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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....

Sugartooth Tours will satisfy the sweet tooths of many. Those who participate will take a tour around six dessert places in New York City.

Valentine’s Day Dessert Tour is Sweeter Than Sugar

Drew Lederman, Contributing Writer February 8, 2017
Valentine's Day is all about celebrating all types of love, and there is no better way to celebrate it than with candy. If you want to get creative this Valentines Day, spread the love by bringing a special someone, a friend, or just yourself, to Sugartooth Tours’ Valentine's Day dessert tour.
Juliana Fonseca-Alesso takes a bite out of two pizza slices simultaneously during the week in which she tried eating only pizza.

I Tried… Eating Only Pizza for a Week

Juliana Fonseca-Alesso, Contributing Writer February 8, 2017
Is it possible to only eat pizza for a week? Read about what happened when our lactose intolerant writer tried to for a week!
Trdelnik is a popular pastry in Prague that originated in Slovakia a few years ago. The confection — rolled dough topped with cinnamon, sugar and walnuts — has become quite popular among tourists and comes with a variety of fillings.

Czeching Out Some Traditional Czech Cuisine

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer February 7, 2017
The Czech Republic is known for its gorgeous architecture and revolutionary history, but not so much for its food. Check out some of Ankita Bhanot's favorite traditional dishes!
Freshman Aaliyah Jackson takes advantage of NYU's free bike share program. She uses the bikes for her job as a bike messenger.

On the Job: Aaliyah Jackson Bikes for Bucks

Pamela Jew, Staff Writer February 7, 2017
Steinhardt freshman Aaliyah Jackson uses NYU's BikeShare program to work as a courier around the city.
200 Instagram users met up at City Hall and made their way to Williamsburg on Friday, January 27th.  They photographed and modeled for each other along the way.

Students Take Instagram Beyond the Touchscreen

Flavia Alka Sinha, Contributing Writer February 7, 2017
The rise of Instameets around the world is allowing dedicated users to access Instagram from outside the digital world.
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.
At 160 2nd Avenue, Nicoletta serves a fresh Midwestern perspective on classic Italian cuisine.

Nicoletta Puts Midwestern Twist On Italian Classics

Drew Lederman, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
At first glance, the mix of the American midwest and classic Italian fare seems like the ultimate disaster, but Michael White's Nicoletta Pizzeria in the East Village manages to marry the flavours of these two distinctly different regions in menu items such as midwestern pizza and soft-serve gelato