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Jeanette Limas F/W 2017

Jeanette Limas F/W 2017

Sarah Jackson, Contributing Writer February 10, 2017

Jeanette Limas fashioned her first dresses from curtains in her mother’s home. The earthy tones and light, silken textures of the dresses featured in her namesake Fall/Winter...

Zoya To describes her life abroad at NYU Paris, comparing her expectations to reality.

Paris: The Dangerous Dream of Expectations

Zoya To, Contributing Writer February 10, 2017
Zoya To reflects on the moving to Paris for the wrong reasons and learning to love the city.

BERENIK F/W 2017

Krista Burton, Contributing Writer February 10, 2017

The BERENIK F/W 2017 presentation began with models moving from their grouped standings to create a circle around flooring covered with prints of abstract paintings. They then fell...

Noon by Noor F/W 2017

Courtney Dodge, Contributing Writer February 10, 2017

Classic tan pieces opened the Noon By Noor Fall/Winter 2017 show with a bit of a tease, perhaps opting to save the best for last. After a few moments of questioning whether there...

Ame Amour Fall/Winter 2017

Ane Amour F/W 2017

Michaela Hoffman, Violet Vision Editor February 9, 2017

Despite the snow outside, Ane Amour heated things up with Fall/Winter 2017 show, titled “Daughters of Artemis.” The collection was intended to evoke the unrestrained elements...

Ohlin/D Fall Winter 2017

Ohlin/D F/W 2017

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer February 9, 2017

Ohlin/D proclaimed the librarian look as the new chic with its Fall/Winter 2017 collection. The presentation highlighted soft hemlines and a pastel palette. White silk blouses...

Desigual Fall/Winter 2017

Desigual F/W 2017

Gabriella Bower, Editor-at-Large February 9, 2017

Desigual Fall/Winter 2017 was your inner '90s Avril Lavigne meets the Olsen Twins fantasy closet. Plaids, fishnets, pageboy hats and puff ball accessories were seen on nearly...

Rinat Brodach F/W 2017

Geomari Martinez, Contributing Writer February 9, 2017

  Eclectically ethereal house funk music rightfully accompanied the enigmatic beauty of Rinat Brodach’s Fall/Winter 2017 collection. With the release of her first...

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...

WSN’s weekly roundup of the best classes you can take at NYU is here.

Week 2: Make the Most of Your Schedule With These Favorite Classes

Aiysha Sadana, Contributing Writer February 9, 2017
Continuing the favorite classes series, experienced students share their favorite classes in hopes of helping other NYU students not miss out on the best NYU classes.
An empty classroom in 194 Mercer Street. WSN has compiled a list of the best excuses students have conjured to skip class.

My Dog Ate My Homework and Other Excuses

Kate Holland, Contributing Writer February 9, 2017
Hear what student's best excuses are for missing class; you might learn some new tricks.
Club fest for the Spring Semester occurred on January 25th at Kimmel.  Only the 665 clubs that were officially established through the extensive application process were allowed to recruit.

Club Application Process Opens Doors for Few

Fernanda Nunes, Contributing Writer February 9, 2017
Although NYU has a wide variety of clubs on campus, many more never become official. The notoriously hard club application process recently accepted only six clubs into the new club development program.