JJ Lee on Bespoke Clothing, Better Fit, and Buying Less Fashion

What if the problem isn't your body, but the fact that most clothing was never made for it? This week on The Lexy Show, Lexy talks with Jennifer "JJ" Lee, founder and CEO of ESQUE/BY, a New York bespoke fashion studio that brings together designers, pattern makers, tailors, and technology to create clothing around the people wearing it. Inspired in part by helping her mother find comfort and confidence in clothing after breast cancer surgery, JJ believes fashion should adapt to our bodies, not the other way around. JJ and Lexy explore why standard clothing sizes fail so many people, how custom-made garments can change the way we feel about our bodies, and why great fit matters as our bodies change. They also discuss the craftsmanship behind well-made clothing and how AI can support designers and tailors without replacing their expertise. But the conversation goes beyond fit. JJ challenges the idea that we constantly need something new and asks an important question before making any garment: does it even need to exist? From altering and rewearing clothes to shopping vintage and investing in pieces you'll actually wear, they explore how buying less can make fashion more personal and sustainable. Listen to the episode and subscribe to The Lexy Show for more conversations about fashion, sustainability, and the people changing the industry. Social Media Lexy Silverstein: Instagram: @LexySilverstein LinkedIn: Alexis Silverstein Website: https://lexysilverstein.com/ JJ Lee: Instagram: @by.jjlee LinkedIn: JJ Lee ESQUE/BY: Instagram: @esque.by LinkedIn: ESQUE/BY Website: esqueby.com If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe to The Lexy Show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who's ready to make more mindful choices for themselves and the planet. For more information visit https://lexysilverstein.com/