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
Art, Punk, and Slow Fashion with Raphaella Godoy
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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 assembly line; they’re handmade, often upcycled, and infused with personality, blending tradition and rebellion in every stitch.
In this episode, we unpack her creative journey from Mexico City to New York, how she’s built a one‑person fashion brand rooted in intentional design and sustainability, and why slow fashion isn’t just a trend — it’s a philosophy. We’ll dive into how Raphaella experiments with unusual textiles, reimagines scraps into statement pieces, and channels influences from queer subcultures, her heritage, and the artists who shaped her worldview.
Whether you’re obsessed with independent design, curious about building a fashion brand from the ground up, or inspired by creators who challenge norms, this conversation delivers art, heart, and a little bit of chaos — the kind that sparks true creativity.
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