30 October 2007

Undress for Success

Swap-a-Rama Razzmatazz Parties

Bored of your winter clothes already?

Swap.

No, literally. Head to Swap-a-Rama Razzmatazz, and you’ll leave in clothes that are not your own. What began as a pastime for a group of ten in a flat in Dalston is now a full-on party night and it’s utterly brilliant.

Swap-a-Rama Razzmatazz has one rule: every time the klaxon sounds, each reveller must swap an item of clothing with someone next to them. Energetic DJs will boss everyone about.

Swap-a-Rama Razzmatazz happens monthly, and tomorrow it hosts Swap or D.I.E., a Halloween extravaganza. Costumes are essential. Sport ghoul masks, zombie makeup and freakishly frightful clothing. Music will be provided by the likes of Jimmy Jeans, Phantom and Mister Frew, alongside Halloween cocktails and a new secret Swap Your Face service. Entry costs £3; it’s first come, first served.

Dressing up is one thing, but undressing up?

What a frighteningly good idea.

Swap-a-Rama Razzmatazz Swap or D.I.E., 31 October, 7 p.m.-1 a.m., at Favela Chic, 91-93 Great Eastern Street, EC2 3HZ. For information, go to myspace.com/swaparamarazzmatazz.