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Beauty & Style

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5 beauty product recommendations from AAPI-owned brands

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, here are some products that deserve a spot in your beauty routine.
Joanne Lee, Contributing Writer May 7, 2025

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month shouldn’t be the only time to uplift AAPI communities, but one meaningful way to celebrate during May is to purchase from AAPI-owned...

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6 runway-inspired pieces to wear this summer

We’re forecasting hot weather and even hotter new fashion trends.
Yanel Siqueiros, Contributing Writer May 6, 2025

Being stylish in the summer heat is a challenge for those who love to enhance their outfits with layers, jackets and cold-weather accessories. However, these items, spotted across...

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Gov Ball style guide

Stay cool and look cooler this summer with outfits inspired by this year’s biggest headliners.
Alessa Alluin, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

As summer sets in and finals come to an end, Governors Ball Music Festival returns to the city — a three-day music festival held from June 6-8 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park...

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I asked ChatGPT to make my outfit — here’s what happened

The chatbot surprised me with its bestie-like enthusiasm and sassy tone.
Sreya Nair, Contributing Writer May 2, 2025

I am terrified of using artificial intelligence. I don’t know if it’s because of professors’ constant warnings, or the many socially dangerous ramifications of its use. Either...

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Inside Steinhardt’s new Fashion Studies minor

The minor, which launches this fall, takes an interdisciplinary approach to fashion and brings together existing fashion-focused courses across NYU.
Maya Santiago, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

Every day, people flood the streets of New York City in eclectic fashion, turning the city into a living runway. Now, undergraduates have the chance to explore the world of fashion...

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Students strut and stun at NYU Program Board’s fashion show

The board’s second annual fashion show showcased stylish students and celebrated the collections of five student designers.
Ivanka Sun, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

Anyone who walked into the Grand Hall of the Kimmel Center for University Life on Monday, April 21, would have felt the electric transition from the monotonous, fluorescently lit...

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The Future Fashion Group blends fashion, sustainability and community

At this NYU club, sustainability never goes out of style.
Alessa Alluin, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

When most people think of fashion, they picture luxury brands, stylish outfits and pretty people strutting down the runway. However, there’s more to the industry — from upcycling...

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6 ‘Friends’-inspired outfits to get you through the week

Looking for some outfit inspiration this week? We’ll be there for you with these six “Friends”-themed looks.

A ’90s revival in fashion calls for a week full of references to the iconic New York City sitcom: “Friends.” Who better to recreate these looks than six students living in...

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For minimal work and maximum volume, try these 6 top-rated mascaras

Here is a list of the best mascaras for the longest and darkest lashes.
Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

Mascara is one of the best makeup tools to enhance your look when there’s no time for a full beat. But when you look through aisles of the Union Square Sephora or Target, the...

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How to conduct a DIY personal color analysis

While it might be too expensive to get your color analysis professionally done, here’s how you can do it at home.
Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

You've probably seen people getting their color analysis done in South Korea on TikTok. The beauty trend — where a professional determines the best colors to wear based on your...

Tisch student dancers pose in their choice of clothing for their morning ballet class. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

What are Tisch dancers wearing?

You may have seen the pastel colors, leg warmers and tulle skirts of the “balletcore” aesthetic — but this is what dancers are actually wearing for ballet class.
Caia Cupolo, Contributing Writer April 4, 2025

Ballet-inspired clothing has leaped its way into closets this past year, and while ballet flats and pink tie-up sweaters might fulfill fantasies of being a ballerina, the truth...

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4 NYC women-owned brands challenging male domination in fashion

While many fashion brands cater to women, fewer are actually owned by them — but these companies put female designers at the forefront.
Ivanka Sun, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

Walking through the glitzy streets of SoHo, you’ll find that many mannequins are strategically in eye-catching minidresses or shiny leather clutches to cater to female shoppers...