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

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

Washington Square News

Barbara Tfank F/W 2019

Kate Slate, Contributing Writer February 24, 2019

Housed at the Maison Gerard, the Barbara Tfank Fall/Winter 2019 collection was showcased in the form of a quaint presentation accented with burning candles and historical...

A look through the windows of Beacons Closet, a used-clothing store with several locations in the city. (Staff Photo by Julia McNeill)

The Rise of Environmentally Conscious Consumerism

Millennials and Generation Z are fighting fast fashion.
Kylie Kirschner, Staff Writer February 14, 2019

There has always been a trade-off between buying clothes for instant gratification or to keep up with trends and shopping with quality and long-term use in mind. In the age of...

Beyoncé performing at Coachella.

I Tried … Coachella

Michael Muth, Staff Writer April 23, 2018
2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was almost too good to be true.
The Wealth Gap and Canada’s Golden Goose

The Wealth Gap and Canada’s Golden Goose

Victor Porcelli, Contributing Writer February 16, 2018
The wealth gap is steadily increasing in the United States, as is interest in luxury fashion.

Society’s Impact on Style

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor December 4, 2017
Fashion is ever-changing, often reflecting historical shifts in societal attitudes. Today, gender fluid clothing shows a focus on acceptance and self-expression.
ScreenShop is a new application that lets users upload images and offers recommendations of where to buy the clothing in the uploaded photo.

ScreenShop Offers a Cure for Fashion Envy

Christopher Collado, Staff Writer November 28, 2017
There's now an app that functions as the Shazam for fashion, recognizing where you can buy clothing based on uploaded photos, but does it live up to its claim?
Scarves and coats both are fashionable items to keep warm in winter, of course, a pair of eye-catching boots is a plus.

How Not to Shiver This Winter

Christopher Collado, Staff Writer November 14, 2017
Keep warm like a New York City-native with these closet essentials for the cold weather.
Tommy Hilfiger launched a disability-inclusive clothing line this month.

Tommy Hilfiger Releases Disability-Inclusive Collection

Liv Chai, Staff Writer October 31, 2017
Tommy Hilfiger's newest collection, Tommy Adaptive, provides comfortable and accessible clothing for people with disabilities.
Why Can I Only Express My Sexuality During Halloween?

Why Can I Only Express My Sexuality During Halloween?

Shraddha Bhavesh Jajal, Contributing Writer October 25, 2017
Why is it okay for women to express their sexuality through their clothing during Halloween, but not during the other 364 days of the year?
Tide To-go pen is the easy first step to remove stains on your clothes before you put them into the washing machine or any other kind of cleaning.

Don’t Always Dump Clothes Into the Washing Machine

Sherry Yan, Contributing Writer October 17, 2017
Keep your clothes looking good-as-new with these key laundry tips.
The Fashion Week Issue

The Fashion Week Issue

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor September 18, 2017

Letter from the Editor Fashion photographer Bill Cunningham once said, “Fashion is the armor to survive everyday life.” During New York Fashion Week, reality embraces fantasy...

Model Karlie Kloss wears a sheer dress to host a charity fundraiser in London. With creative use of color or texture, a sheer dress can be the focal point of an outfit.

Sheer Me Out: See-Through Clothing for Spring

Liv Chai, Staff Writer March 30, 2017
Let's be transparent, sheer clothing is a major trend this spring.