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Men venture into world of makeup

Goktug Saatcioglu, Contributing Writer October 1, 2014
Many brands are introducing lines of cosmetics for men, noting a new trend in how we view makeup.

FIT exhibit connects dance, fashion

Sophie Lewis, Contributing Writer October 1, 2014
FIT's latest exhibition explores the collaboration between fashion and dance.
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Classic beauty spotted at Paris FW

Sophie Lewis, Contributing Writer October 1, 2014
A recap of some of the top collections presented at Paris Fashion Week.
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’70s looks seen at Milan FW

Lauren Craddock, Contributing Writer September 24, 2014
A recap of some of the top shows from Milan's Spring/Summer 15 Fashion Week.
Models add performance to runway

Models add performance to runway

Jennifer Neufeld, Contributing Writer September 24, 2014
Creativity in European fashion shows are finally hitting the U.S. fashion week events.
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Barefaced models shock the runway

Gabriella Bower, Contributing Writer September 24, 2014
With Marc Jacobs' Spring/Summer 2015 collection leading the way, the natural, no-makeup look may be the latest beauty trend.
NYU’s La Maison Française Hosts Event Celebrating Perfumes of Dior

NYU’s La Maison Française Hosts Event Celebrating Perfumes of Dior

Julianne McShane, Staff Writer September 18, 2014
NYU's La Maison Francaise offered an inside look at Christian Dior through the lens of of the perfume industry.

Trends emerge in London

Elizabeth Grap, Contributing Writer September 17, 2014
This London Fashion Week has been truly redefining. Every designer from Richard Nicoll to Lucas Nascimento took risks by completely changing their brand’s trademark looks and played with new, fun ways to dress the modern woman. Some brands played with the athleisure style and worked with androgynous, comfort-driven pieces while others kept it very feminine and formal.
NYFW tips from WSN staff

NYFW tips from WSN staff

WSN Staff September 17, 2014
WSN staff shares a few times it was glad it did the reading for class
Target works with Altuzarra for newest line

Target works with Altuzarra for newest line

Sophie Lewis, Contributing Writer September 17, 2014
It is that time of year again for every budget-conscious fashionista to enter an animalistic shopper mode at their local Target. It is time for Target’s next designer collaboration, this time with the 2014 Council of Fashion Designers of America Womenswear Designer of the Year, Joseph Altuzarra. The highly anticipated collection, comprised of nearly 50 pieces, priced $18 to $90, recently became available starting Sept. 14 in Target stores nationwide and on Target and Net-A-Porter’s websites.

Fashion student on London style

Gabriella Bower, Contributing Writer September 17, 2014
As fashion week sets in New York, it is just rising in London. The designers, the models and the stars will all shine again on the runways, but that’s where the similarities end. Rachel Wang, a junior in the Gallatin School of Individualized Study, is spending her semester in London through the Gallatin Program in Global Fashion. Rachel was kind enough to answer some of our questions regarding the differences between these cities.

British stars bring style with natural facial features

Madison Reis, Contributing Writer September 17, 2014
From their adorable accents to their love of tea, there seems to be an obsession with the Brits. With London Fashion Week in full swing, we’re provided with a chance to appreciate the unique beauty of some of Great Britain’s most famous faces.