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5 ‘Gossip Girl’-inspired outfits for a posh Valentine’s evening

This Valentine’s Day, take fashion inspiration from these iconic characters hailing from the Upper East Side.
Jada Lee, Contributing Writer February 14, 2025

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with your significant other, your friends or solo, building a stylish outfit to wear is always a must for the occasion. And what...

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The perfect day in SoHo

How to navigate New York’s trendiest neighborhood.
Bella Simonte, Daphne Zhu, Grace Tan, Julia Kim and Lauren Ng February 14, 2025

You probably know SoHo for its vibrant art scene, designer stores and cast-iron architecture. While the neighborhood remains a cultural highlight of lower Manhattan for tourists...

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Ranked: Subway stations near NYU

Because it takes a real subway surfer to navigate through the Union Square subway station’s maze of exits.
Isabel Lesser, Contributing Writer February 14, 2025

Whether you’re running late to class or sick of walking, nearly all NYU students have used the subway for one reason or another. Each train line and station seems to have its...

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NYC’s swoon-worthy restaurants for Valentine’s Day

The best way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. Here’s where to go to ensure you sweep your valentine right off their feet.
Ashwin Nanda, Contributing Writer February 14, 2025

With strawberries enveloped in rich chocolate, bubbles in champagne flutes and rose petals on linen sheets, the day of romance is nearly upon us. Despite the varied emotions people...

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Norma Kamali invents and reinvents herself at NYFW

The installation featured classics and new takes on Kamali’s extensive line of work.
Grace Tan, Identity & Equity Editor February 13, 2025

Frederick Anderson brings gothic glamour to Paradise Club

Frederick Anderson brings gothic glamour to Paradise Club

Set against a deep red backdrop with moody lighting, Anderson’s show evoked old Hollywood glamour with a contemporary, avant-garde twist.
Daphne Zhu, Beauty & Style Editor February 13, 2025

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Global Fashion Collective highlights 3 East Asian designers at NYFW

Sunday evening’s runway showcased a powerful trio of designers who use fashion to portray everything from mermaids to the anxieties of living in a big city.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor February 12, 2025

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Global Fashion Collective flaunts the abundance of spring at NYFW

Collections from a diverse selection of designers put a modern spin on traditional spring fashion Sunday afternoon.
Maggie Turner, Deputy Under the Arch Editor February 12, 2025

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Global Fashion Collective toys with heritage, nostalgia and the cosmos

Featuring a group of high school designers, Sunday morning’s runway saw looks that crossed boundaries between space and time.
Aashna Miharia, News Editor February 12, 2025

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Flying Solo’s 4th show at NYFW reinvents fashion basics

The fashion collective showcased a dynamic ensemble of designers who pushed the limits of medium, shape and size.
Julia Kim, Deputy Culture Editor February 10, 2025

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A guide to Valentine’s Day gifts by NYU school

Show your date that you actually remember their major with these occasionally not-so-serious, school-specific gifts.
Sherry Chen, Contributing Writer February 10, 2025

Valentine’s Day is coming up, and you might be procrastinating getting a gift for your date, partner or class crush. And while I don’t encourage stereotyping, using their NYU...

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Michael DePaulo returns to NYFW with an entourage of futuristic florals

The designer’s collection embraced the artistry of contemporary couture, but left visitors wanting more.
Dharma Niles, News Editor February 10, 2025