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

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

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Beauty & Style

(Staff Photo by Ellie Ballou)

Yuna Yang S/S 2020

Ellie Ballou September 18, 2019

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

Jack Dylan Sorenson, CAS senior, is a collector of vintage fashion from 1930 to 1949. (Photo by Tatiana Velasco)

Meet the CAS Senior With a 1930s Wardrobe

Travel back in time with Jack Dylan Sorensen’s collection of vintage menswear.
Tatiana Velasco, Staff Writer September 16, 2019

Walking around campus, you might catch a glimpse of him — wearing a pair of laced up Oxfords, high-waisted trousers, a long-collared button-down shirt, a Windsor knotted tie...

Sarah Teskova, Steinhardt Junior, a student photographer working for Harper's Bazaar Czech Republic. (Photo by Ellie Bates)

Steinhardt Junior Reports at the Forefront of Prague’s Fashion Scene

From Prague to New York, Sarah Teskova is covering fashion worldwide.
Sara Miranda, Contributing Writer September 16, 2019

A picture is worth a thousand words. To Steinhardt junior Sarah Teskova, the stories and images of fashion are worth a thousand more. A budding fashion journalist, Teskova’s...

(Photo by Natasha Fenga)

Oxford Fashion Studio I S/S 2020

Kylie Smith, Staff Writer September 15, 2019

Guests at Pier 59 hummed with electric anticipation on Saturday in anticipation of the Oxford Fashion Studio Show I. As the lights lowered and the music changed, the crowd...

From cowboy boots to simple designer clothes, NYU students reflect on trends they have had enough of. (Staff Illustration by Min Ji Kim)

Students Dish on Tired Trends

Break up with your wardrobe, I’m bored.
Yaprak Ugurses, Staff Writer September 13, 2019

A blue-haired bohemian sophomore, a first-year clothed head-to-toe in black and a girl wearing a mini neon dress in perfect harmony with the color of her hair weave through the...

(Staff Photo by Julia McNeill)

I Love Pretty S/S 2020

Bella Gil, Beauty & Style Editor September 12, 2019

Designer Yang Juan’s I Love Pretty S/S 2020 Collection swept down the runway Friday, and each look was more extravagant than the last. Tulle frills mixed with leather harnesses...

Students and faculty reflect on how they acquired their first high end purchase and what it means to them. (Photo by Alex Tran)

Worth the Investment? The Hidden Payoffs of High Fashion

From confidence to conservation, your first luxury purchase can reflect your values in a way that’s worth the investment.
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer September 12, 2019

The first high-end purchase. Though far from affordable for everyone, it’s an important milestone for many. Whether a gift or the culmination of months of saving up, a luxury...

(Photo by Natasha Fenga)

Flying Solo Ready To Wear S/S 2020

September 9, 2019

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

(Photo by Natasha Fenga)

Flying Solo Couture S/S 2020

September 9, 2019

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

CAS sophomore Liora Rafailova in a brown button-down shirt with swirling fleur-de-lis imagery and intricate diamond-shaped embroidery. (Photo by Ashley Wu)

The Golden Lining of a Thrifted Find

Piece Out is a Beauty & Style series where students discuss their favorite wardrobe pieces and the stories behind them.
Ashley Wu, Staff Writer September 9, 2019

Fashion has the ability to represent the type of person you are, and to express your inner personality or feelings through your outer self. CAS sophomore Liora Rafailova is a firm...

Gallatin sophomore Elizabeth “Elle” Plummer  debuts her fashion line, Mods in America. (Photo by Chad Evans)

Gallatin Sophomore Debuts Timeless Fashion Line

The chic sophistication of Mods In America.
Chad Evans, Staff Writer September 9, 2019

Partygoers on the Upper West Side mingled and sipped vintage cocktails as moody oldies hits blared from an appropriately mod turntable. This cool Saturday afternoon launch party...

Aphrodite Dry Cleaners is often frequented by NYU students due to its proximity to Washington Square Park. (Staff Photo by Min Ji Kim)

Pressed for Success

The best spots near campus for all your dry cleaning, tailoring and laundry needs.
Divya Nelakonda, Staff Writer September 9, 2019

The start of a new school year doesn’t just mean new classes and new school supplies. It also means preparing your best suit for a job interview and wondering how to get the...