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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

All content by Yuuki Lubin
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5 shops you’ll regret sleeping on at this abandoned Chinatown mall

Instead of scrolling Depop, head to 75 E. Broadway, where shops carry designer pieces from vintage Junya Watanabe to avant-garde ready-to-wear.
Yuuki Lubin, Staff Writer December 11, 2025

Though the mall at 75 E. Broadway looks like a relic gathering dust, inside, a thrifter’s wonderland of vintage looks awaits. For fashion enthusiasts tired of doomscrolling through...

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NYC fashion wasn’t what I expected

My first impressions on fashion in New York City, as someone who felt stylistically trapped in Los Angeles.
Yuuki Lubin, Staff Writer November 20, 2025

Back in my dorm after a full day of orientation, I unpacked my clothing-stuffed suitcase and breathed a sigh of relief — and not just because I was exhausted out of my mind....

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#NYCSampleSale: The door to discounted luxury

As sample sales become mainstream, questions about the value of cheap overstock from high fashion brands arise.
Yuuki Lubin, Staff Writer November 13, 2025

SoHo glitters with dazzling storefronts housing all the big name brands you could think of: Louis Vuitton, Dior, Chanel and more. Customers seem to sleep walk when they enter these...

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Steinhardt junior crafts a love letter to home at Fashion Week Brooklyn

Lexi Fujita debuted “Omiyage” on Wednesday night, tying Japanese and Hawaiian influences into 14 unique looks.
Yuuki Lubin, Staff Writer October 17, 2025

Among glamorous dresses for a night out and battle gear for cyberpunk video game characters, one collection at Fashion Week Brooklyn’s Young Designers Runway stood out — bursting...

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This National Coming Out Day, keep the conversation flowing

Though the holiday comes amid sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and rhetoric, it invites those who have come out to share their stories and uplift the queer community.
Yuuki Lubin, Contributing Writer October 10, 2025

As a queer person, coming out as transgender in eighth grade invited a range of responses from both friends and family. Some were immediately accepting, while others took a while,...

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NYFW SS26 Predictions Spotlight: Anna Sui

Keep a lookout for these predictions of Anna Sui’s upcoming NYFW collection.
Yuuki Lubin, Contributing Writer September 11, 2025

Pinterest girls and metrosexuals alike have been awaiting the flood of new, trendy looks that the upcoming New York Fashion Week will inevitably bring. Unlike other fashion weeks,...