What if the future of fashion isn't made from plastic at all, but from seaweed, cornstarch, and materials we haven't fully embraced yet?

In this episode of The Lexy Show, Lexy Silverstein sits down with Caroline Zimbalist, a New York-based biomaterial artist and designer whose work blends fashion, art, and sustainability. Using handmade biodegradable bioplastics, Caroline creates sculptural clothing, jewelry, and home objects that challenge what fashion can be while reducing its reliance on petroleum-based materials. 

Lexy and Caroline explore why the materials we wear matter just as much as the designs themselves. They discuss how Caroline developed her signature bioplastic process, the opportunities and current limitations of biomaterials, and why innovation is essential if the fashion industry hopes to reduce its environmental impact. They also talk about wearable art, the role of experimental designers in shaping the future of sustainable fashion, and how artists like Chappell Roan have helped introduce more people to emerging biomaterial design. If you've ever wondered what comes after polyester and synthetic fabrics, this conversation offers an exciting glimpse into what's possible. 

Follow Caroline Zimbalist:
📍 Instagram: @carolinezimbalist
🌎 Website: https://www.carolinezimbalist.com

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