The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

I think we need to make people care. What does this mean for them. The clothes in your closet may be affecting your health, polluting your water, and funding a system built on exploitation -- and the fashion industry is counting on you not connecting those dots. The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives a Damn is the podcast that asks the questions fast fashion brands hope you're too busy to ask. Each week, host Lexy Silverstein breaks down the real cost of what we wear -- from toxic chemicals and greenwashing to secondhand shopping, slow fashion, and sustainable style that actually works. Whether you're thrift shopping for the first time or already deep in the conscious consumer world, you'll learn why what you wear matters more than they want you to think. New episodes every week.

The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn is a arts podcast hosted by Lexy Silverstein, with 160 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Lexy Silverstein hosts The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn, a arts show with 160 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Opera Santa Barbara on The Ultimate Halloween Swap, Costumes & Reinventing Opera

  Oct 1, 202635 minS10

  What happens to elaborate opera costumes after the curtain comes down? This week on The Lexy Show , Lexy talks with Kostis Protopapas, Artistic and General Director of Opera Santa Barbara, and Julia Lieberman, Company and Media Manager, who are partnering with Lexy for The Ultimate Halloween Swap this year! They discuss the creativity, reuse, and community behind live opera. Opera Santa Barbara has been part of the Santa Barbara arts community since 1994, producing both classic and contemporary opera while building programs designed to make the art form more accessible. Kostis and Julia explain why opera has always relied on practices that sound surprisingly familiar to the sustainable fashion world, from renting and borrowing costumes to redesigning and reusing pieces across productions. They talk about the amount of creativity that goes into making an existing costume work for a completely new character, why local artists and production teams matter, and how Opera Santa Barbara balances ambitious storytelling with the realities of running a nonprofit arts organization. The conversation also explores what it means to create opera specifically for the Santa Barbara community, how the company is working to make live performance feel more welcoming and accessible, and why participating in local arts can help keep creative communities alive. If you love fashion, costume design, creative reuse, or just want a behind-the-scenes look at how opera actually comes together, listen now and subscribe to The Lexy Show . Social Media Opera Santa Barbara: Instagram & TikTok: @operasantabarbara Lexy Silverstein / The Lexy Show: Instagram & TikTok: @LexySilverstein If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Lexy Show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who's ready to make more mindful choices for themselves and the planet. For more information visit https://lexysilverstein.com/

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  Episode #8

  Yussy McManus on Alpaca Fiber, Farming & Sustainable Fashion

  Sep 24, 202633 minS10

  What if one of fashion’s most interesting natural fibers starts with rethinking how we raise the animals behind it? This week, Lexy talks with Yussy McManus, co-owner of Black Barn Alpacas, a Maryland alpaca farm and agritourism destination she runs with her husband, Travis. Yussy made the unexpected move from a career in interior design and construction into farming, and today Black Barn Alpacas focuses on animal welfare, responsible breeding, education and creating products from alpaca fleece. Yussy shares what makes alpaca fiber different, why the way animals are raised matters just as much as the material itself, and what sustainable farming actually looks like day to day. She and Lexy also talk about building a farm from the ground up, moving the operation to Maryland, growing a large alpaca herd, and turning the property into a place for tours, education and community experiences. They also get into women in agriculture, the realities of leaving a completely different career for farm life, and how Black Barn Alpacas is trying to connect people more closely with where natural materials come from. If you’ve ever worn alpaca but never thought about the farm, animals or people behind the fiber, this episode gives you a completely different perspective. Listen now, subscribe to The Lexy Show, and follow Lexy for more conversations about fashion, sustainability and the people changing how things are made. Follow Black Barn Alpacas on social @blackbarnalpacas If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Lexy Show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who's ready to make more mindful choices for themselves and the planet. For more information visit https://lexysilverstein.com/

