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
Craft, Community, and Cosplay with Emilee Shield
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In this episode, we sit down with Emilee Shield, better known online as Our Shield Maiden — a Pacific Northwest cosplayer, creator, activist, and sustainability advocate whose work has been featured in Insider, Good Housekeeping, Netflix, and more.
Emilee isn’t just a cosplayer — she’s a creative force pushing for inclusivity, affordability, and environmental mindfulness in fandom culture. A passionate believer that cosplay should be for everyone, she champions genderbending, budget-friendly builds, upcycled materials, and community-first storytelling.
Whether you’re a cosplayer, a creative maker, or someone who’s ever loved a character enough to dress like them — this conversation with Emilee is as inspiring as it is insightful.
Tap in for perspective on art, identity, and finding your tribe — in costume and beyond.
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