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The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Lexy Silverstein

122 episodes

18 hours ago

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 intention, craft, and connection to the natural world. In our conversation, we explore what slow fash...

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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 intention, craft, and connection to the natural world. In our conversation, we explore what slow fash...

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The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with Ceilidh Chaplin

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 intention, craft, and connection to the natural world. In our conversation, we explore what slow fash...

22 hours ago

35 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with The Footwear Collective

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, which set the ambitious goal of collecting 30,000 pounds of used shoes to test new circular soluti...

1 week ago

45 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk about Halloween

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 unsustainable holidays, how to rethink your costume choices, and simple ways to celebrate without the w...

2 weeks ago

44 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with I Support The Girls

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 experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, or financial hardship. What started as one woman’s realizati...

3 weeks ago

46 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with Against Breast Cancer

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 this program works, its impact on both breast cancer research and community outreach, and why it’s...

4 weeks ago

39 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with Elaine Birks-Mitchell

This week on The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives a Dmn*, 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 how one small garment can make a massive impact — from reducing textile waste to restoring digni...

1 month ago

29 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with Julia Kepniss

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 simple act like giving a bra can be both sustainable and a true show of solidarity during Breas...

1 month ago

30 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with Newless

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 process works, what kinds of pieces transform best, and why more people are gravitating toward cir...

1 month ago

47 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with NuSource

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 overstock for brands, to the power of reuse, recycling, and resale. Madison also unpacks common m...

1 month ago

49 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with Jacqueline Coulter

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 approach to design, and dedication to creating pieces meant to last for years, even across generat...

2 months ago

40 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with Paola Deda

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 for Sustainable Fashion, including her role as jury chair for the 2025 Sustainable Fashion Awards...

2 months ago

41 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with Sarah Torres

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 mystery fabric bundles, saving thousands of pounds of fabric from landfills each year . Li...

2 months ago

35 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with Charlotte Liebling

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 toy. Whether you’re curious about creative reuse, impactful marketing on a shoestring, or turning ...

3 months ago

28 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with Christine Lindebak

🎙️ 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 people around the world to sew, working with deadstock and vintage fabrics, and designing bridal l...

3 months ago

31 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with Emily Parker

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 of Marine Protected Areas, and her vision for a circular economy that protects both people and ...

3 months ago

53 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with Bruno Olmedo Quiroga

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 really takes to build a regenerative or circular fashion system in today’s world. We talk about green...

4 months ago

39 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with Carmiel Banasky

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 inclusion and intersectional storytelling. Carmiel shares how Good Energy is bringing environmental top...

4 months ago

24 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with Aura Vasquez

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 Commissioner for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and why visibility is a form of ac...

4 months ago

43 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with Jocelyn Ramirez

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 heritage. From seasonings that honor traditional Latin flavors to her work with the Los Angeles Food Po...

4 months ago

30 minutes

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with Rebecca Loviconi

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, and why she chose film as her medium to drive impact. We dive into the most shocking findings fr...

5 months ago

42 minutes