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A pattern of various multicolored sneakers in front of a blue background.

7 stylish sneakers for the season

Casual and comfortable, these kicks will get you through all of fall.
Olivia Condell, Contributing Writer September 18, 2024

Chilly September mornings mean fall is just around the corner. With the semester in full swing, now is the time to transition back to sneakers after a long summer of slides and...

Six models wearing all black, walking down a runway in a single-file line.

Frederick Anderson delivers African glam and elegance in his Spring 2025 collection

Showcasing his creative view of modern Africa, Frederick Anderson launched an alluring, ready-to-wear line at New York Fashion Week.
Andrea Lui, Culture Editor September 13, 2024

A model wears a pink and green tweed jacket in front of clothing racks.

Californian brand St. John puts an edgy twist on vintage classics at NYFW

In St. John’s spring collection, timeless textures are brought to life with the colors and embellishments of the late 1960s.
Karina Rower, Under the Arch Editor September 13, 2024

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Andrew Kwon’s ‘ephemeral’ embraces fantastical floral fashion

Ethereal and intimate, Andrew Kwon’s Spring/Summer 2025 New York Fashion Week show transports viewers into another world.
Shiphrah Moses, Culture Editor September 12, 2024

Glowing crystal archways, sprawling floral arrangements and orchestral music greeted guests as they entered the show. While most New York Fashion Week shows featured rows of seating...

A model wearing a black hat and hoodie with orange accents, a white undershirt and black pants and shoes walks down a white tiled runway while carrying a beige bag with green leaves.

Flying Solo returns to NYFW, attempting to push the fashion envelope

The NYFW presentation featured 12 up-and-coming designers.
Blake McAlpin, Contributing Writer September 11, 2024

A woman in black watches chefs preparing food in the kitchen behind a glass wall.

Where Din Tai Fung goes, my heart goes with it

There’s a lot more to the restaurant than the chocolate mochi dumplings you’ve seen on TikTok.
Lauren Ng, Dining Editor September 11, 2024

An N.Y.U. flag flying in the sky, with an American flag draped over the left side and a Chinese flag on the right.

How multicultural clubs helped me find my place at NYU

My experience in the Asian Cultural Union helped shape my identity on campus.
Grace Tan, Identity & Equity Editor September 10, 2024

As I enter my senior year, I’ve been reflecting on the people and experiences that have made my time here so special. While my study away program and internships have influenced...

Three images of models in a side-by-side collage.

Art and activism: A NYFW experience in Times Square

The Fashion Week Experience combined fashion with activism to call for an end to gun violence.
Ishani Paul, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

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Victor de Souza’s ‘The Rabbit hOle of Style’ puts a summery twist on ’80s grunge

Florals and studs may seem like an unfit pairing, but designer Victor de Souza brings these elements together in his Spring/Summer 2025 New York Fashion Week show.
Julia Diorio, Arts Editor September 9, 2024

A model wearing a long light-blue spaghetti-strap dress walks in the middle of 10 other models standing in a circle.

New York Men’s Day blurs the boundaries of conventional gendered clothing

Ten designers presented collections that will give male presenting individuals more options for their wardrobe.
Annie Emans, Beauty & Style Editor September 9, 2024

An illustration of the Washington Square Park arch and fountain. The words “BACK TO SCHOOL,” are above the words “Ins and Outs.” On the left is a smiling figure under a sunny sky and on the right is an angry figure under a cloudy sky.

Everything in and out for back to school

Change the trajectory of your semester with tips from WSN’s Culture Desk.

It’s never too late to kill old habits and try new things, even if you are entering your senior year at NYU. Perhaps you want to become more adventurous and push yourself to...

A person in a white top, jeans and pink strawberry earrings sits on a park bench with a pink tote bag.

Style on the Square

These first-day ‘fits make great first impressions.
Annie Emans, Beauty & Style Editor September 5, 2024