There’s a version of sustainable fashion history that gets told a lot. It involves Instagram aesthetics, capsule wardrobes, celebrities with tote bags. It’s clean, it’s marketable, and it skips over the person who actually did the foundational intellectual work before any of that existed. Her name is Kate Fletcher. And if you haven’t heard of […]
Thrifting in Los Angeles is an adventure waiting to happen. Each neighborhood offers a unique shopping experience, from trendy vintage finds in Silver Lake to high-end consignment treasures in West Hollywood. Whether you’re a seasoned thrifter or a curious beginner, this guide will take you through the best spots in different areas of LA, helping
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What is COS? COS is an abbreviation for “Collection of Style” and is an extension brand to H&M. It opened its doors in 2007 and since then has over 167 locations. This brand offers sleek minimal clothing for a lower price. Is COS Sustainable? COS has branded itself as the minimalistic sustainable brand of H&M,
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Becoming a new parent comes with a lot of new skills—like swaddling, burping, and deciphering cries like you’re a baby-whispering detective. But one thing people don’t talk about enough? What your baby is wearing might actually be more important than it looks. Let’s talk pajamas. Specifically, flame retardants. Wait—Why Are Kids’ Pajamas Treated with Chemicals?
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This week on The Lexy Show, we’re shining the spotlight on Cocoplum, the eyewear brand that’s flipping the script on sustainability. Founded by Claire Ring, Cocoplum takes recycled prescription pill bottles and transforms them into stylish sunglasses, keeping plastic out of landfills and adding some serious flair to your look.
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What are the Health Risks of Formaldehyde? According to the EPA these are the health concerns:
Respiratory Issues: Acute exposure can cause respiratory symptoms, eye, nose, and throat irritation. Chronic inhalation may lead to more severe respiratory problems.
Skin Reactions: Direct contact can result in skin irritation and allergic reactions.
Cancer Risk: Both human and animal studies have linked formaldehyde exposure to an increased risk of cancers, particularly lung and nasopharyngeal cancer. The EPA classifies it as a probable human carcinogen.
Reproductive Issues: Formaldehyde exposure has been linked to reproductive and developmental health concerns, particularly in women. Studies have observed an increased incidence of menstrual disorders in female workers handling urea-formaldehyde resins. However, it’s important to note that these studies did not fully account for other possible influencing factors. Additionally, research involving hospital equipment sterilizing workers found no direct association between formaldehyde exposure and an increased rate of spontaneous abortions. Animal studies have not shown developmental effects like birth defects due to formaldehyde exposure.
Fast Fashion’s Toxic Secret: Are Your Clothes Poisoning You? Imagine slipping into your favorite sports bra or cozy socks, only to realize they’re laced with a chemical that could harm your health. This isn’t a dystopian scenario; it’s a reality
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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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Okay, let’s just get this out of the way: One of my goals in life is to destroy Shein’s business model. Not out of spite but because it’s built on a foundation of environmental wreckage, worker exploitation, and clothes that barely survive a spin cycle. Oh — and did I mention the toxic chemicals? According
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Did you know that was a thing? If you didn’t before, you do now. You can second hand shop on Amazon. How? Instead of searching for items in All Departments, search for products in Amazon Warehouse like you see below at the top of the Amazon website. Amazon Warehouse Deals is a part of Amazon
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I love pattern clashing, when you pair different busy prints together to make a statement outfit. In order to be a pattern clasher you have to be willing to step outside your comfort zone. It’s definitely riskier styling but when it works, it’s literally art. Some basic rules to pattern-clash-proof your wardrobe: 1. Keep it
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In this episode we dive deep into the world of Nowrubi, the Berlin‑born fashion atelier that’s redefining how we think about design, identity, and self‑expression. Founded by German designer Ruben Nowak in 2022, Nowrubi is a tribute to personal transformation — a brand rooted in the courage to break free from rigid systems and embrace individuality.
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A practical playbook + an invite to ours this Sunday in LA If you know me, you know I love fashion, but I love it even more when it’s sustainable. Clothing swaps are proof that style and sustainability can coexist. Clothing swaps are the most joyful way to refresh a wardrobe: no production emissions, no packaging
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If you’ve ever tried to “get into sustainable fashion” and immediately felt like you needed a PhD, a personality transplant, and a brand-new wardrobe overnight, same. It’s a lot. Which is why I’m genuinely obsessed with Not Buying It, a guide to fashion greenwashing disguised as an early 2000s magazine, created by co-editors Mel Watt
We’ve been sold a story about sustainability that puts all the pressure on us. Shop better. Recycle harder. Calculate your carbon footprint. Feel guilty about every purchase. But here’s what that story leaves out: the climate crisis wasn’t caused by you buying a dress. It was engineered by fossil fuel companies that knew for decades
Cotton On, Australia’s largest global realtor, has over 15,000 stores in 18 different countries. The company, known for their men and women’s clothing lines, has one million followers on Instagram, along with plenty of highly-followed social media influencers that post in their clothes. Not only is Cotton On well known within shopping plazas and malls, their
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