The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives A Damn

Haute Talk with Paola Deda

Lexy Silverstein Season 8 Episode 2

In this episode of The Lexy Show, we’re honored to welcome Paola Deda, Director of the Forest, Land, and Housing Division at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and chairperson of the UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion.

Paola guides us through:

  • How her role at UNECE supports sustainable land use and environmental planning at a global scale  .
  • The work of the UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion, including her role as jury chair for the 2025 Sustainable Fashion Awards—honoring excellence in circularity, craftsmanship, and social impact in the fashion industry  .
  • Her vision for a fashion industry that supports both ecological well-being and human dignity, elevating the voices of independent artisans and ethical designers.
  • What it takes to build partnerships and policies that weave environmental sustainability into the very fabric of global supply chains.

If you’re passionate about the crossroads of fashion, sustainability, and environmental leadership, this episode is essential listening—and it just may change the way you think about your wardrobe’s global footprint.