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

Washington Square News

Beauty & Style

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4 alternatives to black puffers to round out your winter wardrobe

Leave the puffer at home and opt for these fashionable but practical jackets and coats.
Maile Hickman, Contributing Writer February 27, 2025

Black puffers: we see them everywhere, swarming the streets of campus during the wintertime. But a stereotypical jacket from The North Face doesn’t have to be your only option...

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Off-White on campus: Remembering Virgil Abloh

It’s been four years since Virgil Abloh’s passing, but his influence on New York City streetwear and NYU students remains undeniable.
Ella Kwon, Contributing Writer February 25, 2025

For centuries, luxury fashion has carried a wealthy, exclusive and preppy connotation — long-established brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès and Cartier may come to mind....

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Ranked: NYU merch

Are these NYU Bookstore purchases tasteful or tacky?
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer February 24, 2025

On most college campuses, you’ll find a strong sense of school pride — from students repping spirited hats and hoodies to drinking from water bottles donning university logos....

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Balancing affordability and business-casual style

Don’t compromise your business-casual wear for high prices. For less, you can still attend internship fairs, present in class or meet up for a coffee chat in style.
Paige Ablon, Contributing Writer February 21, 2025

Wearing business attire is intimidating enough without the sight of a high price tag. If you’ve never worn dress pants, button-downs or long coats, the thought of leaving behind...

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What your NYU school says about your style

NYU schools may not have a dress code, but they sure do each have their own fashion sense.
Alessa Alluin, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

The NYU school you're enrolled at says a lot about you, but one of the most overlooked qualities is what it says about your outfit. Even for those of you who love to stand out...

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Spice up your scarf game with these 5 scarf-tying ideas

If you never learned how to tie a scarf, you’re in luck — here are five ways to spruce up your neckwear.
Joanne Lee, Contributing Writer February 20, 2025

From the person in a trench coat pursuing the dark academia aesthetic to the person who dresses exclusively in pastels, scarves are a beloved and essential accessory to level up...

2025 style guide

2025 style guide

Enhance your style with this year’s cutting-edge trend predictions.
Carissa Becker, Contributing Writer February 19, 2025

Each year brings new and unexpected fashion trends, and 2025 is no different. Whether you opt for more playful patterns like polka dots or love the sophistication of a kitten heel,...

5 luxury fragrances to wear in 2025

5 luxury fragrances to wear in 2025

New semester, new scent.
Rizaa Fazal, Contributing Writer February 19, 2025

A signature fragrance is the ultimate accessory — one that stays with people long after you have left the room. For 2025, let’s leave behind generic, chemical-like scents and...

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5 ‘Gossip Girl’-inspired outfits for a posh Valentine’s evening

This Valentine’s Day, take fashion inspiration from these iconic characters hailing from the Upper East Side.
Jada Lee, Contributing Writer February 14, 2025

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with your significant other, your friends or solo, building a stylish outfit to wear is always a must for the occasion. And what...

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Norma Kamali invents and reinvents herself at NYFW

The installation featured classics and new takes on Kamali’s extensive line of work.
Grace Tan, Identity & Equity Editor February 13, 2025

Frederick Anderson brings gothic glamour to Paradise Club

Frederick Anderson brings gothic glamour to Paradise Club

Set against a deep red backdrop with moody lighting, Anderson’s show evoked old Hollywood glamour with a contemporary, avant-garde twist.
Daphne Zhu, Beauty & Style Editor February 13, 2025

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Global Fashion Collective highlights 3 East Asian designers at NYFW

Sunday evening’s runway showcased a powerful trio of designers who use fashion to portray everything from mermaids to the anxieties of living in a big city.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor February 12, 2025