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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

Beauty & Style

Students talk about their fashion change during the seasons and how it affects their identity. (Photo by Tatiana Perez)

Show Some Skin This Spring

Mallori Albright, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
Shoulders are meant to be bare this spring. Find out how to wear each style here.
Fashion and beauty industries start to make more progress towards a wider variety of nude color tones.

Fashion Industry Trending Toward Inclusivity Despite Previously Lagging

Medardo Perez, Staff Writer April 19, 2016
Christian Louboutin spearheads fashion industry diversity. Beauty industry diversity is progressing as well.
Gucci's ad campaign, Cruise 2016 was recently banned in the UK by the Advertising Standards Authority because the model was too thin.

Moderate Progress Toward Body Positivity Is Not Enough

Lauren Tavares, Contributing Writer April 19, 2016
With the recent banning of Gucci’s Cruise 2016 campaign, the high fashion brands may be finally starting to get the message.
If you are in need of some hair treatment, head over to a blow-dry bar to get fixed up!

Don’t Have Time to Blow Dry Your Hair? Have Someone Else Do It For You

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer April 19, 2016
A roundup of the chicest and most affordable blow dry bars around campus for NYU students.
MBA grad Olivia Fay started her fashion brand Rallier to provide uniforms for girls in Kenya.

Olivia Fay Rallies for Socially Responsible Fashion

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor April 18, 2016
Olivia Fay a Stern MBA grad, from the class of 2015 recently launched her socially responsible fashion brand, Rallier.
With the choker coming back into style, here are so simple tips to make sure that you look your best.

How to Rock a Choker This Spring

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer April 14, 2016
The Do's and Don'ts of how to rock this '90s classic accessory, today.
The power of Instagram to create a group of followers for your blog is immense.

Get Your Style Instafamous Fast

Medardo Perez, Contributing Writer April 11, 2016
We interviewed two NYU students who are on the rise of Instafame and they gave us their app secrets.
70s shoe trends are back and better than ever with a large variety of fashionable, trendy options.

‘70s Shoes Make a Comeback

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer April 11, 2016
The '70s are back this spring and we've rounded up the best shoes to spruce up your wardrobe.
In an effort to promote and poke fun at body-positive campaigns, Aerie launched #AerieMan and received mixed reviews.

Men’s Body Positivity Is No Joke

Camille Larkins, Contributing Writer April 4, 2016
The body positivity Aerieman campaign, while it may have been a well intentioned hoax, made light of a serious issue regarding our society's body image ideals.

Working in Fashion Out of the City

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer April 4, 2016
Not staying in NYC this summer? There are plenty of fashion related opportunities that don't include picking up coffees for fashion publications.
Karina Gamez, the designer behind KARIGAM, takes inspiration from the architecture and landscapes of Venezuela.

10 Latina Designers About to Break Into the Mainstream Fashion Industry

Carson Kessler, Staff Writer March 29, 2016
Read about Latina designers making waves in the fashion world.
As the centerpoint of the new Barneys flagship, the spiral staircase leads customers through retail heaven.

Barneys Brings Luxe Downtown

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor March 28, 2016
After 20 years, the original Barneys New York flagship store reopens its doors with a completely modernized renovation.