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  Episode #7

  Matthew Hayek: The Hidden Climate Cost of Leather in Fashion

  Sep 17, 202640 minS10

  Leather is often marketed as a natural, durable, and sustainable material. But what if the story behind your leather jacket or handbag is much more complicated? In this episode of The Lexy Show , Lexy sits down with Matthew Hayek, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Studies at New York University, whose research examines the environmental impacts of food systems, animal agriculture, and the materials we use every day. Matthew explains how his work studying cattle emissions led him to investigate leather’s role in the fashion industry and why leather has largely escaped the same climate conversations surrounding beef. He breaks down what the “leather is just a byproduct” argument gets wrong, how researchers calculate the environmental footprint of animal-based materials, and why leather’s impact can vary dramatically depending on where and how it is produced. The conversation also explores what consumers can realistically do without feeling overwhelmed, including why repairing what you already own, buying fewer items, and asking brands for more transparency may matter more than chasing perfection. Matthew shares why transparency alone is not enough and why the fashion industry needs bigger changes in how materials are sourced and produced. If you’ve ever wondered about the true environmental impact of leather, sustainable materials, or how your closet connects to climate change, this episode will change the way you think about what you wear. Subscribe to The Lexy Show and follow along for more conversations about fashion, sustainability, and the choices behind the clothes we buy. Social Media: Matthew Hayek Instagram: @enviromatt LinkedIn: Matthew Hayek (NYU) The Lexy Show Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @LexySilverstein If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Lexy Show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who's ready to make more mindful choices for themselves and the planet. For more information visit https://lexysilverstein.com/

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  Episode #6

  Kirsten Junor on Creative Reuse and Rethinking What We Call Waste

  Sep 10, 202642 minS10

  What if the biggest mistake we make about waste is simply calling it waste? This week on The Lexy Show, Lexy sits down with Kirsten Junor, CEO of Reverse Garbage, a creative reuse nonprofit in Sydney, Australia that has spent more than 50 years helping keep useful materials out of landfills and putting them into the hands of artists, educators, makers, and the community. Kirsten brings a unique perspective shaped by her background in theater, costume design, and a lifelong practice of reusing materials creatively. In this episode, Kirsten shares how creative reuse became part of her life before she even had a name for it, from transforming costumes and fabrics to helping people see discarded materials as resources rather than trash. She explains why reuse should come before recycling, how overconsumption impacts sustainability, and why asking “Do I really need this?” can change the way we shop. Lexy and Kirsten also discuss repairing clothing, learning hands-on skills like sewing and making, the rise of community sharing spaces, and some of the unexpected materials Reverse Garbage has rescued and helped transform into something new. Kirsten also talks about the importance of making sustainability feel accessible, creative, and community-driven rather than overwhelming or impossible. Whether you love thrifting, crafting, sustainability, or simply want to rethink your relationship with the things you already own, this episode is full of practical inspiration. Subscribe to The Lexy Show and follow along for more conversations with changemakers creating a more sustainable future. Social Media Tags: Reverse Garbage: @reversegarbage (Instagram/Facebook) If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Lexy Show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who's ready to make more mindful choices for themselves and the planet. For more information visit https://lexysilverstein.com/

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  Episode #5

  Jamie Logan on Animal Rights, Veganism and Rethinking Fashion

  Sep 3, 202648 minS10

  Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions of animal cruelty, factory farming, and graphic descriptions of the treatment of animals. What if the things we wear, eat, and buy every day are connected to a bigger story about animals, sustainability, and the planet? In this episode of The Lexy Show, Lexy talks with Jamie Logan, an animal rights activist, filmmaker, and host of Jamie’s Corner, a platform where she uses street conversations, interviews, and humor to challenge the way we think about our everyday choices. Jamie’s work explores the connections between food, fashion, beauty, and the impact those industries can have on animals and the environment. Jamie shares how she went from someone who never expected to become an activist to creating a platform built around asking difficult questions and encouraging people to look more closely at their habits. They discuss why Jamie believes veganism is about more than food, how compassion can influence the way we shop and live, and why uncomfortable conversations can sometimes be the ones that create the most change. The conversation also dives into the relationship between fashion and animal rights, including Jamie’s thoughts on leather, alternative materials, fast fashion, and why she believes the industry needs to rethink what we consider luxury and sustainability. They talk about Jamie’s experience disrupting a Coach runway show during New York Fashion Week, the role of activism, and how humor can help open people up to difficult topics. Subscribe to The Lexy Show for more conversations about sustainable fashion, conscious choices, and the people challenging industries to do better. Jamie Logan: @itsjamiescorner Website: itsjamiescorner.com Lexy Silverstein: @lexysilverstein If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Lexy Show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who's ready to make more mindful choices for themselves and the planet. For more information visit https://lexysilverstein.com/

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