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Lexy Silverstein

Sustainable Fashion Advocate Lexy Silverstein

3D Printing Could Revolutionize the Fashion Industry 

Being surrounded by runway glitz and glam of the recent fashion weeks, you can’t help but wonder about the dark side of fashion—the fast fashion frenzy that’s devouring our planet. We’ve all fallen victim to the lure of trendy, cheap clothes, but at what cost? It’s a critical question that’s been hanging over the industry …

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Lexy Silverstein Fast Fashion Advocate Says SHEIN is all Flash No Value

Is SHEIN Sustainable? 

Is SHEIN Sustainable? No, SHEIN  is not sustainable – matter of fact they are accused of having completely unsustainable business practices due to their negative environmental impact, questionable labor practices and lack of transparency. SHEIN is the largest fast fashion company in the world, making thousands of new clothing items every single day. Shein either causes or at the very least enables hyperconsumerism. Consumers today buy 5 times more clothing than they did in the 1980s. 

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An Environmental and Ethical Imperative: Why Social Media Influencers & Celebrities Should Break Ties with SHEIN

In the world of fashion, where trends can be as fleeting as a viral TikTok dance, one brand has stood out for its meteoric rise: SHEIN. With its ingenious digital marketing strategy, innovative business model, and partnerships with charismatic social media influencers, SHEIN has managed to become the largest fast fashion company globally, boasting a …

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FIDM Should END Partnership with SHEIN, a Global Fast Fashion Company

All FIDM students and anyone in the fashion industry should be appalled at this partnership and protest it by signing this petition, calling on FIDM to end the SHEIN partnership and to partner with a sustainable fashion brand. FIDM and SHEIN announced a partnership for a new scholarship program and curriculum for students called SHEIN …

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Thrifting: Should People Who Can Afford Retail Prices Thrift?

Is the Gentrification of Thrifting Bad? There’s a big debate these days about whether or not the popularity or “gentrification” of thrifting is bad. Many people on social media and even in the media have three basic criticisms for influencers who are thrifting: Thrifters Can Be Shamed If They Are Not Low-Income “With an increase …

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