Let’s play a little game. Picture your favorite outfit. Maybe it’s a soft indigo scarf that makes every selfie pop, or that coral slip dress that screams vacation energy. Now here’s the not-so-pretty question: what if I told you the color you love might’ve come from a river that’s now, quite literally, dead? It sounds […]
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Due to the global pandemic, we’ve been through a lot this past year and it’s not over yet. Thankfully, we are starting to get vaccines, things are opening up, and we can see a dim light starting to shine at the end of this long dark ass tunnel we’ve been in. Through all the loss,
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Berlin has always been known for its avant-garde edge and this year’s Fashion Week proved it’s not just about fresh looks, but fresh values. Sustainability wasn’t a buzzword; it was mandatory. Berlin Fashion Week 2026 became the platform showcasing fashion’s future: transparent, creative, and rooted in social responsibility. Berlin, you did not disappoint. What Are
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In this week’s episode of The Lexy Show, we’re sitting down with the creative force behind Human Touch, a Berlin-based fashion brand known for its intentionality and groundbreaking techniques. From their unique paint-sewing technique to their commitment to sustainability, we dive deep into how Human Touch is rethinking the way fashion is made, worn, and experienced.
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How TOMS Started TOMS is a shoe brand, started in 2006 by founder Blake Mycoskie, and might be best known for their Buy-One-Give-One (BOGO) model, giving away a free pair of shoes for every pair sold. TOMS certainly didn’t invent BOGO, but they definitely became the most well-known company using that charitable model. But there was a
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Furnish Green in Chelsea As I made my way through the East Village, ticking off stores on my must-visit thrift and vintage list in New York City, I stumbled upon something unexpected on E. 24th Street. It wasn’t on my list. I had never heard of it and I wasn’t planning on shopping there but
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Is one of my favorite retailers sustainable? Hmmm, short answer – no but the good news is they are working on it. Nordstrom, a luxury department store which currently has 150 locations in 40 states, has not always been known for sustainability, but their most recent long-term goals have changed that. As of 2020, these
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If you go to Reformation’s website, the company brags; Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We’re #2. Brilliant marketing and actually it isn’t greenwashing. I’m not saying they are #2, but they are the real deal, a brand that is definitely more sustainable. So short answer – yes! Reformation is a more sustainable
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Harry Styles is back and so is my will to live. Harry Styles has tasked us with kissing all of the time and discoing occasionally. Thus we’re bringing back boas, sparkles, metallics, jumpsuits, halters, and the list goes on. If you know me, you know I am a huge Harry Styles fan. This has been
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I just watched the documentary Audrey on Netflix about the renowned actress, fashion icon and philanthropist, Audrey Hepburn. Wow did I learn a lot about her. I’ve always admired her style and Breakfast at Tiffany’s is one of my favorite old movies. Of course, in her later years, she devoted her entire life to UNICEF,
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YES, Zappos is one of the companies that comes closest to being able to be classified as a “sustainable company”. They committed to social responsibility and supporting its local community. Their socially responsible philosophy is what makes the company truly unique. The company believes that sustainability is crucial to their business and the planet. The
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In this episode, we sit down with Emilee Shield, better known online as Our Shield Maiden — a Pacific Northwest cosplayer, creator, activist, and sustainability advocate whose work has been featured in Insider, Good Housekeeping, Netflix, and more. Emilee isn’t just a cosplayer — she’s a creative force pushing for inclusivity, affordability, and environmental mindfulness in fandom culture.
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October is here, which means pumpkin spice everything, cozy sweater weather, and—if you follow me—probably way too many thrift haul videos. But October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year, I want to talk about something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: the disturbing connection between the fashion industry and gender-based violence. I
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The fabric of the future could be created in a lab, made to disintegrate faster without leaching dangerous chemicals into the earth as it breaks down. A small but growing group of innovators are trying to stop the wastefulness and pollution right at the source, by developing a new way to produce fabric. Making material,
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What’s PACT’s Sustainability Plan?
Well, according to the sustainability experts over at Good On You and The Sustainable Review, Pact is doing pretty well. On the sustainability report card, they score a 3 out of 5 for the planet, a 4 out of 5 for people, and another 3 out of 5 for animals.
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Valentine’s Day has a bit of a reputation. Overpriced roses wrapped in plastic, cards that get tossed the next day, gifts that feel more like an obligation than an expression of love. But it doesn’t have to be that way. For me, a sustainable Valentine’s Day isn’t about doing less, it’s about doing it differently.
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