Thrifting in Los Angeles is an adventure waiting to happen. Each neighborhood offers a unique shopping experience, from trendy vintage finds in Silver Lake to high-end consignment treasures in West Hollywood. Whether you’re a seasoned thrifter or a curious beginner, this guide will take you through the best spots in different areas of LA, helping […]
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What is COS? COS is an abbreviation for “Collection of Style” and is an extension brand to H&M. It opened its doors in 2007 and since then has over 167 locations. This brand offers sleek minimal clothing for a lower price. Is COS Sustainable? COS has branded itself as the minimalistic sustainable brand of H&M,
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Fast Fashion’s Toxic Secret: Are Your Clothes Poisoning You? Imagine slipping into your favorite sports bra or cozy socks, only to realize they’re laced with a chemical that could harm your health. This isn’t a dystopian scenario; it’s a reality
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I’ve been really getting into mushrooms lately. And don’t think I’m tripping when I say fungi is taking over the fashion world. It’s true. Fungi doesn’t exactly sound cool or fashionable but trust me, it is very cool that designers are using mushrooms to make sustainable clothing and accessories. Handbags, shoes and clothes are being
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I love pattern clashing, when you pair different busy prints together to make a statement outfit. In order to be a pattern clasher you have to be willing to step outside your comfort zone. It’s definitely riskier styling but when it works, it’s literally art. Some basic rules to pattern-clash-proof your wardrobe: 1. Keep it
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Cotton On, Australia’s largest global realtor, has over 15,000 stores in 18 different countries. The company, known for their men and women’s clothing lines, has one million followers on Instagram, along with plenty of highly-followed social media influencers that post in their clothes. Not only is Cotton On well known within shopping plazas and malls, their
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I just watched the documentary Audrey on Netflix about the renowned actress, fashion icon and philanthropist, Audrey Hepburn. Wow did I learn a lot about her. I’ve always admired her style and Breakfast at Tiffany’s is one of my favorite old movies. Of course, in her later years, she devoted her entire life to UNICEF,
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Okay, let’s just get this out of the way: One of my goals in life is to destroy Shein’s business model. Not out of spite but because it’s built on a foundation of environmental wreckage, worker exploitation, and clothes that barely survive a spin cycle. Oh — and did I mention the toxic chemicals? According
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October is here, which means pumpkin spice everything, cozy sweater weather, and—if you follow me—probably way too many thrift haul videos. But October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year, I want to talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: the disturbing connection between the fashion industry and gender-based violence. I
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I recently had the privilege of chatting with Julia Kepniss on my podcast The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn, Director of Strategies and Programs at the Brem Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to defeating breast cancer through early detection, education, and advocacy. During our conversation, we delved into some surprising topics—like the potential health
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 NuSource (formerly Helpy Source), a company making big waves in the secondhand fashion space. We had an incredible conversation about how she transitioned from a
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Halloween is supposed to be fun, not terrifying for the planet. But here’s the truth that’s scarier than any haunted house: 83% of Halloween costumes contain non-recyclable, oil-based plastics that are destined for landfills the moment you’re done trick-or-treating. There’s a Better Way: Introducing Lextober 2025 That’s why I’m launching Lextober, what we believe is
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Some numbers you might consider before shopping at Nike. How much money did Nike make last year? Estimates range from $22- 51 billion. How much did they pay in federal taxes? Approximately 9.1% in 2022. How much do they pay their workers? Retail workers make about $18/hour. How much do they allegedly owe garment workers
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How TOMS Started TOMS is a shoe brand, started in 2006 by founder Blake Mycoskie, and might be best known for their Buy-One-Give-One (BOGO) model, giving away a free pair of shoes for every pair sold. TOMS certainly didn’t invent BOGO, but they definitely became the most well-known company using that charitable model. But there was a
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Is one of my favorite retailers sustainable? Hmmm, short answer – no but the good news is they are working on it. Nordstrom, a luxury department store which currently has 150 locations in 40 states, has not always been known for sustainability, but their most recent long-term goals have changed that. As of 2020, these
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Furnish Green in Chelsea As I made my way through the East Village, ticking off stores on my must-visit thrift and vintage list in New York City, I stumbled upon something unexpected on E. 24th Street. It wasn’t on my list. I had never heard of it and I wasn’t planning on shopping there but
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