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

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Beauty & Style

Nicholas K. F/W 2017

Nicholas K. F/W 2017

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer February 9, 2017

  Metallics reigned supreme, velvet made its mark and the one-hoop earring announced its return all in the span of Nicholas K’s Fall/Winter 2017 runway show. These...

Hayley Elsaesser F/W 2017

Hayley Elsaesser F/W 2017

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer February 9, 2017

  A burst of color set the playful and animated mood in Hayley Elsaesser’s Fall/Winter 2017 presentation. Elsaesser, clad in a long, bright coat and neon blue hair,...

Kendall Miles F/W 2017

Kendall Miles F/W 2017

Faith Choi, Contributing Writer February 8, 2017

With forecasts of a snow storm approaching New York, the Kendall Miles Fall/Winter 2017 collection gives sound proof that there's more to winter shoes than the standard Uggs....

PH5 F/W 2017

PH5 F/W 2017

Carson Kessler, Staff Writer February 8, 2017

A dreamy scene of milky white flooded the Bortolami Gallery as inflatable, white spheres effortlessly hung from the rafters, providing a clean background for PH5’s vibrant...

Roumel6 F/W 2017

Pamela Jew, Staff Writer February 8, 2017

Velvet and fishnets brought a sense of sensuality and decadent elegance together in the Roumel6 Fall/Winter 2017 presentation. Birthed in 2015, Roumel6 is the premiere fashion...

Epson Digital Couture F/W 2017

Michaela Hoffman, Violet Vision Editor February 8, 2017

Epson brought back its signature vibrancy and diversity for the third installment of their Digital Couture Project event, held at the IAC Building in the Meatpacking District....

Though only 15 years old, this model stands on a podium at the Raun LaRose Presentation.

Ageism Plagues the Fashion Industry

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
In the fashion industry, trends come and go, style evolves and timeless pieces are never a dime a dozen. But what’s rarely mentioned is that this philosophy extends to people as well — models suffer the most from the prevalence of ageism in the fashion world.
With modern society's growing reliance on technology, the era of brick-and-mortar storefronts may be coming to an end. Though some people continue to try on clothes in physical stores, that is becoming less of the case as online shopping becomes more popular.

The End of Brick-and-Mortar

Chloe Tran, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
In 2017, do we still need physical retail stores, especially in a digital age when it consistently saves time and energy to order online?
Retinol, or Vitamin A1, is an anti-aging ingredient that’s available through prescriptions and even at the drugstore

Try Using Retinol Products in Your Skincare Routine

Sona Shekhawat, Contributing Writer February 3, 2017
If you're looking to turn back the clock by reducing wrinkles and acne scars, look no further. Skincare products which include retinol are all the rage these days.
Thaddeus O'Neil F/W 2017

Thaddeus O’Neil F/W 2017

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor February 3, 2017

A little bit of neon and disco brought the party to the Thaddeus O’Neil Fall/Winter 2017 presentation. Before the models entered the room, the audience looked upon a neon...

General Idea F/W 2017

General Idea F/W 2017

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor February 2, 2017

Streamlined and architectural, the General Idea Fall/Winter 2017 collection brought back some of the same successful elements from designer Bumsuk Choi’s F/W 2016 season....

Rochambeau F/W 2017

Rochambeau F/W 2017

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor February 2, 2017

Designers Joshua Cooper and Laurence Chandler’s newest Rochambeau runway show, “Myopia”, was a whirlwind for the senses. Punk music blared while masked figures danced...