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The Hidden Cost of Graduation Caps and Gowns (And Other Single-Use Fashion Offenders)

The Hidden Cost of Graduation Caps and Gowns (And Other Single-Use Fashion Offenders)

Let’s set the scene: You’re graduating. You’ve worked hard, aced (or survived) exams, and now you’re ready to strut across that stage, cap perched jauntily on your head, gown billowing behind you like a superhero’s cape. But after the ceremony? That cap and gown are heading straight to the back of your closet—or worse, the

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Let Them Be Naked. Documentary

Let Them Be Naked: The Eye-Opening Fashion Doc That Exposes the Hidden Toxins in Your Clothes

I had the absolute pleasure of watching the debut of “Let Them Be Naked“ in Los Angeles, and trust me when I say, this documentary is a total game-changer. Jeff Garner, the eco-fashion guru behind the Prophetik brand, just took sustainable fashion to a whole new level. You know how we always talk about what we eat,

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Black Barn Alpaca: A Must-Stop in Maryland—And a Reminder to Pay Attention to One of the Most Sustainable Animals on Earth

Okay, so I didn’t plan on becoming an alpaca person, but after a day at Black Barn Alpacas farm in Maryland, I’m hooked. Honestly, I’m not sure if I want one… or an entire herd. We met a baby alpaca that was just two hours old, already walking—and even occasionally running—around like a tiny, fleece-wrapped

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Can We Tech Our Way Out of Fast Fashion? Lexy Silverstein, Sustainable Fashion Advocate Asks the Question

Can We Tech Our Way Out of Fast Fashion?

Spoiler alert: Maybe. But it’s going to take more than just fancy science. Let’s start with a little bit of hope — and some serious textile wizardry. Turning Old Textiles into New Fibers A team of scientists at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, led by textile chemical engineer Yiqi Yang, developed a first-of-its-kind chemical recycling system

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Lexy Silverstein Blog Met Gala 2021

Met Gala 2021

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

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Sustainable Fashion at Awards Season 2025: Vintage, Archival, and Reworn Looks Stole the Show

Red carpets have long been synonymous with opulence and extravagance, often showcasing outfits worn once and then forgotten. However, this year, sustainability took center stage as celebrities embraced vintage, archival, and reworn fashion, proving that glamour and eco-consciousness can go hand in hand. The Environmental Toll of Fashion The fashion industry has a significant environmental

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