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Beauty & Style

Fringe: Fall 2017

Fringe: Fall 2017

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor November 9, 2017
In the Fall 2017 edition of Fringe, our Beauty & Style team takes a look at the changing face of the beauty industry.
Balenciaga debuted the platform Crocs at Paris Fashion Week.

Unconventional Shoes: The New Fashion Trend?

Christopher Collado, Staff Writer November 7, 2017
Designers have featured some questionable footwear for spring, like clear boots and platform Crocs. Are NYU students bold enough to take on the trend?
Violet nail polish is never an outdated idea to emulate fall fashion.

Festive Nail Art

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor November 7, 2017
Feeling festive? Try out these fall nail art designs to embrace the season.
Tisch alumna Camila Mendes stars in the CW’s Riverdale. Her character Veronica’s style is very polished and elegant.

TV Shows to Watch for Fashion Inspiration

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer November 6, 2017
Once upon a time we looked towards "Sex and the City" or "Gossip Girl" for fashion inspiration. Now, these current TV shows are serving up some serious looks.
Louis Vuitton has a new free exhibit in downtown New York City, Volez, Voguez, Voyagez. The collection guides visitors through the history of Louis Vuitton, from its beginnings as a luggage brand to today’s red carpet staple.

Vuitton’s Volez, Voguez, Voyagez

Amelia McBain, Staff Writer November 6, 2017
Louis Vuitton's exhibition recently opened in New York City, giving visitors a historical look on the fashion house's work.
L Train Vintage is a vintage chain store of 6 locations including Williamsburg, East Village, East Williamsburg, West Williamsburg, Bushwick, Gowanus.

Save the Earth; Shop Vintage?

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer October 31, 2017
Vintage shopping is a viable way to reduce, reuse and recycle, and to start conversation about sustainability and conscious consumerism.
Tommy Hilfiger launched a disability-inclusive clothing line this month.

Tommy Hilfiger Releases Disability-Inclusive Collection

Liv Chai, Staff Writer October 31, 2017
Tommy Hilfiger's newest collection, Tommy Adaptive, provides comfortable and accessible clothing for people with disabilities.
Famous producer Harvey Weinstein has been accused of multiple occasions of abuse from multiple actresses. These stories started the trending #MeToo campaign, where women share their experiences of abuse.

Sexual Harassment in Fashion

Amelia McBain, Staff Writer October 30, 2017
Voices from fashion models are adding to the #metoo movement on social media, calling out men like photographer Terry Richardson for predatory behavior.
Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Anna Wintour and chief commercial and creative officer of Vice announced a new collaboration between their two publications titled Project Vs.

Vice and Vogue Announce Project Vs

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor October 30, 2017
Vice and Vogue recently announced the inception of Project Vs, a collaboration between the media companies.
Videos of pimple popping has always been an extreme interest or turn-off since some people find them fun to watch while some think they are disgusting and disturbing.

To Pop or Not to Pop?

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer October 24, 2017
Engrossing or just plain gross, pimple popping videos have garnered a large viral following.
Recreating your denim items by DIY embroidery not only goes with the mainstream fashion but also adds a strong sense of statement to your closet.

DIY-able Denim

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor October 24, 2017
No need to go shopping for this season's denim trends. DIY and customize jeans already in your closet.
Although denim has found its way to be a part of everyone’s closet, popular brand Levi’s recently found itself the subject of an SNL skit.

When Fashion Gets a Sense of Humor

Liv Chai, Staff Writer October 23, 2017
Fashion parodies and memes make fashion less exclusive, while also opening up creative possibilities.