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Lexy Silverstein

Lexy Silverstein

Hi guys! My name is Lexy Silverstein. On my channel I take you along with me on various vlog journeys and give you guys my best fashion tips! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @lexysilverstein

Lexy Silverstein
Sustainable fashion advocate Lexy Silverstein discusses how to make your Halloween more eco-friendly by creating costumes that don’t harm the planet. With 83% of Halloween costumes made from non-recyclable, oil-based plastics, the holiday contributes significantly to environmental waste. In fact, fast fashion and mass-produced Halloween outfits result in considerable plastic pollution, with the UK alone discarding 2,000 tons of plastic from costumes each year. Lexy offers practical ideas on how to rethink Halloween by upcycling materials, shopping secondhand, or repurposing items already in your closet to create unique and sustainable costumes. Key statistics: • In 2019, environmental charity Hubbub reported that 7 million Halloween costumes are thrown away annually in the UK. • Americans spend over $3.3 billion on Halloween costumes, many of which are made from materials that end up in landfills after just one use. Tune in as Lexy shares valuable tips to reduce Halloween waste and make the holiday more environmentally friendly, without sacrificing the fun.
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of sustainable innovation with Sway, a California-based startup that’s tackling the global plastic crisis by creating seaweed-based alternatives to plastic packaging. Co-founders Julia Marsh and Matt Mayes share their journey of building a company focused on regenerative materials that decompose in just weeks, compared to the centuries it takes for traditional plastics. Learn how Sway’s compostable packaging solutions are not only reducing plastic waste but also supporting ocean ecosystems and sequestering carbon. Tune in to hear how Sway is partnering with brands to make a meaningful impact on the environment and paving the way for a plastic-free future.
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In this week's episode, we delve into the future of 3D printing with Garret Gerson, the innovative mind behind Varient 3D. Join us as we explore the cutting-edge technology that's revolutionizing manufacturing, the impact of 3D printing on sustainability, and how Varient 3D is leading the charge towards eco-friendly production methods. Discover how Varient 3D is shaping a new era for the industry, promoting greener practices and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with 3D printing technology.
On this week's episode, I speak with Ben Mead, the managing director at Hohenstein Institute America. We spoke about the chemicals in your textiles, the OEKO-TEX® certification, and sustainability. Discover how this global standard is reshaping the textile industry towards safer, eco-friendlier practices.
WASHINGTON - One 20-year-old from Rockville is speaking out against the fast-fashion giant Shein. Lexy Silverstein is a student at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles. When she learned that FIDM was partnering with Shein to offer select students scholarships, Silverstein said she was "appalled." "One of the reasons I chose this college in Los Angeles was because of their sustainability classes. I was proud to share that FIDM was named one of the Top Ten Sustainable Fashion Schools in the World. So how hypocritical is it for my school to partner with a fashion brand that has such an unsustainable business model?" The partnership with Shein includes giving 12 students at FIDM a $40,000 scholarship. "The purpose of this scholarship program and curriculum is to benefit up-and-coming design students in the LA community by removing some of the barriers typically associated with the fashion industry. With more than 20 proud FIDM alums currently working at SHEIN and our U.S. corporate headquarters only a few blocks away from FIDM’s campus, this is a cause close to our hearts, and is part of SHEIN’s commitment to empowering young designers and artists through our SHEIN X designer incubator program," said Shein to FOX 5 in a statement. Silverstein created an online petition to end the partnership. As of writing, the petition has over 4,000 signatures. "My new goal is to start a sustainability council including students and faculty so that we can have a say in future partnerships," said Silverstein. Shein, which is based in China, is facing a RICO lawsuit, which claims that the company's copyright infringement is so aggressive, it amounts to racketeering. The company has also faced accusations of using forced labor, as well as criticism over being environmentally unsustainable.
