For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to share space with Lyssie Ropp Designer and Creator of Ruthlyss. Ruthlyss is Lyssie’s outlet for all things sustainable fashion & up-cycled designs. But she doesn’t stop there, a key component to her creating this space is meeting people wherever they are on their sewing journey by getting back to the basics.

Lyssie started carving out this inspiring space from her own desire to get back to her creative roots in fashion, design and costumes. I am always in awe of people who not only see a need and fill a need, but who really come full circle and fall back in love with what lit them up in the first place.

I am so honored that I got the chance to sit with Lyssie and discuss designers, where to find inspiration and being a content creator as well as calling out the fashion industry and doing what we can with what we have. We might not always think that there are actions that we can take against these behemoth fashion brands, but we always have power, even if it feels like a whisper compared to all the noise brands and influencers make. Because where there is a will, there is a way.

I hope that you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed our conversation. So, let's get to it.

Show Notes:

• Your creative expression is yours and yours alone
• Instead of asking “will they like what I am wearing” ask yourself if you like what you’re wearing
• Making a bigger table
• Resting is productive
• Community that uplifts rather than shames is how we create an inclusive space
• Just because you have fast fashion in your closet doesn’t mean you have to throw it out, create something new with it
• No matter where you are in your sustainable fashion journey, you’re not behind

Handles:Instagram: @ruthlyss
TikTok: @ruth_lyss
YouTube: @sewruthlyss

Links:
Ruthlyss YouTube Channel
Elle Fanning - Vivienne Westwood Dress

Music:Ian Aeillo

Creative:Lauren Bates

Logo:Meadow Hearn