Thrift shopping can be an overwhelming experience, especially for beginners. But fear not, as this chapter is dedicated to providing you with some essential thrifting hacks that will help you navigate the world of second-hand treasures with confidence. By the way one of my favorite places to thrift is at the Pickwick Vintage Show in …
The Pollution Titans First up, let’s talk about the #1 — fossil fuels. No shocker here, right? This sector is the Godzilla of pollution, belching out a whopping 40.5 gigatons of CO2 in 2022 alone. Despite the clear knowledge of its impact, breaking up with coal, oil, and gas seems harder than ending a toxic …
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As I stepped into Sage Hill School’s Black Box theater, I was immediately struck by the energy and creativity that filled the room. I was there as a guest speaker for the school’s Reimagined Fashion Upcycling Club’s second annual fashion show, “Deja Vu Through the Decades.” The excitement was palpable, and as a sustainable fashion …
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HEIN Sued for RICO Violation for Allegedly Massive Copyright Infringement
In the world of fast fashion, few brands have risen as rapidly as SHEIN. With its trendy designs and affordable prices, it’s no wonder the brand has captured the hearts of many. But for sustainable fashion advocate Lexy Silverstein, there’s a darker side to this success story.
The Fast Fashion Phenomenon
Fast fashion, characterized by rapid production cycles and cheap materials, has revolutionized the fashion industry. Brands like SHEIN have mastered this model, churning out new designs at lightning speed. But at what cost? Lexy argues that the environmental and ethical price tags attached to these garments are far too high.
COVID delayed the nation’s biggest night in fashion for 18 months but at long last the Met Gala returned to New York this week. Every year I look forward to this fundraising event that raises millions of dollars for Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. It’s the best red carpet event because designers, models and …
Thrift Bundles: Let Me Thrift for You. Or Style Your Thrifted Items
We all want to be eco-warriors, but this idea of being perfect 24/7? Totally unrealistic. Enter the world of imperfect sustainability – a journey where we embrace the hiccups, learn from the mistakes, and give ourselves a high-five for the eco-wins. Let’s dive into what this means, how to keep the good vibes going, and …
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YES! YES! And YES! THEMOIRè is a brand from Milan, Italy. It started as a project with one main goal – creating an ethical brand with the lowest possible environmental impact. Just so you know, sustainable fashion concentrates on the environmental impact of fashion while ethical fashion focuses on the human impact of a piece …
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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If you care about the environment and want to connect with like-minded sustainable friends, you should come join me and sign up for EarthChella. Since Earth Day falls on weekend 2 of Coachella this year, Lauren Bash (@ReLauren) is coordinating a three day event Friday, April 21 – Sunday, April 23. 2023. If you don’t …
Natalia Trevino Amaro is a sustainable fashion designer who just had her first show in New York Fashion Week recently. Her designs are amazing and great for the earth, so that’s a win-win in my book. Here’s my interview with Natalia. I hope you enjoy. Let’s Talk Fashion with Natalia Trevino Amaro LEXY: Natalia, tell us …
I’ve always had pretty thin hair. My hair never has volume, doesn’t hold color well, and very rarely holds curls or any kind of texture. All my life I have been looking for a shampoo or hair product that gives me volume. And guess what? I finally found it! The Derma-E thickening shampoo and conditioner …
I recently had the privilege of trying the O’WOW Smoothing Treatment and let me tell you, it really made me say “O WOW.” The treatment lasts up to three months, it gets rid of frizz, restores damaged hair, cuts blow out time in half, and of course saves money because you don’t have to go …
Fur… to make or not to make? That is the question. More and more brands are deciding against it. This as some states and countries have actually banned the sale of fur. The fur debate made national news again when megastar Billie Eilish single-handedly forced Oscar de la Renta to stop selling fur.
