The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

In this episode, we sit down with Sam Cerwin, co-founder and CEO of BeReworn, a fashion-tech platform reimagining how people engage with sustainable fashion through community-driven clothing swaps and circular events. Sam shares how her background and love of fashion led her to build a solution that makes sustainability feel accessible, social, and genuinely fun, rather than overwhelming or exclus...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dell Scott —the powerhouse behind the Dell Scott Collection , an international luxury fashion brand that has graced runways from New York and Los Angeles to Paris and Dubai . Dell opens up about her journey from a young girl with a passion for fashion to the founder and CEO of a global brand that celebrates confidence, elegance, and female empowerment.  ...

In this episode of The Lexy Show, Lexy sits down with content creator Indira Viswanathan, who has built a distinctive digital presence through fashion, beauty, and authentic storytelling. Known for her effortless style and eye for aesthetics, Indira opens up about her journey in the digital space and how she balances creativity with authenticity. As someone who’s cultivated a unique voice online,...

In this episode of The Lexy Show , we dig deep into radical sustainability with Ashleigh Dawson, the founder and president of Recycle2Riches. What started as a personal wake-up call against the waste and overproduction in fashion has turned into a mission to shift how we buy, wear, and recycle for good.   Ashleigh also shares inspiring stories from the ground  from community workshops to volunteer...

This week on The Lexy Show, Lexy sits down with Los Angeles–based designer Niloofar Faghihi , founder of the contemporary label Nillary . With roots in fashion education from ESMOD in New York and a passion for intentional design, Niloofar is forging her own path in an industry that often prioritizes speed over substance. She opens up about building an independent brand from the ground up, the rea...

This week on The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives a D* mn, I’m sitting down with Ceilidh Chaplin — the visionary natural-dye artisan and slow-fashion designer behind BillyNou. Ceilidh’s journey began nearly a decade ago when she started experimenting with botanical dyes while pregnant, creating her first pair of overalls in a tiny home studio in France. Since then, she has built a brand rooted in int...

On this week’s episode of The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives a D *mn, we’re diving into the world of footwear—specifically how one pivotal project is rewriting the rules of what happens when shoes reach their end of life. Our guest is from The Footwear Collective, the coalition of leading brands and innovators driving the “Footwear Futures Project” in partnership with Goodwill Southern California,...

On this week’s episode of The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives a D*mn We’re talking all things Halloween costumes — the fun, the creativity, and the not-so-pretty truth behind what happens to them after the 31st. Every year, more than 35 million costumes end up in landfills, with most made from plastics that take centuries to decompose. Lexy breaks down why Halloween has become one of the most unsust...

In this episode of The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A D*mn , we’re talking about sustainability and the power of simple essentials with I Support the Girls — a nonprofit that’s redefining what it means to care for women and menstruating people in crisis. Founded by Dana Marlowe in 2015, I Support the Girls collects and distributes bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products to people experien...

This week on The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives a D*mn , we’re joined by Richard Martin, Bryony Jones, and Dr. Mark Powell from Against Breast Cancer to discuss the intersection of sustainability and breast cancer advocacy. The episode dives into their innovative bra recycling initiative, which has been a powerful tool for raising funds while promoting sustainable fashion practices. We learn how th...

This week on The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives a D mn*, we’re joined by Elaine Briks Mitchell , founder and CEO of The Bra Recyclers — a pioneering organization redefining what it means to give clothing a second life. For more than a decade, Elaine has been on a mission to keep bras and lingerie out of landfills while supporting women and girls in need across the globe. In this episode, we explore...

This week on The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives a D* mn, we’re joined by Julia  Kepniss , Director of Strategy & Programming at the Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer . Julia takes us inside Re-Bra , a powerful initiative that gives donated bras a second life while directly supporting breast cancer survivors. We talk about how the program started, the journey each donation takes, and why a...

This week on The Lexy Show , we’re talking with Newless , the upcycling brand turning forgotten garments into pieces you’ll actually want to wear. Born from the idea that fashion doesn’t have to mean new, Newless has created a model that lets you reimagine what’s already in your closet or shop one-of-a-kind designs crafted from vintage and deadstock fabrics. In our conversation, we explore how the...

