The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

What if the most sustainable thing in your closet isn’t something new but something already hanging there? In this episode of Fashion That Gives A Damn , Lexy sits down with Vanessa Sanchez, co-founder of Bonnie, the innovative clothing swap app making it easier than ever to refresh your wardrobe without spending money or supporting fast fashion. Together, they dive into the growing movement of cl...

What does sustainability really look like beyond reusable water bottles and eco-friendly products? In this episode of The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives a Damn , Lexy Silverstein sits down with environmental activist and community organizer Ariel DeLa Cruz to explore the powerful connection between environmental justice, wellness, food systems, and community sustainability. Ariel shares her journey...

In this episode of The Lexy Show , Lexy Silverstein sits down with Jeanette Spiezio, founder of Sustainable Haus Mercantile and co-chair of Beyond Plastics New Jersey, to talk about zero waste living, refill stores, sustainable habits, and making eco-friendly living more accessible in everyday life. Jeanette shares how a curiosity about the ingredients in conventional laundry detergent led her to...

In this episode of The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives a Damn , Lexy sits down with Lana Garmo, founder of In Two Minds , to talk about thrifting, upcycling fashion, conscious consumerism, and redefining sustainability in the modern fashion industry. From selling clothes organically on Depop to building a thriving upcycled clothing brand, Lana shares her journey of transforming secondhand fashion in...

This week, Lexy sits down with Caroline Zimbalist, a New York-based biomaterial artist and designer creating sculptural clothing, jewelry, and objects from handmade bioplastics. Her work sits at the intersection of fashion, art, and sustainability, using natural materials like seaweed-derived ingredients and cornstarch to imagine what fashion could look like beyond petroleum-based synthetics.   In...

This week, Lexy sits down with Candice Ray, a wellness creator focused on simplifying non-toxic living and making healthier habits feel realistic instead of overwhelming. Candice shares how her journey into women’s health, wellness, and conscious living started, and why she believes sustainability and health should be approachable, not all-or-nothing.   In this episode, they talk about the hidden...

This week, Lexy sits down with Jessica Schwartz, founder of ReHumanize, an upcycled clothing brand built around the idea of repairing our relationship with fashion, people, and the planet. Jessica brings a social impact lens to sustainable fashion, using clothing as a way to rethink waste, creativity, and connection. In this episode, Lexy and Jessica talk about what it really means to give clothin...

We talk a lot about sustainable fashion… but not enough about jewelry. This week on The Lexy Show , I’m joined by the founder of Atma Prema to dive into what ethical, intentional jewelry really looks like. From sourcing real materials to understanding the hidden impact of fast fashion jewelry, this conversation sheds light on a part of the industry that’s often overlooked. We talk about why so muc...

What if the clothes you buy could help fund real change? This week on The Lexy Show , I’m joined by Christine Chang, founder of REDTHRED, a brand turning fashion into a tool for connection, impact, and giving back. From supporting clean water initiatives to helping fund housing and community-based programs, REDTHRED is rethinking what a purchase can actually do. In this episode, we talk about Chri...

What if finding sustainable fashion was as easy as clicking a button? This week on The Lexy Show , I’m joined by Rosalie Roberts Snyder, founder of World Changer Co., a platform making it easier than ever to discover and shop ethical brands. With over 600 sustainable labels in one place, World Changer Co. is helping take the guesswork out of conscious shopping. In this episode, we talk about Rosal...

In this episode of The Lexy Show , Lexy sits down with @gogreenwithalexa to unpack the truth about everyday products and their environmental impact, starting with something most of us use without a second thought: sunscreen. From understanding what ingredients to look for, to how small choices in our daily routines can add up to real change, this conversation breaks sustainability down in a way th...

What if the clothes you already own could become something completely new? This week on The Lexy Show , I’m joined by Kelsey Reese, the designer behind ReeseCycled, a brand rooted in upcycling, creativity, and rethinking how we approach fashion. Instead of contributing to overproduction, Kelsey transforms thrifted pieces and existing wardrobe items into one-of-a-kind designs, while also offering m...

What if saving water was as simple as turning on your tap? In this episode of The Lexy Show, Lexy sits down with Elle Turner, co-founder of SEVAS Water, to talk about the everyday habits we overlook and how they quietly add up to hundreds of gallons of wasted water. While most solutions focus on large-scale systems, SEVAS is taking a different approach, making water conservation simple, practical,...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ 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 contr...

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...

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.  Raphaella grew up in a creative family rooted in art and performance, and her work reflects that fearless spirit — a mash‑up of punk, goth, girly, camp, and maximalist energy that refuses to be boxed in. Her pieces aren’t made on an ass...

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. We’ll explore how Cheeki’s...

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.  We’ll talk about how Cocoplum’s closed-loop system gives new life to...

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. From structured silhouettes inspired by militar...

This week on The Lexy Show, we’re sitting down with the founder of Nostalgic Nooks, a Brooklyn-based creative venture transforming vintage electronics into cozy, one‑of‑a‑kind pet furniture. What started as a personal creative project—upcycling discarded radios and TVs into elegant pet beds—has grown into a beloved boutique that marries nostalgia, craftsmanship, and sustainability.   In our conve...

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. The name “Human Touch” is more...

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. A...

What happens when you take the language of glossy fashion magazines, mix it with culture criticism, and point it straight at the industry’s most eye-watering contradictions? That’s the energy behind Not Buying It — a print + digital magazine that calls out greenwashing, fast fashion hypocrisy, and the marketing spin the mainstream media often lets slide.   In this episode, we speak with the founde...

In this episode, I sit down with Pure. Tech , a materials technology company taking a fundamentally different approach to air quality and sustainability, by changing the materials themselves. Pure. Tech develops nature-inspired technology that can be embedded directly into everyday materials such as paints, paper, textiles, and polymers. Once integrated, these materials actively neutralize harmful...

In this episode of The Lexy Show , we dive into Make Polluters Pay , the growing movement demanding accountability from the corporations most responsible for climate damage and environmental pollution. We break down how the idea of personal responsibility has been pushed onto consumers for decades, while major polluters continue to profit with minimal consequences. From fossil fuel companies to fa...