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How Fast Fashion and Domestic Violence Are More Connected Than You Think

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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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The Lexy Show Podcast

How Brem Foundation Is Making a Difference & Why Your Bra Might Be Hurting More Than Your Confidence

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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

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Madison Mavis on Sustainability, Circular Fashion, and How NuSource Is Changing the Game

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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 Costume Drive: Drop Off Your Old Costumes So They Don’t End Up in a Landfill

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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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Nike's Unpaid Wages: A Call for Accountability and Fair Compensation. #JustPayIt

Nike’s Unpaid Wages: A Call for Accountability and Fair Compensation

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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 to Sustainably Shop Looks from The Summer I Turned Pretty

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There’s no denying that The Summer I Turned Pretty has become the blueprint for dreamy, nostalgic, coastal summer style. From Belly’s effortless sundresses to Conrad’s worn-in tees and Steven’s linen button-downs, the show serves as a major summer fashion inspo that has fans (myself included) searching for lookalikes everywhere from TikTok to Pinterest. But here’s

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Your Recycling Awareness Week Fashion Challenge: Turn Your Closet Into Cash and Impact

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Recycling Awareness Week is the perfect time to tackle that overflowing closet while making money and helping the planet! Why Your Closet Matters This Week Right now, your closet probably holds around 81 pounds of clothes you’ll never wear again. That’s the average for every American! Instead of letting them collect dust (or worse, throwing

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