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

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

Washington Square News

Beauty & Style

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Steinhardt junior crafts a love letter to home at Fashion Week Brooklyn

Lexi Fujita debuted “Omiyage” on Wednesday night, tying Japanese and Hawaiian influences into 14 unique looks.
Yuuki Lubin, Staff Writer October 17, 2025

Among glamorous dresses for a night out and battle gear for cyberpunk video game characters, one collection at Fashion Week Brooklyn’s Young Designers Runway stood out — bursting...

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No tricks, just treats and unique costumes for spooky season

From Papa Louie to sexy lanternflies, here are six niche Halloween costumes that will make you stand out.

With Halloween around the corner, we know some of you haven't found your costume yet or just want to be anyone but HUNTR/X from “KPop Demon Hunters.” Fret not mortals, because...

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This fashion fall & winter season, it is in with the new — and the old

As fashion houses reshuffle their cards, a new slate of directors comes with a new competitor: the vintage-luxury market.
Nick Dimitriades and Yuuki Lubin October 16, 2025

This month, Chloe Malle was named Vogue’s head of editorial content, becoming the magazine’s leading voice. Her arrival marks the most significant editorial transition since...

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4 independent makeup shops that shine in NYC

Brush off Sephora and Ulta and blend these unconventional makeup stores into your routine.
Robin Young, Contributing Writer October 10, 2025

Makeup is a part of student life in more ways than one. You may be using it to get ready for a night out after a long week of classes. Perhaps you want to feel confident before...

(Suditi Sircar for WSN)

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...

(Alex Amaral for WSN)

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...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

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