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

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

Washington Square News

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Dancers stole the show at the 2022 Uplive x Hekka NYFW runway show

Everyone had the same favorite moment of the Uplive x Hekka show. And it had nothing to do with the clothing.
Tess Tamar, Contributing Writer February 17, 2022

Influencers flooded Moonlight Studios, taking pictures and posting videos as they waited for the show to start. Celebrities filled the crowd, from Maye Musk, mother of Elon Musk,...

(Photo by Jack Hyler)

New York Men’s Day presents emerging menswear and genderless designs

Five designers showcase new collections at the morning presentation of New York Men’s Day, updating and expanding on menswear in new and exciting ways.
Tess Tamar, Contributing Writer February 14, 2022

The dissonant sound of techno-pop and house playing simultaneously filled the entrance hall of Canoe Studios on the morning of Feb. 11. Five designers were showcasing their menswear...

(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)

Chuks Collins goes through a style metamorphosis

Designer Chuks Collins presented a Spring/Summer 2022 collection influenced by butterfly cocoons and African prints.
Tess Tamar, Contributing Writer September 15, 2021

  Upbeat music and velvet walls set a celebratory mood for British-Nigerian designer Chuks Collins’ Spring/Summer 2022 collection. Before the presentation, waiters...

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VFiles Runway S/S 2020

Tess Tamar, Contributing Writer September 6, 2019

Crowds of eccentrically dressed attendees lined up around the Barclays Center on Thursday night, hoping to snag a coveted standby wristband that VFILES announced to their 400,000...

Oxford Fashion Studio I F/W 2019

Oxford Fashion Studio I F/W 2019

Tess Tamar, Contributing Writer February 10, 2019

The line for the Oxford Fashion Studio Show I was out the door well before the show started. Countless colors of fur coats lined the side of Pier 59 Studios as guests...

Erin Peden sits with her friends at Dragcon.

Die Hard Fans Dress to Impress at DragCon

Fans of RuPaul's Drag Race dressed to impress at DragCon last weekend.
Tess Tamar, Contributing Writer October 3, 2018
Fans of RuPaul's Drag Race dressed to impress at DragCon last weekend.
Supima Design Competition S/S 2019

Supima Design Competition S/S 2019

Tess Tamar, Contributing Writer September 6, 2018

In Supima’s 11th annual design competition, seven students enrolled in fashion programs across the United States competed for a chance to win $10,000 and get their name and...