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Beauty & Style

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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...

(Kiara Mujica and Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Shop less, capsule wardrobe more

No more frantic mornings and impulsive purchases — just an intentional, sustainable closet full of pieces you’ll actually wear.
Ella Kwon, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

I’m no psychic, but I know somewhere in your closet, there’s some article of clothing collecting dust on a hanger that you no longer gravitate toward. There’s no shame in...

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These star-studded fashion brands are here to stay

From Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS to Tyler, the Creator’s Golf Wang, here are some celebrity brands with pieces worth the splurge.
Ella Kwon, Staff Writer April 3, 2025

What’s more unstable than first-year relationships and the Wi-Fi in the basement of Bobst Library? Fashion trends. They’re constantly changing, and it’s easy to be deterred...

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Give your bag a makeover with these 4 charms for spring

Manifest the warm weather with these seasonal bag charms.
Yanel Siqueiros, Contributing Writer April 2, 2025

From scarves to badges, personalized accessories are a great way to show off your own style — but if you’re looking for something a little more playful, try a bag charm for...

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5 overrated viral beauty products to scroll past

A chronically online girl’s trial of disappointing products.
Sreya Nair, Contributing Writer March 21, 2025

“Don’t trust the internet” — a statement we’ve all heard from professors and parents. But I would be lying if I said I didn’t consult Reddit, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube...

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Step into spring with these 7 sneakers

Spring calls for a sneaker refresh — here are seven options to add some spunk to your footwear.
Roshan Rao, Contributing Writer March 20, 2025

It’s time to stop wearing all black. If you’re anything like me, winter is the time to wear literally anything and everything black in order to absorb as much heat as possible....