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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

Beauty & Style

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This Tandon student project asks, ‘What is accessible fashion?’

Making Fashion Accessible blends technology, engineering and fashion with a goal of supporting the city’s disabled communities.
Natalie Plavec, Contributing Writer May 6, 2026

This year’s Met Gala broke the traditional standards of the skinny, hourglass figure, seeking to reclaim human bodies by building fashion that can support every person’s physique....

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How Stern is bringing luxury fashion to NYC and beyond

The one-year Luxury and Retail MBA program offers industry connections, hands-on business experience and a trip to Florence.
Saranya Mandapaty, Contributing Writer May 4, 2026

Among the many honors and accolades the Stern School of Business has racked up, becoming the first business school with an MBA program dedicated to luxury and retail is one of...

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Clearing your closet? Here’s where to donate near NYU

With apartment leases ending, these local organizations make it easy to donate clothing that reaches those in need.
Rachael Khan, Contributing Writer May 4, 2026

Whether you’re looking forward to or dreading the end-of-semester task of cleaning out your closet, use the opportunity to make sure that nothing in your discard pile ends up...

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From NYC to Gaza, Thrift4Gaza converts used clothes to mutual aid

This community-led organization hosts thrift pop-ups in accessible locations across the city whose proceeds go directly to families affected by war in Gaza.
Zachary Karp, Deputy News Editor May 1, 2026

Sarah Shalan knew she had a shopping addiction. In late 2024, the CUNY School of Law student found herself with an abundance of clothes she needed to get rid of. As pro-Palestinian...

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A popular Nordic brand is foregrounding sustainability

Fjällräven, the Swedish brand behind the VSCO girl’s iconic Kånken backpack, collaborates for environmental change.
Madhavi Menon, Contributing Writer April 29, 2026

Throughout its SoHo store, Fjällräven’s sustainability marketing is everywhere: Customers are greeted with earthy, wooden floors and warm lighting, along with a vibrant wall...

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4 products to tame frizzy hair this summer

As the weather in New York City starts warming up, these four products will handle your humidity-induced frizzy hair. 
Kriti Saksena, Contributing Writer April 24, 2026

One of the most unrealistic things about Carrie Bradshaw wasn’t just her ability to afford Manolo Blahniks on a columnist’s salary, but her impossibly sleek curls in humid...

Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette in "Love Story." (Courtesy of FX)

How this misunderstood style icon dressed to disappear

A new TV show has fixated social media users on replicating the looks of Carolyn Bessette, whose style was never meant for the limelight.
Colette Yehl, Food Editor April 17, 2026

As social media cycles through its ever-changing lineup of style influencers, a new role model has emerged thanks to executive producer Ryan Murphy’s latest, not completely historically...

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Rethink sustainable fashion at these 5 Earth Month events

With fast fashion rapidly polluting the environment, these on and off-campus events invite students to reflect on their wardrobe this April.
Rachael Khan, Contributing Writer April 17, 2026

Over the last two decades, fast fashion has become one of the largest contributors to global pollution, with millions of garments ending up in landfills each year. Sustainable...

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Students strip for garment labor rights

Protesters formed a semi-naked picket outside the Kimmel Center during Weekend on the Square, demanding that NYU disclose its labor practices.
Greg Cutler and Jada Lee April 13, 2026

As prospective students and parents got their first taste of campus at this year’s Weekend on the Square, a group of protesters picketed semi-naked in front of the Kimmel Center...

(Sophia Graves for WSN)

Ditch fast fashion for these 4 local boutiques

Whether it’s SHEIN, Zara or H&M, fast fashion is so last season.
Alessa Alluin, Copy Editor April 13, 2026

While it might be tempting to go on a shopping spree through the mainstream clothing stores on Broadway, take advantage of the city’s unique fashion landscape, where you can...