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Arts & Culture
A Guide to Veganism in NYC
No meat. No dairy. No guilt. Vegan diets are on the rise, and for good reason. Whether it’s for health, the planet, or simply for ethical reasons, consuming an all plant-based diet can reap numerous benefits, as studies have shown. Despite its reputation of being bland, boring and expensive, when done right, vegan diets can […]
From Fedoras to Fascinators: a Day in the Life of a Milliner
British milliner Julia Knox looks at her to-do list on Sunday, October 15. The hat maker owns and operates East Village Hats on East Seventh and First Avenue, where she handmakes hats for women and men on premises. Customers can pick up a pre-made hat or have one custom made. “About 40 percent of customers […]
Femmes in Film
An exploration of gender inequality within the film industry through the lens of NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Shot and edited by Sam Fritsch.
Fashion Moves with Dance
How do you broach the taboo topic of periods to market underwear technology that prevents leaks? Period-proof underwear company Thinx has found an innovative way to do so. Michiyaya Dance, a femme-identifying company based in New York City, has choreographed a piece on four phases of the menstrual cycle to highlight Thinx’s use of self-absorbing […]
Doggie fall fashion on display at city dog park
Charlie, better known as @Charlienycwheaten on Instagram strutted into Stuyvesant Square Dog Park and paraded around in his signature red and black plaid scarf. Charlie was not the only fashion icon in the dog park. Owners pulled out all the stops for their pups recently at this trendy dog park runway. Puppy-sized jean jackets over […]
The ‘Airbnb of Food’ Seeks to Avoid Regulation
TableFest, a new app described by its co-creator as the “Airbnb for food,” seeks to tap into the sharing economy while avoiding regulation that has plagued similar companies. The app, which launched on Oct. 4, was designed by New York University junior Gyan Kandhari and his brother Amar Kandhari, and allows users to book “dining […]
A Profile of Carmen Russo
NYU fashionista Carmen Russo talks about how her anthropological curiosity has lead her to discovering new cultural experiences.
Food, Immigrants and Cultures Blend at the 91st Feast of San Gennaro
Today marks the 5th day of the annual 11-day San Gennaro Festival in Soho’s Little Italy area. Cannoli vendors, fresh gelato sellers, and colorful processions occupy the entirety of Mulberry Street between Canal and Houston Streets in a flood of red, white, and green. The event features an eclectic variety of food and culture. Framed […]
My Grandfather and I Like to Sit on the Patio
My grandfather and I like to sit on the patio. When I lived back in Costa Rica, we did so every Sunday. He enjoys reading “La Nación,” a conservative Costa Rican newspaper, while I would take “Revista Dominical,” a weekly supplement about culture. The silence was serene and every so often we would comment on […]