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

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

Washington Square News

Students talk about their fashion change during the seasons and how it affects their identity. (Photo by Tatiana Perez)

Show Some Skin This Spring

Mallori Albright, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
Shoulders are meant to be bare this spring. Find out how to wear each style here.
Fringe x Feminism

Fringe x Feminism

Gabriella Bower and Tatiana Perez April 21, 2016

Fashion has had a long history of social commentary and capturing cultural moments. From Coco Chanel’s introduction of the tweed suit for women in the ‘20s, to today’s influx...

MBA grad Olivia Fay started her fashion brand Rallier to provide uniforms for girls in Kenya.

Olivia Fay Rallies for Socially Responsible Fashion

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor April 18, 2016
Olivia Fay a Stern MBA grad, from the class of 2015 recently launched her socially responsible fashion brand, Rallier.
The power of Instagram to create a group of followers for your blog is immense.

Get Your Style Instafamous Fast

Medardo Perez, Contributing Writer April 11, 2016
We interviewed two NYU students who are on the rise of Instafame and they gave us their app secrets.
In an effort to promote and poke fun at body-positive campaigns, Aerie launched #AerieMan and received mixed reviews.

Men’s Body Positivity Is No Joke

Camille Larkins, Contributing Writer April 4, 2016
The body positivity Aerieman campaign, while it may have been a well intentioned hoax, made light of a serious issue regarding our society's body image ideals.

Working in Fashion Out of the City

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer April 4, 2016
Not staying in NYC this summer? There are plenty of fashion related opportunities that don't include picking up coffees for fashion publications.
Karina Gamez, the designer behind KARIGAM, takes inspiration from the architecture and landscapes of Venezuela.

10 Latina Designers About to Break Into the Mainstream Fashion Industry

Carson Kessler, Staff Writer March 29, 2016
Read about Latina designers making waves in the fashion world.
As the centerpoint of the new Barneys flagship, the spiral staircase leads customers through retail heaven.

Barneys Brings Luxe Downtown

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor March 28, 2016
After 20 years, the original Barneys New York flagship store reopens its doors with a completely modernized renovation.
Palewave is an aesthetic of soft pastels and earth tones that is easy to pull off.

MensWEAR What? Week 4: Spring Trends

Matthew Perry, Columnist March 24, 2016

Spring has arrived, and with it, wardrobe overhauls. Gone are the days of elemental black and white outfits, and vibrant colors and exposed skin are here to stay. If this is your...

Artists at this year’s South by Southwest wear many different styles of clothes.

SXSW: Best and Worst On-Stage Fashion of the Week

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor March 21, 2016
Roundup of the best and worst band style from the performers at South by Southwest.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America have just announced their new plan to revitalize New York Fashion Week.

Tentative Conclusion at NYFW for CDFA

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer March 21, 2016
The CFDA finally comes to a conclusion for the revamp of NYFW.
The “See Now, Buy Now” approach that designers at the Fall 2016 Fasion Weeks have adopted has been met with criticism.

Runway to Wardrobe Faces Scrutiny

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer March 7, 2016
Karl Lagerfeld, amongst others, speak out before the official CFDA announcement of Fashion Week structure changes.