Author name: Lexy Silverstein

Black Barn Alpaca: A Must-Stop in Maryland—And a Reminder to Pay Attention to One of the Most Sustainable Animals on Earth

Okay, so I didn’t plan on becoming an alpaca person, but after a day at Black Barn Alpacas farm in Maryland, I’m hooked. Honestly, I’m not sure if I want one… or an entire herd. We met a baby alpaca that was just two hours old, already walking—and even occasionally running—around like a tiny, fleece-wrapped

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Can We Tech Our Way Out of Fast Fashion?

Spoiler alert: Maybe. But it’s going to take more than just fancy science. Let’s start with a little bit of hope — and some serious textile wizardry. Turning Old Textiles into New Fibers A team of scientists at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, led by textile chemical engineer Yiqi Yang, developed a first-of-its-kind chemical recycling system

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Lexy Silverstein Blog Met Gala 2021

Met Gala 2021

COVID delayed the nation’s biggest night in fashion for 18 months but at long last the Met Gala returned to New York this week. Every year I look forward to this fundraising event that raises millions of dollars for Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. It’s the best red carpet event because designers, models and

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Sustainable Fashion at Awards Season 2025: Vintage, Archival, and Reworn Looks Stole the Show

Red carpets have long been synonymous with opulence and extravagance, often showcasing outfits worn once and then forgotten. However, this year, sustainability took center stage as celebrities embraced vintage, archival, and reworn fashion, proving that glamour and eco-consciousness can go hand in hand. The Environmental Toll of Fashion The fashion industry has a significant environmental

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Fixing Fashion: The Rise of the Repair Industry to Make Fashion More Sustainable

New Trend: Fashionistas are Buying Quality and Repairing instead of Replacing The repair industry is booming. That’s a great thing for the sustainable fashion movement. More and more consumers are turning to their local tailor for a quick fix rather than throwing out their clothes that have seen better days. It’s no longer considered an

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FIDM Should END Partnership with SHEIN, a Global Fast Fashion Company

All FIDM students and anyone in the fashion industry should be appalled at this partnership and protest it by signing this petition, calling on FIDM to end the SHEIN partnership and to partner with a sustainable fashion brand. FIDM and SHEIN announced a partnership for a new scholarship program and curriculum for students called SHEIN

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