.

Around 15 volunteers, including youth from El Rusc, will manage operations after pre-event training. Losada praised the adult-youth mix for its strong results. A new on-site corner lets attendees craft commemorative badges with volunteer help, taking the place of previous off-site sessions.

Items not suitable for swaps head to textile recycling or charities, reinforcing the drive to extend clothing life and curb wardrobe buildup. Organizers stress this is an exchange space, not a second-hand sale.