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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Beauty & Style

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The ultimate autumn scent guide

A scent for every fall occasion.
Natalie Beit and Ayda McClellan October 9, 2025

Fall is the season of sugar, pumpkin spice and everything nice. In New York City, the ultimate fall city, you not only have to look the part, but you have to smell the part. On...

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How to study fashion at NYU

From journalism courses to marketing clubs, NYU offers multidisciplinary opportunities for students looking to work in fashion.
Jada Lee, Contributing Writer September 30, 2025

Coco Chanel learned to sew from nuns. Giorgio Armani studied medicine and served in the army. Before walking the red carpet for her brand name, Vera Wang was a figure skating phenomenon....

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How to restyle outfits from ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’

A love triangle, cheaters and worst of all: terribly curated outfits.
Natalie Beit, Lynetta Chao, Sophia Graves and Shreeya Goyal September 26, 2025

For the last three months, season three of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” has taken the world by storm. The show — which follows Isabel “Belly” Conklin (Lola Tung) as she...

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Students pull off last-minute fashion show in Hell’s Kitchen

After a week of hasty planning, Independent by Design featured five runway shows by emerging designers.
Daphne Zhu and Jennifer Jesus September 25, 2025

Under the clamoring lights and the narrow doorway of Club 51, over 150 attendees in silver chains, microbangs and leather boots crowded the sidewalk as they waited to enter Independent...

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WSN at New York Fashion Week

Spring/Summer 2026
September 21, 2025

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5 spots in NYC to people-watch for outfit inspo

Your days of outfit repeating are over.
Yanel Siqueiros, Staff Writer September 19, 2025

One of the biggest perks of going to school in New York City is that it’s pretty much a real-life Pinterest board. From soft girl-glam to Carrie Bradshaw wannabes, you can see...

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Frederick Anderson takes you on vacation with his newest NYFW collection

In his Spring/Summer 2026 runway, the designer distilled his vision into a single, radiant theme: joy.
Daphne Zhu, Culture Editor September 18, 2025

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Shao New York invites the past into the future at NYFW

Featuring chrome textures and sculptural silhouettes, the runway transported audiences to the future.
Daphne Zhu, Culture Editor September 17, 2025

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Are you in heaven? Alexander King Chen’s solo show is a reflection of the inner self

Taiwanese American designer captivates Asian NYFW with a collection that weaves storytelling and self-reflection into every piece.
Mariana Arboleda, Staff Writer September 16, 2025

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Viator Felis showcases clothing fit for unconventional trailblazers

Designer Shawn Lin debuted his independent label with a gracefully defiant collection at Flying Solo's 2025 show.
Yuuki Lubin, Contributing Writer September 16, 2025

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Wenny Han brings cubism to life in newest NYFW runway

The up-and-coming 16-year-old designer awed audiences with her Pablo Picasso-inspired collection.
Dylan Henschen, Food Editor September 15, 2025

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Renee Cafaro Atelier redefines couture with inclusive vision at NYFW

“Out of Scale” offered a refreshing sense of lightness in today’s heavy political climate, presenting a runway entirely dedicated to plus-size couture.
Maya Santiago, Fine Arts Editor September 15, 2025