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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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Student designers explore social division at Program Board fashion show

The Tuesday runway featured students from several local schools, who reflected on the theme “Everything in Pieces” through their experimental designs.
Rachael Khan, Contributing Writer April 3, 2026

Experimental designs took the NYU runway on Tuesday night, where the Program Board’s third annual fashion show took over a packed, dimly lit Eisner & Lubin Auditorium. Led...

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Q&A: NYU Law vice dean on her journey to fashion law

Jeanne Fromer discussed the legal complexities that complicate the fashion industry and shared advice for students looking to enter the field.
Mariana Arboleda, Staff Writer April 3, 2026

Now more than ever, fashion brands are both experimenting with unexpected collaborations and navigating tough legal battlegrounds. Lululemon recently sued Costco over product dupes,...

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Your inside guide to maximizing retail sales

Get the most out of your money with these three shopping tips.
Christobelle Rudes, Staff Writer April 3, 2026

Nothing annoys me more than buying a piece of clothing at full price, only to see it marked down a week later. It’s happened to me more times than I would care to admit, and...

(Jada Nakagawa for WSN)

What to wear during the NYC Half Marathon

Gear up with these high-end clothing items and equipment ahead of Sunday’s 13-mile race, with recommendations from NYU Run Club’s president.
Saranya Mandapaty, Contributing Writer March 13, 2026

The New York City Half Marathon will take over Brooklyn and Manhattan on Sunday, landing at an odd time for weather in the city. Coming off of February’s slushy sidewalks, March...

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‘Beyond Utility’ subverts practical fashion for personal expression

Displayed across three sections — workwear, military and craft — this exhibition explores mediums of nonconformity through reinterpreted utilitarian fashion.
Shreeya Goyal, Beauty & Style Editor March 3, 2026

In The Museum at FIT’s Goodman Center Lobby, each display in “Beyond Utility” revises functional fashion across themes of domesticity, combat and labor. Curated as a capstone...

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How NYU students are expanding access to sustainable fashion

From mending denim to learning machine sewing, students are rethinking fashion through repair and reuse.
Suhani Bhatt, Contributing Writer February 20, 2026

In a typical week at NYU, a classroom on 370 Jay St. is filled with students threading sewing needles, patching worn denim and learning how to use sewing machines for the first...