What Fashion Isn’t Telling You Yet You’ve probably seen the videos: a brand representative digging a hole in their backyard, burying a T-shirt, and promising it’ll decompose into nothing. Six months later, they dig it up and it’s gone. Proof, right? Not quite. Sustainable fashion TikTok and Instagram are full of these claims right now. […]
I love a dog in a sweater as much as the next person. My Yorkie, Scarlett, has a drawer dedicated to her wardrobe. But here’s the thing nobody talks about when we’re scrolling through Instagram feeds of pets in tiny outfits…pet fashion has the exact same sustainability problems as human fashion. Same synthetic materials, same
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In this episode, we sit down with Rowaiye Olanrewaju, a visionary sustainability advocate and founder of the Larry Rowbs Foundation, whose work is transforming how the fashion world thinks about waste, community empowerment, and environmental impact. With over a decade of experience in the fashion industry and academic credentials in international trade and economics, Rowaiye has seen firsthand how traditional fashion systems create both environmental harm and economic inequity — particularly in Africa.
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NO! Halara is fast fashion. As a matter of fact, I’d go so far to say Halara is Shein’s younger “Mean Girl” sibling. Halara is definitely more expensive than Shein – probably priced so you don’t think it’s fast fashion – but it is what it is. Halara, like Shein, grew thanks to its popularity on
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Is the Gentrification of Thrifting Bad? There’s a big debate these days about whether or not the popularity or “gentrification” of thrifting is bad. Many people on social media and even in the media have three basic criticisms for influencers who are thrifting: Thrifters Can Be Shamed If They Are Not Low-Income “With an increase
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No, they are not sustainable. The brand mass produces cheaper clothing for men, women and children. Most of Old Navy’s clothes are low-priced with basic tees starting from $8 – $12 and their jeans ranging from $30-$50. Old Navy has been spotlighting their sustainable goals on a great looking webpage saying “Smile, we’re going greener”. They
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Welcome to my new blog series on Great Places To Shoot Content in Different Cities. And I don’t mean the obvious places, that attract every tourist on the planet. I knew I was going to Miami so I googled, “cool places to take photos in Miami” and the most basic, boring locations came up. For
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This week on The Lexy Show, we’re sitting down with Raphaella Godoy, the self‑taught fashion designer behind her eponymous slow‑fashion label based in Brooklyn.
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I recently went to Nashville for my cousin’s wedding and let me tell you, there are photo opportunities at every corner you turn. I am continuing my “Places to Take Photos in….” series. My last blog past was “Best Places to Take Photos in Miami” . This next blog takes place in Nashville. I don’t
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DEPOP is my pride and joy. The love of my life. My everything. I always find the coolest, most unique pieces on DEPOP. Things that you wouldn’t see many other people have. DEPOP is a thrifting app, so if you’re not in the mood to go to a thrift store or if you’re just staying
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Is Free People Sustainable? Free People is not sustainable, which is shocking given the price tag attached to most of its items. Just browsing through the website, many of its dresses are over $100, most tops are anywhere from $38 to over $100 and most pants are close to or over $100. Typically a dead
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I’m talking about Levi’s, a denim brand that’s nearly 170 years old with the single most recognizable garment of clothing in the world. But the big question… Is Levi’s Sustainable? Short answer, no. Longer answer, they’re working on it. I’ve been following this brand for a while. Sustainability is definitely not a new topic for
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Imagine you’re sitting on a public bench in Barcelona. Normal enough. Except that bench is quietly pulling CO2 out of the air around you. Or you’re looking at a building going up in Dubai — 45,000 square meters of it — and the paint on its exterior is actively absorbing pollutants from the air. Or
They’re putting in the effort, no doubt, but there’s MUCH room for improvement. So short answer – no! But let me dive into the important details. How Uniqlo Started? Uniqlo was founded in 1949 in Hiroshima, Japan, and in recent years has evolved into a global brand. The company is renowned for its commitment to high-quality,
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This week on The Lexy Show, we’re diving into the world of Cheeki Swim, a Hawaiian‑born swimwear brand that blends handmade craftsmanship, sustainability, and island‑inspired style. Founded by Gigi Scholbi in Oahu, Cheeki Swim creates each piece with care, using recycled and deadstock materials to make custom, unique swimwear that channels the energy of the islands.
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In one word, NO. Zara has actually been named the “true king of fast fashion” and of course, you know fast fashion brands produce large volumes of cheap clothing made from low quality materials. That said, Zara has made some commitment to become more sustainable. But there is no independent evidence that Zara does anything to
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