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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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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If you go to Reformation’s website, the company brags; Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We’re #2. Brilliant marketing and actually it isn’t greenwashing. I’m not saying they are #2, but they are the real deal, a brand that is definitely more sustainable. So short answer – yes! Reformation is a more sustainable
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YES, Zappos is one of the companies that comes closest to being able to be classified as a “sustainable company”. They committed to social responsibility and supporting its local community. Their socially responsible philosophy is what makes the company truly unique. The company believes that sustainability is crucial to their business and the planet. The
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Last week, while Milan Fashion Week was all about the runway, something way more important was happening behind the scenes. The UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion hosted their Towards Sustainable Fashion: Chemicals, Impact & Solutions event at 10 Corso Como. Timed perfectly with Fashion Week but carrying a very different kind of runway message. Instead
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What’s PACT’s Sustainability Plan?
Well, according to the sustainability experts over at Good On You and The Sustainable Review, Pact is doing pretty well. On the sustainability report card, they score a 3 out of 5 for the planet, a 4 out of 5 for people, and another 3 out of 5 for animals.
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