S8 Ep23 LEXY SILVERSTEIN:  a sustainable fashion creator - on quitting fast fashion, and petitioning her fashion merchandising program to drop partnerships with ultra fast fashion.

S8 Ep23 LEXY SILVERSTEIN: a sustainable fashion creator - on quitting fast fashion, and petitioning her fashion merchandising program to drop partnerships with ultra fast fashion.

Author: Emily Stochl August 26, 2024 Duration: 57:26

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On today's show, we're chatting with Lexy Silverstein, a sustainable fashion creator and advocate. Once a frequent shopper of fast fashion, Lexy's personal quitting fast fashion journey towards adds authenticity to her sustainability advocacy. She says she aims to inspire significant, impactful changes in the industry by educating and engaging people in the process.

Lexy recently got her degree  fashion merchandising and marketing  at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles, and while she was there, she led a student protest and petition, calling on FIDM to drop it's partnership with the ultra fast fashion brand, SHEIN.

We chat about all this and more on today's show – let's dive right into it!

DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:

  • [4:07] As a lifelong fashion-lover, Lexy found herself obsessed with fast fashion as a teen.
  • [14:20] On her journey to quit fast fashion, Lexy discovered a love of thrifting.
  • [17:30] At first, it was a slippery slope because she didn't know how to stop overconsuming, even at the thrift store.
  • [24:08] Lexy led a student protest and petition, calling on FIDM to drop its partnership with the ultra fast fashion brand, SHEIN.
  • [37:30] How to win people over with positivity and humor.
  • [43:38] Lexy's personal style and favorite thrift stories

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Every week, Emily Stochl invites you into a conversation that goes far beyond the clothing rack. Pre-Loved Podcast with Emily Stochl is built on the idea that every second-hand garment has a past, and that exploring those histories makes our present style more meaningful. Rather than just offering shopping tips, each episode feels like sitting down with a fascinating friend who shares your passion for vintage, digging into the many layers of what it means to wear pre-owned fashion. You’ll hear from a diverse range of guests-from collectors and stylists to entrepreneurs and historians-as they explore not only personal style but also the practicalities of running a resale business, the complexities of the global second-hand market, and the environmental ethos behind choosing used over new. The heart of this podcast lives in those incredible stories: the serendipitous flea market find, the garment that carries a decade of memories, or the simple, powerful act of giving a piece a new life. Emily guides these discussions with genuine curiosity, making each topic accessible whether you're a seasoned thrifter or just curious about sustainable fashion. It’s a thoughtful, engaging look at how what we wear connects to culture, art, beauty, and the kind of mindful consumption that can reshape an industry. Tune in for a fresh perspective that celebrates the character, sustainability, and deep personal connection found in pre-loved fashion.
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