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Beauty & Style

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Collina Strada: F/W 2020

Maria Olloqui, Contributing Writer February 12, 2020

Collina Strada’s Fall/Winter 2020 Collection at The Dance embodies designer Hillary Taymour’s sustainable vision. The brand, which was initially known for its unusually-shaped...

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Pamella Roland: F/W 2020

Emma Li, Staff Photographer February 12, 2020

Read more of WSN’s New York Fashion Week coverage here. Email Emma Li at [email protected].

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Todd Hessert F/W 2020

Ishaan Parmar, Staff Photographer February 12, 2020

Read more of WSN’s New York Fashion Week coverage here. Email Ishaan Parmar at [email protected].

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N.Hoolywood F/W 2020

Daniela Ortiz, Staff Writer February 11, 2020

The lights in the New York City Masonic Hall went pitch black for a moment, and then a single spotlight appeared, illuminating a cellist on the main stage as he played with...

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Fashion Hong Kong F/W 2020

Faith Choi, Contributing Writer February 11, 2020

Collections are at the mercy of their designer. Often, they are reflections of a nation’s culture, a love note to a fragment of the past or a daring prediction of the future....

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Oqliq: F/W 2020

Olivia Bilbault, Contributing Writer February 11, 2020

Emerging out of Taiwan for its NYFW debut, oqLiq embodies the modernity and inclusivity of fashion today. oqLiq is a perfect blend of Taiwanese roots and chic street style,...

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Oxford Fashion Studio Runway F/W 2020

Chad Evans, Staff Writer February 11, 2020

A unique voice at New York Fashion Week, Oxford Fashion Studio staged a combined runway show featuring an array of both established and up-and-coming designers. This season’s...

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...