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

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All content by Lauren Craddock
Model brings natural hair to Victoria Secret runway

Model brings natural hair to Victoria Secret runway

Lauren Craddock, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
Model of color Maria Borges wears her hair natural and curly this season, taking a step in the right direction for the fashion industry.

Proposed law could protect underage models

Lauren Craddock, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
Representative pens underage protection bill for fashion's upcoming generation.

Baking basics: from measuring to mixing

Lauren Craddock, Staff Writer October 13, 2015
WSN's Guide to Baking for Dummies.

Chromat Spring/Summer 2016

Lauren Craddock, Staff Writer September 12, 2015
Chromat Spring/Summer 2016
Changing hair color is a quick affordable way to update your style for the summer.

Hair trends to turn heads this summer

Lauren Craddock, Staff Writer April 28, 2015
How to recreate the biggest hairstyle trends for the summer.
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Fashion classes to check out for fall

Lauren Craddock, Staff Writer April 15, 2015
A list of some of the best fashion courses offered for the Fall 2015 semester.
Left to right: @cremedelachic, @fashionista_com, @iamgalla, @runawayinla, @zanarassi

Instagram accounts that explore fashion, style

Lauren Craddock, Staff Writer April 2, 2015
The top 5 NYC-based Instagrams to follow for style inspiration.

FIT exhibit showcases actress Lauren Bacall’s closet

Lauren Craddock, Staff Writer March 25, 2015
A review of the new FIT exhibit on the actress and model Lauren Bacall.
 Narrative Threads features a wide variety of styles by Gallatin students and faculty.

‘Threads’ weaves together 21 collections

Lauren Craddock, Staff Writer March 4, 2015
A review of Narrative Threads: The Gallatin Fashion Show.
Georgine Fall/Winter 2015

Georgine Fall/Winter 2015

Lauren Craddock, Staff Writer February 17, 2015
A review of the Georgine Fall/Winter 2015 collection.
The SOHO Sample Store, a holiday pop-up shop on Mulberry Street, offers discounted designer looks.

Sample sales for holiday shopping

Lauren Craddock, Staff Writer December 2, 2014

Shoppers armed with credit cards, walking shoes and gift lists can only mean that the holiday season has arrived. Black Friday brought in millions of dollars in revenue with long...

Our lives as: Abercrombie, Club Monaco employees

Lauren Craddock, Staff Writer November 10, 2014

Horror stories from people who work in retail for tireless hours in low-paid conditions have become commonplace. This is not the case, however, for CAS sophomore Michael DeLuca,...

The Olsen Twins are symbols of high fashion and would make for a trendy couple's look on Halloween.

Fashion inspires Halloween costumes

Lauren Craddock, Staff Writer October 29, 2014
As Halloween approaches, high fashion costumes are proving themselves as easy to create and fun to wear.
It is important to treat your feet well after walking for hours in the city.

Destress with at-home spa treatments

Lauren Craddock, Contributing Writer October 15, 2014
With New York Spa Week taking over the final weeks of October, proper pampering for the crafty New Yorker on a student budget means DIY facials, pedicures and all-around relaxation regimes. Treating yourself and turning your home into a miniature spa is an easy alternative to purchasing high-priced, upscale salon packages.
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’70s looks seen at Milan FW

Lauren Craddock, Contributing Writer September 24, 2014
A recap of some of the top shows from Milan's Spring/Summer 15 Fashion Week.

Dina Simao Spring/Summer 2015

Lauren Craddock, Contributing Writer September 9, 2014

As the music changed from urban upbeat modern tastes to the beats of Angola and the lights came up to a plain white runway, Dina Simao, in true Dina Simao fashion, entered the...

Lucrecia Moreira Spring/Summer 2015

Lauren Craddock, Contributing Writer September 9, 2014

In the world of fashion, buttons serve multiple purposes – one being to fasten two pieces of fabric together or, in a more creative approach, to add a small element of design...

Feelo’je Spring/Summer 2015

Lauren Craddock, Contributing Writer September 9, 2014

As the Feelo’je Collection took place, the music created an islander vibe composing the heritage of the Anguillan designer and the style of the swimwear collection itself. The...

Yhaniqua Lopes Spring/Summer 2015

Lauren Craddock, Contributing Writer September 9, 2014

The Yhaniqua Lopes Spring/Summer 2015 Collection easily illustrated the designer’s personal proverb: to inspire women to be strong & fearless. The designs exhibited Lopes’...