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

Washington Square News

A flash photograph of a female presenting model looking into the camera. Her face is decorated with many yellow gemstones, salmon eyeshadow, and bleached eyebrows. She wears a yellow dress with bows down the middle that match the one on her head.

Victor de Souza brings the past to the present at NYFW

At his New York Fashion Week show, Victor de Souza proved that fashion is not a set of decisions, but a “quest for what everyone’s not doing.”
Con Xie, Contributing Writer February 13, 2023

Three bottles of fragrance on a blue background. From left to right: Bleu de Chanel, Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford and Sauvage by Dior

Up your scent game and empty your wallet with these 6 designer fragrances

Wake up and smell the patchouli, we’re going fragrance shopping.
Ary Russell, Contributing Writer February 25, 2022

If you’re like me, you absolutely dread walking into Sephora. While you might love testing out the latest eyeshadow palettes and fragrances, chances are you will face the inevitable...

Multi colored perfume bottles line a windowsill. The WSN Culture desk is here to discuss some of their favorite perfumes. (Staff Photo by Bella Gil)

Culture Desk Faves: Signature Scents

The Culture Desk dish on their beloved perfumes.

If you asked someone, “What perfume are you wearing right now?” most people would be able to answer in a heartbeat.The Culture Desk dishes below on what scent defines them...

Student cinematographer, Jason S Lee is a junior at Tisch. (Staff Photo by Alina Patrick)

How a Tisch Junior Ended up Shooting for Chanel

Meet Jason Lee, the Korean international student who networked his way into shooting magazine editorials.
Claire Fishman, Film & TV Editor April 22, 2019

Jason S. Lee likes to say that he’s lucky. After only a year of handling a camera, he won a Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Award at 16. Only a few months later, Lee’s...

Located at 11 Bond St., Coffee ‘n Clothes is a fashion-inspired cafe that started as a trending hashtag and grew into its own brand, part of a new trend of blending offline and online experiences. (Photo by Hanna McNeila)

Coffee ‘n Clothes: Instagram Delight, Practical Disaster

Originally just an online trend, this brick-and-mortar cafe blends coffee and clout.
Hanna McNeila, Staff Writer April 7, 2019

Amid the influx of SoHo’s designer streetwear shops, Coffee ‘n Clothes’ on 11 Bond St. combines luxury fashion with New Yorkers’ favorite caffeinated beverage. Decor and...

Chanel Atelier, a new beauty store in Soho, Jan. 25, New York City (Staff Photo by Alina Patrick).

Chanel Opens the Ultimate Chic Beauty Destination

The chic beauty workshop that we’ve all been waiting for comes courtesy of Chanel’s newest project.
Carol Lee, Beauty & Style Editor January 28, 2019

Nestled in the depths of SoHo on 120.5 Wooster St., the brand new Atelier Beauté Chanel opened at exactly 12 p.m. on Jan. 25 to little fanfare. The opening hadn’t been aggressively...

Dabbous' Comme Des Garçons Jacket reminds her of home. (Photo by Hanna McNeila)

Something Old, Something Pink and Something to Make You Think of Home

Piece Out is a Beauty & Style series where students discuss their favorite wardrobe pieces and the stories behind them.
Hanna McNelia, Staff Writer November 7, 2018

Inside everyone’s wardrobe, there are a few key items: the go-to’s, the study hoodie, the going-out tops, the little black dress LBD and of course, the favorite. Steinhardt...

An NYU student carries a clear handbag from Urban Outfitters.

Out With the Old, In With the Clear

Thomas Chou, Beauty & Style Editor April 23, 2018
Want to get your hands on the hottest accessory for this spring? Well, look no further than your kitchen.
Gucci Resort 2018 interjected winter coats and fur right next to flowy gowns.

Resort Wear: Necessity or Just Passe?

Jalil Johnson, Staff Writer November 28, 2017
Resort wear may not be significant to those who don't travel in the fall/winter, but it is a growing presence in the fashion industry.
Balenciaga debuted the platform Crocs at Paris Fashion Week.

Unconventional Shoes: The New Fashion Trend?

Christopher Collado, Staff Writer November 7, 2017
Designers have featured some questionable footwear for spring, like clear boots and platform Crocs. Are NYU students bold enough to take on the trend?
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.
The Ray Ban’s Wayfarer is a classes shape that pairs well with both casual and formal looks.

Three sunglass styles to keep you stylish this winter

Adryan Son, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
From throwing shade to protecting your eyes, these glasses will keep you ready for winter.