From The Lexy Show, Season 9 — listen here We spend a lot of time in this space talking about what to buy. The right water bottle. The organic cotton. The sustainable brand over the fast fashion one. Those things matter. But after talking with Ariel DeLaCruz, I’ve been sitting with a different question entirely: […]
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Today is World Ocean Day. Your Instagram feed is probably full of blue graphics and “protect our oceans” captions from brands that have never once looked at their supply chains. So let’s skip the aesthetics and talk about what’s actually happening. How the Fashion Industry Is Polluting the Ocean The ocean covers over 70% of
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The Everlane acquisition isn’t ironic. It’s the strategy. There’s a line from Everlane’s Instagram, posted two days before the news broke: “Better isn’t a mood. It’s a standard we refuse to lower.” The comments are now disabled. On May 16, 2026, Everlane’s board voted to sell the company to SHEIN for $100 million. And if
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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: the polyester, the sweatshop labor, the overconsumption. These are all important conversations. But along the way, we forgot about the shiny things that take an
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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.
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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.
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There was no theme this year. Not really. The spring 2026 exhibition is titled “Costume Art,” and the dress code is “Fashion Is Art,” referencing the exhibition’s pairing of garments with art objects. Which is fine as a curatorial concept. But as a directive for what celebrities should wear to one of the most photographed events on the planet, it offers almost nothing. No lens. No urgency. No invitation to ask harder questions. Just: be artistic.
We love the Met Gala. The looks are genuinely unhinged in the best way, the fashion is incredible, and your entire For You Page turns into a runway recap for 48 hours straight. We are not here to cancel fashion’s biggest night. But this year, there’s a lot more happening on those steps than couture – and if you care about sustainable fashion, it’s worth actually talking about.
If there’s one thing about San Diego thrifting — it’s not one strip, it’s a full city-wide hunt. You’re not walking one street like Silver Lake. You’re bouncing between beach towns, suburban warehouse thrifts, and tucked-away vintage spots. Some stores are curated and easy. Others feel like you walked into someone’s garage sale times a
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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.
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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.
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In this episode of The Lexy Show, Lexy sits down with @gogreenwithalexa to unpack the truth about everyday products and their environmental impact, starting with something most of us use without a second thought: sunscreen. From understanding what ingredients to look for, to how small choices in our daily routines can add up to real change, this conversation breaks sustainability down in a way that feels approachable, not overwhelming.
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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.
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What if the clothes you already own could become something completely new? This week on The Lexy Show, I’m joined by Kelsey Reese, the designer behind ReeseCycled, a brand rooted in upcycling, creativity, and rethinking how we approach fashion. Instead of contributing to overproduction, Kelsey transforms thrifted pieces and existing wardrobe items into one-of-a-kind designs, while also offering made-to-order pieces that help reduce waste.
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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.
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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.
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