Author name: Lexy Silverstein

From College Dorms to Conscious Fashion: The Mo.Na. Gems Journey

This week on The Lexy Show, we’re joined by Mo.Na. Gems, the trailblazing brand redefining sustainable fashion accessories. What started as a creative experiment in a college dorm has blossomed into a movement proving that eco‑friendly jewelry can be both fun and modern — with pieces made from 100% biodegradable bioplastic that look just like trendy resin but won’t contribute to plastic waste.

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Seaweed Forest

Why Seaweed Might Just Be Fashion’s Secret Superhero

Imagine a fabric that naturally absorbs carbon dioxide, is biodegradable, kind to your skin, and sourced from the ocean. No fairy tale, that’s seaweed-textile innovation for you. Let’s deep dive into this surprising contender in sustainable materials, what makes it compelling, where it’s already being used, and why it’s still a niche pursuit rather than

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The Hidden Link Between Bras, Clothing Chemicals, and Breast Cancer

The Hidden Link Between Bras, Clothing Chemicals, and Breast Cancer

We all have that one super comfy bra that’s basically survived the laundry apocalypse or that pretty lace one that makes you feel confident. But here’s a thought that stopped me in my tracks: what if the fabrics hugging our skin every single day are quietly exposing us to toxins linked to breast cancer? That

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Lexy Silverstein Slow Fashion

An Environmental and Ethical Imperative: Why Social Media Influencers & Celebrities Should Break Ties with SHEIN

In the world of fashion, where trends can be as fleeting as a viral TikTok dance, one brand has stood out for its meteoric rise: SHEIN. With its ingenious digital marketing strategy, innovative business model, and partnerships with charismatic social media influencers, SHEIN has managed to become the largest fast fashion company globally, boasting a

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most clothing labeled as compostable is not safe or realistic to compost at home and fashion doesn’t always make that clear.

Can You Really Compost Clothing at Home? What Sustainable Fashion Brands Aren’t Telling You

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.

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Green Your Pet’s Wardrobe: The Environmental Cost of Dressing Up Your Dog

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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Reimagining Fashion Waste: A Conversation with Rowaiye Olanrewaju

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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Thrifting: Should People Who Can Afford Retail Prices Thrift?

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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Lexy Silverstein, Sustainable Fashion Advocate

Are the Most Iconic Jeans on Earth Sustainable?

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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