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Beauty & Style

Finlay Mangan is a freshman from CAS. His career just happened to start with modeling for Gucci’s 2020 Autumn Winter Menswear runway show at Milan Fashion Week. (Staff photo by Alex Tran)

From Student to Gucci Runway Model in Just a Few Months

CAS first-year has been modeling for less than a year, but already has Gucci tucked under his belt.
Chad Evans, Staff Writer February 9, 2020

Upon being signed, Finlay Mangan’s agency asked him what his ideal modeling gig would be. He answered that it would be a Gucci runway show, citing their eclecticism and dominance...

Is it the end of the sneakers as we know it? (Photo by Edelawit Hussien)

Hot Takes by Chad: Collaboration Overload to the Future of Footwear

Chad Evans talks the worst of 2020 fashion, including Houdini chic and logo x logo collaborations.
Chad Evans, Staff Writer February 6, 2020

The transition from January to February is a critical time for followers of fashion. Currently, we are in the midst of couture and men’s fashion weeks, and the women’s ready-to-wear...

NYU Alum April Franzino is the Beauty Director of Good Housekeeping Magazine. (Photo from Pixabay)

Beauty and Barrymore — How This NYU Alum Made It Big

This NYU alumna is living out her dream as a Beauty Director at Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day and Prevention magazines.
Marielle Marlys, Staff Writer February 6, 2020

It’s not every day that one gets to dine alongside Drew Barrymore while overlooking the New York City skyline. But for April Franzino, an NYU alumna and the current Beauty Director...

NYU students recommend some less well known beauty YouTubers. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)

Four Beauty YouTubers You Need to Watch

Discover four YouTubers who will help you achieve your best beauty looks.
Tatiana Velasco, Deputy Culture Editor February 4, 2020

Whether you are a newbie to the beauty community or a seasoned makeup artist, YouTube is where most people go to learn new tips and tricks. You may find yourself captivated by...

The new year means resolutions in both beauty and style. (Photo by Elaine Chen)

2020: The Year of Fashion Risks and Hydrated Skin

Students reflect on their New Year’s resolutions for fashion and skincare.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer January 30, 2020

“New year, new me.” We see the same phrase spam our social media feeds every new year. But as we enter 2020, the stakes are so much higher. Screw “new year, new me.” This...

Start taking care of your skin with a simple and effective routine. (Photo by Alexandra Chan)

Simple Steps for Smooth Skin

Divya Nelakonda, Beauty & Style Editor January 27, 2020

Skincare. It’s one of the biggest crazes as of late; and there is no better time than college to build a skincare routine to both repair existing issues and prevent future complications....

Replace the old-fashioned leather Moto jacket with a trendy leather blazer this winter. (Photo by Talia Barton)

NYU Trend Report: New Decade Edition

Welcome back, Violets. What will we be wearing this semester?
Bella Gil, Culture Editor January 27, 2020

As the decades come and go, to our Gen Z luck, certain forgotten trends ebb and flow. Items we never wanted to be caught wearing are now at the top of our lists, and those we used...

The WSN Culture Desk introduces the trends of the season. (Staff Illustration by Min Ji Kim)

NYU Trend Report: Winter Edition

What are the most fashionable students in the most fashionable city in the U.S. wearing?
Carol Lee, Culture Editor December 2, 2019

Although chilly weather and chilling finals have most college students scrambling for their sweats, NYU students still strive for style. Below are some of the trends you’ll be...

Art print designed by Annalise Dragonetti, a CAS junior, who owns a successful business selling jewelry, home decor, art prints, and tarot cards. (Via Instagram @terrasoleil)

Written in the Stars: Student-Run Shop Curates Whimsical Pieces

For astrology and jewelry lovers, CAS junior Annalise Dragonetti’s shop Terra Soleil has it all.
Tessa Kilcline, Staff Writer November 25, 2019

A quick scroll through CAS junior Annalise Dragonetti’s Instagram is an inside look into her personal aesthetic as well as her business’ — moody, earthy tones with touches...

Autumn Samuels, steinhardt senior, who is the president of Fashion Business Association. She reflects on her style evolution from first year to senior year. (Via Instagram @itsautsams)

Fashion Business Association President Reflects on Her Style Evolution

A senior reflects on how her college experiences influenced her style since coming to NYU.
Tatiana Velasco, Staff Writer November 25, 2019

We’ve all been there: first-years carrying over their high school wardrobe into college. But could your wardrobe at 18 still reflect your style by the time you graduate? Throughout...

From Anastasia to Glossier, the WSN Culture Desk recommend some of their favorite eyebrow products. (Staff Illustration by Min Ji Kim)

Culture Loves: Brow Product Edition

"If eyes are the windows to the soul, then eyebrows are the frame."

Eyebrows are one of those features that really change your face. And unless you’re one of those uber-blessed, uber-annoying people who came out of the womb sporting full and...

Jill Fabiano is a CAS Senior and certifiable sample sale expert. (Courtesy of Jill Fabiano)

How to Shop Sample Sales, as Told by a Sample Sale Addict

CAS senior Jill Fabiano has perfected the art of sample sale shopping.
Kylie Smith, Contributing Writer November 18, 2019

If you’re confused about sample sales, you’re not alone. Movies and TV shows set in New York City have painted a cryptic picture of these crazy clearances. See: the chaos of...