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Thomas Chou

Thomas Chou, Beauty and Style Editor

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Graduates congregate outside the Radio City Music Hall.

NYU Tisch School of the Arts Commencement ’18

Thomas Chou, Beauty & Style Editor May 18, 2018
Tisch School of the Arts bids farewell to the graduating class of 2018 at Radio City Music Hall.
Glossier’s You, a trendy perfume made to enhance the wearer’s natural scent.

Scents to Spritz This Spring

Thomas Chou, Beauty and Style Editor April 26, 2018
Need to refresh your signature scent for spring? Check out WSN's top picks for the season.
An NYU student carries a clear handbag from Urban Outfitters.

Out With the Old, In With the Clear

Thomas Chou, Beauty & Style Editor April 23, 2018
Want to get your hands on the hottest accessory for this spring? Well, look no further than your kitchen.
Fringe 2018: Streetwear

Fringe 2018: Streetwear

Thomas Chou, Beauty and Style Editor April 18, 2018
In the last few years, fashion has beared witness to the unprecedented growth of streetwear. A style and culture originally born on the streets, streetwear and streetstyle represent a newfound freedom in fashion that rebels against the traditional constraints of couture. 

Streetwear: Youth and Rebellion

Thomas Chou and Faith Marnecheck April 18, 2018
Kids love Supreme — it's confirmed. But how exactly has modern streetwear adapted to keep up with the ever changing culture of youth?
Kylie Jenner wears Fashion Nova jeans for an ad on her Instagram account on Dec. 27, 2016.

Shopping Social Media: Instagram Brands

Thomas Chou, Beauty & Style Editor April 2, 2018
Shopping takes a turn for the social with online retail brands making a name for themselves on Instagram.
Senior House at W. 13th Street

Senior House at W. 13th Street

Thomas Chou, Beauty & Style Editor February 22, 2018

Address: 47 W. 13th St., New York, NY 10011 Cost per semester: $6,622-$8,061 Low cost: Available Rooms available: Doubles Nearby subways: F, L, N, 1, 2, 3 NYU...

Fashion Week F/W 2018 Highlights

Fashion Week F/W 2018 Highlights

Thomas Chou, Beauty & Style Editor February 20, 2018

Every time New York Fashion Week swings back around, it is impossible not to find yourself in a state of inspiration. In this artistic and cultural hub that we call home, NYFW...

Chromat A/W 2018

Chromat A/W 2018

Thomas Chou, Beauty and Style Editor February 9, 2018

Chromat debuted its autumn/winter 2018 collection today at Industria Studios in Chelsea. Like many of their previous collections, the brand utilized aquatic fabrics and colorful...

Snow Xue Gao F/W 2018

Snow Xue Gao F/W 2018

Thomas Chou, Beauty & Style Editor February 9, 2018

Say goodbye to the runway, and hello to dim sum. Snow Xue Gao’s first, solo debut collection was anything but the ordinary. Held at the enormous Jing Fong Restaurant...

U.K.-based beauty blogger Amena Khan recently became the first hijab-wearing women to be given a major hair campaign. With the beauty industry's apparent rise in inclusive ad campaigns, skeptics wonder if companies are truly concerned about increasing diversity or are just using it as a advertising tactic.

Haircare For All — Hijabis Too

Thomas Chou, Beauty and Style Editor January 29, 2018
L'oreal takes a turn for the inclusive in it's newest announcements regarding a new shampoo advertisement.
Youtube beauty guru PatrickStarrr shares his personal makeup transformation on half of his face to demonstrate the power of makeup.

Slay All Day: YouTube Makeup Artists to Watch

Thomas Chou, Beauty and Style Editor January 26, 2018
Makeup skills needing an upgrade? Check out these YouTube makeup gurus who will take your game to the next level.
A stylish New Yorker sports a faux fur coat in Washington Square Park.

Faux Fur: A Style Guide

Thomas Chou, Beauty and Style Editor January 26, 2018
Faux fur styling tips? We have your back.
Diving Into the Beauty Industry in 'More Than Skin Deep' Panel

Diving Into the Beauty Industry in ‘More Than Skin Deep’ Panel

Thomas Chou, Deputy Features Editor November 9, 2017
Several major figures in the beauty and skincare industry sat down for the "More Than Skin Deep" panel, hosted by Gallatin last month, where they discussed inclusivity, authenticity and the industry's evolution.
At the heart of Bryant Park’s annual Winter Village is its ice skating rink. It hosts thousands of visitors each year while also offering various winter festivities.

Bryant Park’s Winter Village Rings in the Season

Thomas Chou, Deputy Features Editor November 8, 2017
Need some holiday cheer? Check out the Bryant Park Winter Village.
Steinhardt is the skittles of NYU: a colorful combination of various majors. Check here to see what kind of candy your school is!

Take Your Pick: NYU Schools as Halloween Candy

Thomas Chou, Deputy Features Editor October 31, 2017
Ever wonder what candy your school would be? Check it out here.
Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies

Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies

WSN staff members choose their picks of the scariest horror movies of all time.
Smorgasburg, one of the must-go spots in Williamsburg, is a seasonal food festival with over 75 vendors held every Saturday.

Explore With Me: Williamsburg Edition

Thomas Chou, Deputy Features Editor September 26, 2017
Explore Williamsburg with us!
No matter where you come from, homesickness is bound to hit you at some point after moving to New York.

A Home Away From Home

Thomas Chou, Deputy Features Editor September 12, 2017
For some, being away from home for the first time or living in a completely new environment can trigger these lonely feelings — but do not worry, whether you are a freshman or a senior here at NYU, feeling homesick is completely normal.
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Photo: Vivienne Tam S/S 2018

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor September 11, 2017

Namilia S/S 2018

Namilia S/S 2018

Thomas Chou, Deputy Features Editor September 10, 2017

Held in Skylight Clarkson Square, Namilia's Spring/Summer 2018 collection was unabashedly bold and brash, as models strutted down the runway in barely-there, next-to-nothing...

Michael Costello S/S 2018

Michael Costello S/S 2018

Thomas Chou, Deputy Features Editor September 9, 2017

Wedding bells rang throughout the halls at the Michael Costello Spring/Summer 2018 presentation at the Robert Miller Gallery in Chelsea, Manhattan. Visions of blush tones,...