Your Jewelry Has a Dirty Little Secret — And Nobody Is Talking About It
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Thrifting Isn’t Stealing From Poor People. Here’s What the Data Actually Shows
The internet loves a villain. And lately, the villain of sustainable fashion discourse is the thrifter. The person scanning racks at Goodwill for a deal, wearing vintage, hunting secondhand for something unique. The claim: by shopping secondhand, you’re pricing out poor people and taking what isn’t yours. It doesn’t hold up.
Coachella Just Made Sustainable Fashion the Main Event
Festival fashion has always been its own kind of arms race. New outfit every day. New look for every photo. The unspoken rule that you can’t be caught in the same thing twice, especially not at Coachella, where what you wear competes with who’s performing. But something is shifting this year, and it’s worth paying attention to.
Is Cactus Leather the Only Truly Sustainable Leather?
People talk a lot about “sustainable leather,” but most of what ends up in stores today is either animal leather with a massive footprint or “vegan leather” that is really
Thrifting Isn’t Stealing From Poor People. Here’s What the Data Actually Shows
The internet loves a villain. And lately, the villain of sustainable fashion discourse is the thrifter. The person scanning racks at Goodwill for a deal, wearing vintage, hunting secondhand for something unique. The claim: by shopping secondhand, you’re pricing out poor people and taking what isn’t yours. It doesn’t hold up.
Lex in the City: Coachella Valley
I went secondhand shopping for my Coachella fit way before the festival, but whether you’re heading out for weekend two or already planning for next year, the options around the valley are genuinely good. Because Coachella is one of the most photographed events on the planet, and every year the same thing happens. Brands flood the market with “festival looks” built from synthetic fabrics that shed microplastics and take centuries to break down. People wear them once. The shuttle buses leave Indio. The clothes get trashed. There’s a better way to do this.
Lex in the City: Thrift Tour Guide to Burbank: Magnolia Village
Burbank doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Magnolia Blvd is one of the most walkable thrift strips in all of LA — a concentrated cluster of vintage boutiques, charity shops, and curated consignment stores within literal blocks of each other. You can park once and hit most of them on foot. These are shops run by people who clearly love what they do, with loyal local regulars and inventory that ranges from budget thrift to well-priced vintage Western and 70s pieces. Great day trip if you want easy parking and a low-pressure browse.
Madison Mavis on Sustainability, Circular Fashion, and How NuSource Is Changing the Game
In a recent episode of The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn, I had the chance to sit down with Madison Mavis, the Director of Sustainability and Partnerships at
MEEJEE
Meejee is a facial cleansing massager that purifies and revitalizes skin to a degree that is impossible to achieve with hands alone. While hands, washcloths, and spinning brushes only clean
REVIEW: OH MI-Graine VICI Wellness Patches
OH MY! I have found something to help with my migraines. It’s called “OH MI-GRAINE”. CBD and hemp have been making its way into the beauty and health community in
Greenwashing Hit Different in 2025—Here’s Who Got Caught (And What to Watch in 2026)
From Shein to ExxonMobil, brands learned the hard way that vague “eco” claims don’t fly anymore. Here’s what happened—and how to spot the BS going forward. Sustainability marketing had a
Is Halara Sustainable?
NO! Halara is fast fashion. As a matter of fact, I’d go so far to say Halara is Shein’s younger “Mean Girl” sibling. Halara is definitely more expensive than Shein –
Is Old Navy Sustainable?
No, they are not sustainable. The brand mass produces cheaper clothing for men, women and children. Most of Old Navy’s clothes are low-priced with basic tees starting from $8 –
Lex in the City: Thrift Tour Guide to Burbank: Magnolia Village
Burbank doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Magnolia Blvd is one of the most walkable thrift strips in all of LA — a concentrated cluster of vintage boutiques, charity shops, and curated consignment stores within literal blocks of each other. You can park once and hit most of them on foot. These are shops run by people who clearly love what they do, with loyal local regulars and inventory that ranges from budget thrift to well-priced vintage Western and 70s pieces. Great day trip if you want easy parking and a low-pressure browse.
Lex in the City: Silver Lake, Echo Park & Atwater Village
If there’s one thrift corridor in LA that actually lives up to the hype, it’s Sunset Blvd between Echo Park and Silver Lake. You’ve got multiple decades of vintage stacked within half a mile of each other, and the neighborhood’s whole identity is built around the idea that your clothes should mean something. This isn’t just shopping — this is the vibe. The route runs east-to-west along Sunset, then cuts north up Hyperion toward Atwater Village for a couple of hidden gems. You can do the whole thing in a day, or split it across a morning and afternoon with lunch on Sunset in between.
Lex in the City: Thrift Tour Guide, Downtown LA: Arts District, Fashion District
DTLA’s thrift scene is less about a single strip and more about knowing which warehouses and buildings to walk into. The Fashion District bleeds into the Arts District which bleeds into Little
Your Jewelry Has a Dirty Little Secret — And Nobody Is Talking About It
From The Lexy Show, Season 9, Episode 19: “Why Sustainable Jewelry Deserves More Attention | Atma Prema” We’ve spent a lot of time dissecting the environmental sins of fast fashion:
Is Cactus Leather the Only Truly Sustainable Leather?
People talk a lot about “sustainable leather,” but most of what ends up in stores today is either animal leather with a massive footprint or “vegan leather” that is really
This Fabric Actually Absorbs CO2 From the Air — Meet the Material Innovation Changing Sustainable Fashion
Imagine you’re sitting on a public bench in Barcelona. Normal enough. Except that bench is quietly pulling CO2 out of the air around you. Or you’re looking at a building
Why Sustainable Jewelry Deserves More Attention | Atma Prema
This week on The Lexy Show, I’m joined by the founder of Atma Prema to dive into what ethical, intentional jewelry really looks like. From sourcing real materials to understanding the hidden impact of fast fashion jewelry, this conversation sheds light on a part of the industry that’s often overlooked.
REDTHRED: Turning Fashion Into Impact
This week on The Lexy Show, I’m joined by Christine Chang, founder of REDTHRED, a brand turning fashion into a tool for connection, impact, and giving back. From supporting clean water initiatives to helping fund housing and community-based programs, REDTHRED is rethinking what a purchase can actually do.
World Changer Co.: Making Sustainable Fashion Easy
This week on The Lexy Show, I’m joined by Rosalie Roberts Snyder, founder of World Changer Co., a platform making it easier than ever to discover and shop ethical brands. With over 600 sustainable labels in one place, World Changer Co. is helping take the guesswork out of conscious shopping.