In this episode of The Lexy Show , Lexy dives into the future of sustainable fashion with Madison Mavis , Director of Sustainability and Partnerships at NuSource (formerly Helpsy). Madison shares her journey into sustainable fashion, why the company rebranded, and what it really means to create systems for circularity in fashion. We cover everything from how NuSource tackles returns, samples, and...

In this episode, we sit down with Jacqueline Coulter , founder of The Coult , a sustainable fashion label redefining slow fashion with one-of-a-kind, upcycled garments. Jacqueline shares how she transforms discarded fabrics into wearable art, crafting timeless corsets and garments that resist fleeting trends and celebrate mindful consumption. We explore The Coult’s zero-waste ethos, full lifecycle...

In this episode of The Lexy Show, we’re honored to welcome Paola Deda , Director of the Forest, Land, and Housing Division at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and chairperson of the UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion . Paola guides us through: How her role at UNECE supports sustainable land use and environmental planning at a global scale  . The work of the UN Alliance fo...

This week, we’re joined by the inspiring Sarah Torres—the heart and soul behind Sew by Sew , a one-woman upcycling movement turning textile waste into creative possibility. With over 20 years of thrifting experience and involvement in the deadstock fashion industry, Sarah has deep roots in sustainable fashion. What’s more, she started out by supporting wholesale clients and now curates sculptural...

In this inspiring episode, we talk with Charlotte Liebling , the founder and CEO of Loved Before , a sustainable “soft toy adoption agency” that’s breathed new life into over 10,000 plush toys. After witnessing donated teddy bears being trashed or sold as dog toys while volunteering at a charity shop, Charlotte created a system to clean, repackage, and tell the personal stories behind each beloved...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ This week on eLEXYfy: The Place for Fashion , we’re joined by Christine Lindebak — former luxury fashion insider turned founder of Sewing and the City and Lindy Lindy , two beautiful slow fashion brands redefining what it means to create with purpose. ✨🧵 Christine shares how she left the high-speed world of corporate fashion to build something more intentional—teaching p...

In this episode, Lexy sits down with Emily Parker , marine scientist and environmental advocate at Heal the Bay . From her academic journey at Elon University and Scripps Institution of Oceanography to co-leading the Reusable LA  coalition, Emily shares how science, community, and policy intersect in the fight against plastic pollution. She discusses her work on Assembly Bill 1572 , the importance...

This week on eLEXYfy , we’re joined by the brilliant Bruno Olmedo Quiroga—climate strategist, circular fashion advocate, and Director of Strategy at Good Energy. Bruno’s work bridges the worlds of sustainability, storytelling, and cultural change, bringing fresh energy to the future of fashion and media. In this episode, Bruno shares the story behind his journey into sustainability and what it rea...

This week on eLEXYfy , I’m joined by Carmiel Banasky—an award-winning writer, screenwriter, and leading voice in climate storytelling. As VP of Editorial and Head Writer at Good Energy, Carmiel is helping reshape how sustainability is portrayed across TV, film, and media. We dive into her journey from literary fiction to climate-centered narratives, and how her work is grounded in cultural inclusi...

This week on eLEXYfy , we’re joined by the powerhouse that is Aura Vasquez, a renewable energy advisor, environmental advocate, Afro-Latinx changemaker, public speaker, and fellow podcaster. From city government to grassroots movements, Aura is known for turning bold ideas into actionable change. In this episode, we dive into how her intersectional identity informs her work, what she learned as a...

Welcome back to eLEXYfy: The Place for Fashion ! This week, we’re diving into the flavorful intersection of food, culture, sustainability, and mindful living with a truly inspiring guest — Jocelyn Ramirez, founder of Todo Verde and member of 1% for the Planet. Jocelyn left behind a career in higher education to launch a mission-driven plant-based food company rooted in her Mexican-Ecuadorian herit...

This week, we’re joined by Rebecca Loviconi—filmmaker, activist, and the powerful voice behind SLAY and Let Us Be Heroes —two groundbreaking documentaries exposing the fashion industry’s true cost to animals, people, and the planet. In this episode, Rebecca takes us inside her journey: what first ignited her passion for ethical storytelling, how living across Asia and Europe shaped her global lens...