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

Washington Square News

Beauty & Style

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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

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Global Fashion Collective flaunts the abundance of spring at NYFW

Collections from a diverse selection of designers put a modern spin on traditional spring fashion Sunday afternoon.
Maggie Turner, Deputy Under the Arch Editor February 12, 2025

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Global Fashion Collective toys with heritage, nostalgia and the cosmos

Featuring a group of high school designers, Sunday morning’s runway saw looks that crossed boundaries between space and time.
Aashna Miharia, News Editor February 12, 2025

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Flying Solo’s 4th show at NYFW reinvents fashion basics

The fashion collective showcased a dynamic ensemble of designers who pushed the limits of medium, shape and size.
Julia Kim, Deputy Culture Editor February 10, 2025

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Michael DePaulo returns to NYFW with an entourage of futuristic florals

The designer’s collection embraced the artistry of contemporary couture, but left visitors wanting more.
Dharma Niles, News Editor February 10, 2025

For these fashion vendors, vintage never goes out of style

For these fashion vendors, vintage never goes out of style

At the Manhattan Vintage Show, a diverse community of fashion lovers prove that vintage hasn’t lost its soul.
Luke Adelson-Yan, Contributing Writer February 7, 2025

The Manhattan Vintage Show took me by surprise. As a student and native New Yorker interested in fashion, I’ve become quite familiar with New York’s vintage scene. From Chelsea...