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

Washington Square News

All content by Sophie Fay Shaw
Toutiao X All Comes From Nothing S/S 2017

Toutiao X All Comes From Nothing S/S 2017

Sophie Fay Shaw, Violet Vision Editor September 9, 2016

The Toutiao X All Comes From Nothing Spring/Summer 2017 presentation and runway show titled "Fashion in Bytes" displayed the close relationship between technology and fashion....

Runway-Ready Nails for Your Every Day Looks

Runway-Ready Nails for Your Every Day Looks

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer April 28, 2016
Looking for new nail trends? We'll give you a hand.

Gender-Based Fashion Stereotypes Don’t Belong in Politics

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
Political women should be remembered for their politics rather than their style.
First-Wave Feminism

First-Wave Feminism

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer April 21, 2016

Looking at the below-the-knee hemlines, drop-waist shifts and cloche hats of the 1920s from a modern perspective, the styles may seem conservative and antiquated....

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.
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.

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.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America have just announced their new plan to revitalize New York Fashion Week.

Tentative Conclusion at NYFW for CDFA

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer March 21, 2016
The CFDA finally comes to a conclusion for the revamp of NYFW.
The “See Now, Buy Now” approach that designers at the Fall 2016 Fasion Weeks have adopted has been met with criticism.

Runway to Wardrobe Faces Scrutiny

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer March 7, 2016
Karl Lagerfeld, amongst others, speak out before the official CFDA announcement of Fashion Week structure changes.
The new year means resolutions in both beauty and style. (Photo by Tatiana Perez)

Spring Beauty Trends: Wine Stained Lips, Power Ponytails and More

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer February 18, 2016
Classics are making a comeback but with a modern twist.
threeASFOUR Fall/Winter 2016

threeASFOUR Fall/Winter 2016

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer February 16, 2016

threeASFOUR designers Gabi Asfour, Angela Donhauser and Adi Gil create more than just inventive clothes, they put together productions that are a spectacle. Their Fall/Winter...

Photos courtesy of https://houghtonnyc.com/fall-winter-2016

Houghton Fall/Winter 2016

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer February 10, 2016

Houghton’s boutique style presentation for Fall 2016 was intimate yet airy. Held at the label’s West Chelsea atelier, the clothes were presented hanging or on dress forms....

Presentations are becoming an increasingly popular way for designers to showcase their fashion collections.

NYFW: Don’t Catwalk, Catpause

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer February 7, 2016
Traditional runway shows are becoming obsolete. Presentations are dominating the New York Fashion Week calendar.
Grace Coddington, who recently announced her retirement, has been the creative director of Vogue since 1988.

Coddington Steps Down at Vogue After 28 Years

Grace Coddington steps down as Creative Director of Vogue. Once again the fashion industry is left in a wake of uncertainty about what lies ahead for the future of fashion.
Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer February 1, 2016
After hinting at being burnt out from the workload, Grace Coddington is stepping down from her role as creative director of Vogue.