A Los Angeles fashion student is taking a stand against one of the largest fashion producers in the world after Shein announced a partnership with the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise. Lexy Silverstein, a 20-year-old student at FIDM, is speaking out against her school’s collaboration with Shein, saying the move marks the antithesis of much-needed sustainability in the fashion industry. As one of the largest fast-fashion companies in the world, Shein, among others, is known for producing a large amount of clothing and accessories with cheap materials and oftentimes, questionable labor practices. “I was just shocked,” Silverstein said. “The biggest thing for me is, how can a fashion institute that markets itself as one of the Top 10 most sustainable fashion schools in the world partner with Shein, one of the biggest fast fashion contributors in our industry today?” Silverstein believes her school needs to practice what it preaches to its students every day. Shein had offered 12 FIDM students a $40,000 scholarship and the chance to design a custom collection for the company. Despite the welcome addition of such opportunities, Silverstein believes Shein is not the right company for FIDM to consider and doing so is a hypocritical move. “I’ve always wanted these scholarships to be honored,” Silverstein said. “Just by a better company because Shein was the worst possible option for something like this.” Earlier this year, a U.S. Congressional Commission pressed Shein on its labor operations, Suggesting the Chinese company uses trade loopholes to allow imports from band regions that use Uyghur-forced labor. Uyghurs are a mainly Muslim-ethnic minority in China. Some human rights groups and Western governments have accused the country of administering forced labor and internment against the minority group. The U.S. Commission also expressed concerns over product safety hazards and intellectual property theft. Shein has denied all allegations, with its CEO confirming that the company produces around 1,000 new items per day. “We learn sustainability and we’re taught that we’re the future of the fashion industry, but there can be no future of the fashion industry and no future of the planet if we keep going at the rates Shein is going,” Silverstein said. Silverstein spoke with her FIDM classmates who also said they felt the partnership did not align with their values as fashion designers and students. Silverstein started a petition to end all fast-fashion partnerships with FIDM in the future. So far, the petition has garnered around 5,000 signatures. In a statement to KTLA, FIDM said, in part, that after consideration, the partnership and scholarship “would allow talented students who may not otherwise be able to complete their education to do so.” Shein also stood by the collaboration saying the opportunity removed “some of the barriers typically associated with the fashion industry.” Silverstein is now working with her school to create a committee of student representatives who would have more input and voice regarding similar partnerships in the future. “The students can have more of a say in what happens at our school and in future partnerships so the school can really align with how its students genuinely feel,” Silverstein said. When asked what the average person can do to combat wasteful fashion practices in their daily lives, Silverstein said the changes are easy. Buying from thrift or second-hand stores, renting clothes instead of purchasing new, and investing in higher quality pieces that will last longer than cheap items that may lose their structure and shape after several wears and washes are great first steps.
LOS ANGELES — Students at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising are voicing their concerns over a recent partnership between the college and global retailer, SHEIN. What You Need To Know FIDM announces partnership with SHEIN in May to launch a scholarship program Students have concern over partnership because of accusations of unsustainable business practices against SHEIN SHEIN says the program was created to give scholarship recipients a hands-on learning opportunity A student created a petition asking for the partnership to dissolve. It garnered over 4,000 signatures The partnership, which was announced in May, offers 12 students each a $40,000 scholarship toward their tuition. Additionally, the chosen students will take part in a 20-week curriculum centered on market research and design development, as they create a collection to possibly be sold on the SHEIN website. However, not all FIDM students are embracing the partnership, with many raising concerns over SHEIN’s alleged unsustainable business practices and legal issues. Leading this effort is 20-year-old Lexy Silverstein, a digital marketing student at FIDM with a passion for sustainability. She said she was shocked and confused when she learned about the partnership. She decided to create an online petition outlining her concerns and calling for FIDM to end the partnership, proposing that another brand take over the scholarship program. The petition has garnered over 4,000 signatures to date. Silverstein said her concerns include the accusations of forced labor and a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act, more commonly know as RICO, lawsuit alleging copyright infringement. In response, a SHEIN spokesperson stated that the company has zero tolerance for forced labor and has implemented an independent audit system.
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