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

Washington Square News

A man wearing a black trench coat and green crocs leans on a teal front door.

Review: ‘High & Low: John Galliano’ captures a fashion icon falling apart at the seams

The documentary chronicles fashion designer John Galliano’s career in full, but falters in redeeming his character following incidents of antisemitism.
Karina Rower, Deputy Copy Chief April 2, 2024

In the early aughts, John Galliano’s creative direction led fashion houses Givenchy, Dior and Maison Margiela to widespread success. With a flair for the outlandish and avant-garde,...

Aliyah Salmon, wearing a black shirt and jeans, sits on a wooden box in front of a dark green backdrop. Three pieces of tapestry art hang from metal scaffolding behind her. They depict images of objects like a green crayon, a blue-and-white vase and eyes.

Q&A: Aliyah Salmon on carving her own path in the art industry

The Brooklyn-based artist talked to WSN about her work, her experiences as a Black woman in the art world, and how she engages with the many facets of being a modern-day independent creative.
Sanam Estakhrian, Contributing Writer May 5, 2023

Textile artist Aliyah Salmon is an emerging voice in the New York City art and design scene, her work engaging with the intersection of Black femininity and the Afro-Caribbean...

Mother and daughter Rachel Leisring and Raelle Wilson stand together in front of the Vivienne Westwood New York City store. They are wearing all black clothing.

Remembering Vivienne Westwood, an architect of modern punk fashion

On what would’ve been the designer’s 82nd birthday, the New York City store drew an intimate crowd of enthusiasts, gathered for a day of appreciation for the fashion legend.
Melody Jiang, Contributing Writer April 11, 2023

Designer Patricia Bonaldi stands on the runway as the fashion show audience takes pictures of her.

PatBO blends signature Brazilian flare with mid-20th century glamour

While showcasing tropical, vintage and Haute couture, Patricia Bonaldi stays true to her vibrant originality.
Sofi Cisneros, Contributing Writer September 12, 2022

Brazilian designer Patricia Bonaldi took her audience back in time to the glitz and glamour of the ’60s in her brand PatBO’s Spring/Summer 2023 collection at the Surrogate’s...

Clothing designer Cheick Barry (@enwhy.eclaires) sells clothing from his brand Eclairs. (Photo by Camila Ceballos)

Encounters: Washington Square Park vendors

These heartwarming anecdotes feature fleeting encounters between vendors and customers in Washington Square Park.
Camilla Ceballos and Sanjana Nehra October 27, 2021

Eight million New Yorkers interact every day in beautiful, chaotic and unexpected ways. These interactions are often untold. Welcome to the first installment of Encounters, stories...

The Brooklyn Museum’s newest exhibit “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams,” opened on Sept. 10. The current collections preserve the essence of Dior by balancing history with modernity. (Photo by Vivian Stockley)

Dior’s legacy is alive and well at the Brooklyn Museum

The Brooklyn Museum’s “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams” exhibit is a well-curated look back on the iconic fashion house and the influences that have shaped it over the years.
Vivian Stockley, Contributing Writer October 7, 2021

Dior. The name evokes mid-century elegance and the dramatic nipped waists and flared skirts of the New Look silhouette that founder Christian Dior pioneered in the '40s and '50s.  Since...

(Photos by Justin Park)

TASOU is the rising star of avant-garde athleisure

The Active Self Spring/Summer 2022 collection explores comfortable fashion, fashionable comfort.
Victoria Maung, Contributing Writer September 14, 2021

  Chuks Collins proves athleisure isn’t just a trend — it’s a staple. The Bronx-based Nigerian designer of The Athletic Side of Us demonstrated that athleisure...

Elizabeth Bellotti is a fashion designer and Gallatin pre-law student. (Photo by Bella Mae Gil)

Gallatin Senior Pursues Passions in Both Fashion Design and Law

Elizabeth Bellotti dominates on the runway and, soon, in the courtroom.
Bella Gil, Staff Writer May 5, 2019

With her roommates frequently out of town, Gallatin senior Elizabeth Bellotti was free to transform her apartment into a repository of sewing machines, fabrics and materials...

Keenkee F/W 2019

Keenkee F/W 2019

Bella Gil, Staff Writer February 5, 2019

Read more of WSN’s New York Fashion Week coverage here. Email Bella Gil at [email protected].

Snow Xue Gao incorporates both conventionally masculine and feminine features for an androgynous look.

Five Designers of Color to Watch

Elijah Scott, Contributing Writer February 9, 2018
Check out these five designers of color that are making waves in the fashion world this season.
Gallatin sophomore Selly Djap will showcase her new collection, Sex, at New York Fashion Week.

Gallatin Student Set to Show Collection at NYFW

Pamela Jew, Deputy Copy Chief September 5, 2017
Gallatin sophomore Selly Djap discusses her upcoming Spring/Summer 2018 collection for New York Fashion Week.
A first investment piece, whether it be a piece of jewelry, a handbag or a pair of shoes, is a fashion milestone worth more than the price tag alone.

Fashion Milestones

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor September 4, 2017
Looking back on fashion-firsts in one's life can give insight to meaningful moment's in his or her life and reveal their style evolution.