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

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The Fashion Week Issue

The Fashion Week Issue

Gabriella Bower, Beauty & Style Editor September 19, 2016
WSN has your front row seat to over 30 of this season's New York Fashion Week shows. If you didn't snag a spot next to Anna Wintour, read on for a candid take on the city's most stylish week and beautiful photos to boot.
While many think the fashion industry is dominated by women, men are behind the labels being worn.

Fashion Fails Women in Leadership

Vrinda Anand, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
Although the fashion industry is stereotypically a woman's world, men continue to dominate leadership positions.
Blogger Chiara Ferragni showing of her style at fashion week.

Google Puts Fashion at Your Fingertips

Pamela Jew, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
This NYFW, Google and LiketoKnow.it partnered to make shopping street style even more accessible.

Violet Vision | How to: Fake a Tan

September 16, 2016

Between summer jobs and internships how much free time did we actually have this summer to work on our tan? Audrey Stiffle shows us the best ways to fake a tan this fall.

Shively uses fashion photography as her inspiration for her charcoal drawings.

Ruth Shively’s ‘It Girls’ Really Do Have It All

Courtney Marino, Contributing Writer September 15, 2016
Ruth Shively's exhibition "It Girl," a selection of her charcoal and graphite drawings of women inspired by fashion photography, is stunning in its ability to capture the depth of a person with a simple black-and-white color scheme.
Georgine S/S 2017

Georgine S/S 2017

Krista Burton, Contributing Writer September 14, 2016

Georgine’s Spring/Summer 2017 runway show began in darkness until the lights followed a model dressed in army green culottes, a metallic high neck blouse, and a long floral...

For Three Days Only, 29Rooms Dazzles: Here's What You Missed

For Three Days Only, 29Rooms Dazzles: Here’s What You Missed

Grace Halio, Deputy Managing Editor September 13, 2016
Couldn't make it to the second annual, highly Instagrammable 29Rooms this year? Here's what you missed.
Miguel Vieira S/S 2017

Miguel Vieira S/S 2017

Courtney Dodge, Contributing Writer September 13, 2016

The color palette was about the only neutral aspect of Miguel Vieira's Spring/Summer 2017 runway show. Straying from the royal blue tones present in some of his previous collections,...

Barbara Tfank S/S 2017

Barbara Tfank S/S 2017

Pamela Jew, Contributing Writer September 13, 2016

As you entered the Laura Heller Gallery you were greeted by soft, remixed electro-harp music and Barbara Tfank’s elegant Spring/Summer 2017 collection. The models graced...

Libertine S/S 2017

Libertine S/S 2017

Audrey Stiffle, Contributing Writer September 13, 2016

The Libertine Spring/Summer 2017 Ready-to-Wear collection stayed true to the brand’s roots with the show’s bright and shimmering colors, play on history and admiration...

TOME S/S 2017

TOME S/S 2017

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor September 12, 2016

TOME spring/summer 2017 was a celebration of women; women of every age, every shape, every size, every ethnicity. Moreover, this season’s prints were made by women’s collective...

Anniesa Hasibuan S/S 2017

Anniesa Hasibuan S/S 2017

Kaitlyn Wang, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016

In Anniesa Hasibuan’s spring/summer 2017 collection, flowing capes, elaborate laces, and pastel silks reigned supreme. The Muslima wear collection was flowing and lovely,...