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

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Feng Chen Wang S/S 2018

Feng Chen Wang S/S 2018

Liv Chai, Staff Writer July 11, 2017

In her Spring/Summer 2018 collection, designer Feng Chen Wang tackled the topic of “Seek[ing] to redefine the ‘Made in China’ stamp.” In doing so, the London-based...

Fragonard, from the Masters Collection by Louis Vuitton and artist Jeff Koons. Louis Vuitton has collaborated with Koons to create a 51 piece collection of bags and accessories that depict famous renaissance art.

Louis Vuitton X Jeff Koons: Masterpieces or Mishaps?

Brina Jeffries, Staff Writer April 30, 2017
Some view the new Louis Vuitton X Jeff Koons collaboration as a fresh twist on classic masterworks, while others think it's art appropriation for commercialism's sake.
The Counter-Couture: Handmade Fashion in an American Counterculture exhibit, on display at the Museum of Art and Design through August 20. As the summer approaches, a number of fashion museum exhibits are appearing around the city.

A Guide to NYC Summer Fashion Exhibits

Experience some fashion, culture and art at these fashion-focused exhibitions currently on view at some of the best museums in New York City.
Pamela Jew, Staff Writer April 30, 2017

Whether you’re down with the ‘60s hippie vibe or would rather reminisce about the sparkly styles of the Prohibition era, there’s a fashion exhibit popping up this summer...

Jayesh Baldota, an NYU alumnus, founded the Clothing Company, which sells clothes that are made of 100 percent organic cotton and are artificial chemical-free.

The Clothing Co. and What You Didn’t Know About the Ethics of Fashion

Khrysgiana Pineda, Staff Writer April 27, 2017
Founder of The Clothing Company and NYU alumnus Jayesh Baldota shares his vision for his line of organic cotton clothing.
Closet, Cloth and StyleBook — all outfit-planning apps — give styling tips digitally. Some apps even allow one to choose looks ahead of time and save them for future dates.

Students Say No to Styling Apps

Thomas Chou, Staff Writer April 24, 2017
Are closet organization and styling apps actually useful to NYU students?
Levi’s first pair of jeans was geared for women in 1934. Now, Levi’s has a new collection that features fitted cigarette cut jeans and classic striped t-shirts that can work with both genders.

Dress for a Fluid Future

Liv Chai, Staff Writer April 20, 2017
Social norms have been moving toward a less gendered status quo for a while now, and some fashion companies are finally taking the hint.
Kanye West has recently released a 12 piece jewelry collection inspired by 14th century art from Florence. West’s jewelry are in a yellow gold color and are all 18 karats.

Kanye West Enters the Jewelry Industry

Christopher Collado, Staff Writer April 20, 2017
Is Kanye West's new jewelry line worth the price?

Selly Djap

Pamela Jew, Staff Writer April 20, 2017

Looking across the ocean as a child, Selly Djap drew inspiration from the depths of the surrounding Indonesian waters. That inspiration was later transformed into her most...

Designer: Delaney Beem Model: Clara Chen

Delaney Beem

Michaela Hoffman, Violet Vision Editor April 20, 2017

Although many designers work toward lessening fashion’s carbon footprint, up-and-coming designer Delaney Beem innovates with eco-fashion, which puts her at the forefront...

Ryan Andrewsen

Thomas Chou, Staff Writer April 20, 2017

For Gallatin junior Ryan Andrewsen, sustainability and fashion go hand in hand. An up-and-coming designer, Andrewsen’s body of work and study mainly focus on environmental...

Trump Models is a boutique modeling agency founded in 1999 by President Donald Trump. The agency is closing after a large number of its models announced their departure to distance themselves from the Trump name.

Trump Models Says Goodbye

Thomas Chou, Staff Writer April 17, 2017
Trump's modeling agency loses top models and agents as people's negative impressions affect the business.
Third North’s laundry room holds a re-fashioNYC recycling point — 16 other halls have joined this initiative. The re-fashioNYC program promotes the recycling of clothing, the majority of which is not biodegradable.

NYU Recycles Through re-fashioNYC

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor April 17, 2017
How does NYU's clothing recycling program re-fashioNYC weigh in?