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FRINGEWASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS

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VOL. 42, NO. 45 | THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014


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DANA RESZUTEKbeauty & style editor

letterfrom theeditorMany view the art of fashion as materialistic, and to deny such a viewpoint would

be dishonest. Fashion is an art. It is the art of the material. Yet the vanity held through

interpretations of the art seems to overpower the intentions of the design itself. Like a

sculpted marble statue, fashion designers use the body as raw material, sculpting and

shaping to form a work of art.While envisioning this seasons issue of Fringe, my mind kept wandering to images of

intensity an arched back, a owing dress, a erce face. I sought to mesh form with

creation, allowing the strength of the body and face to ow through the garment, almost an

ode to the maker and the wearer. Flipping through magazines for inspiration, I soon realized

that my main goal was to achieve such a vision much like the concepts uidity through

an effortless compilation of artistic minds.

On a rainy Saturday morning, the Fringe team shufed into a small, stuffy classroom and

transformed it into a photo studio. Complete with designer samples, a makeup table and runway-

approved music, we as students accomplished a job that many would nd difcult under zero-

budget circumstances. There is something truly awe-inspiring that occurs when students come

together to carry out a creative concept.

As with any shoot, collaboration is essential, and I am very thankful I was able towork with such creative, talented minds.

I would rst like to thank our exquisite photographer Zack Blomquist, who put so much

time into this project and was able to make a hazy concept turn into a wonderful work

of art. Thanks to our Special Issues Director Lyanne Natividad, whose vision and talent

made this issue possible. Many thanks to the wonderful models, Hannah Treasure, Nicolette

Dieffenbaugher and David Yu, who allowed us to achieve our vision with their patience,

dedication and, of course, good looks. Our talented makeup artist Alice Hindanov and our

lovely hair stylist Madeline Dolgin gave the models the hairspray and dark lipstick needed to

make this shoot come to life. A special thank you to David Bologna, our stylist assistant, who

is very much the wind beneath our wings, and whose dedication made the Fringe process

a whole lot easier. A big thank you to Ariana DiValentino, Nicole Brown, Bryna Shuman,

the awless features team and everyone on the WSN staff for their support, hard work andability to deal with my often crazy ideas I am still hoping cat pants will make it one day.

Finally, I would like to thank all of the staff writers and photographers who contributed to this

issue and made this Fringe one well-worth picking up.

Enjoy, and never hold back your creative spirit.


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SAM DEL ROWE

BUILDING BRANDS

Iron and Blood, a new line ofmens accessories headed by NYUalumnus Zen Endo and his brother,is currently being funded throughan online Kickstarter campaign.

Endo, who graduated from theStern School of Business in 2012,said he knew he wanted to create astartup when he entered NYU.

I made sure to take classes that

would help me accomplish thatgoal rather than take classes to ful-fill the requirements of any particu-lar major, Endo said.

Endo graduated with a major inmarketing and management andcited Entrepreneurship for the NewEconomy, a class taught by Directorof FirstMark Capital Lawrence Leni-

han, as an influence on his career.[Lenihans] class brought together

tech-savvy computer programmerswith design-conscious business stu-dents, Endo said. We were put intoteams and required to start a busi -ness. The class culminated in a cli-mactic series of presentations at theend of the semester, and our teamspitched our new businesses to a

panel of venture capitalists.Endo said meeting and hearing fromentrepreneurial leaders such as EricRies and David Karp was inspiring.

The Iron and Blood Kickstarterdescribes the pieces as industrialaesthetic jewelry. Currently, thebrand includes rings, tie clips andmoney clips. The Kickstarter cam-

paign details how the pieces aremade and what textures are usedto create them. Although the brandis headquartered in New York, thepieces are made in Providence, R.I.

[My brother and I] worked togetherto rene the design of the ring and inthe process we started experiment-ing with traditional jewelry-makingmethods to make the other pieces

that I envisioned, Endo said. Weultimately ended up using a kind ofreverse approach of carving up anextremely hard material and thencasting it out of a softer metal.

Endo said the name Iron and Bloodcame from the textural contrast foundin cast iron machine parts and he andhis brother share the same bloodline.

The stated goal of Iron and Bloodis to provide standout accessoriesfor the stylish man.

Jewelry is ingrained in maleculture in many parts of the worldand it has been a growing trend inthe [United States], Endo said.As this culture continues to growinto the mainstream, men will be-come more confident about wear-

ing pieces. In terms of making aguy stand out, we want our piecesto help set [their] wearers apartthrough the unique design of thesand casted texture.

Endo hopes to include cuff linksin the project, but is concentratingon producing the current line rightnow.

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AVERY CHANG

Gallatin sophomore Victoria Holbrookhas been immersing herself in the profes-sional world of fashion while at NYU. Origi-nally from California, Holbrook decidedto study in New York to be in the city. Al-though currently an underclassman, Hol-brook possesses drive and maturity fargreater than other people her age.

During her past two years at NYU,Holbrook has obtained experience on-and off-campus. She has had her workshowcased at both the Gallatin Fash-ion Show and the Fashion BusinessAssociation show, has found opportu-

nities through NYU to promote her de-signs under her brand, VLH.

Holbrook has immersed herself in acorporate setting through internships.

My rst semester I interned at thePeter Som showroom, Holbrook said.

I also interned at Christian Dior. Nei-ther were design internships but bothbrands aesthetics inspire me.

Holbrook seems to have a tremendousamount of know-how and experience for asophomore, and she has tangible excite-ment for the opportunities that await her.

At this point, I am trying to followmy leads and see what direction thattakes me in, Holbrook said. I dontwant to be passive to the opportunitiespresented to me, but I want to workmy strengths and stay open-minded tonew opportunities in the industry.

Although Holbrook is still in the earlystages of her career, she alreadyknows that she will follow a more en-trepreneurial path rather than one de-ned solely by fashion design.

Rather than limiting herself to design-

ing, Holbrook would like to extend herselfto myriad roles within the fashion industry.

I dont see myself in a position whereI spend more time managing my im-age than offering a product or servicethat improves womens or mens lives,Holbrook said. I would also like to becloser to the customer. I see merchantsas the translator between the customerand the design team, and I think that isinteresting, but I also see being a mer-chant as a position and not a career.

Holbrook is authentic and accessi-ble two qualities that stand out in her

description of her future goals. Insteadof looking at fashion as a platform forself-promotion, she champions the ideaof fashion as a means of expression.

I want to create a new type ofbrand that focuses on brand expe -

rience and utility for the customer,she said. Offering top quality thekind of design that puts ones mindto rest. I want people to look at theproduct or experience and the ser-vice and take a deep breath becauseit feels right. It wont be about put-ting on a mask and trying to proveoneself like a lot of clothes are. Itwill be like stepping into a secondskin, having clothing be a naturalextension of who you already are.

Authentic and accessible can alsobe used to describe her design work,

which she began ve years ago whenshe started sewing clothing for herselfand her friends.

When I design, I try to create style with-out it being too trendy or overly calcu-lated, Holbrook said.

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POP OF COLLARDavid sports anErnest Alexanderbutton-down with

a floral accent


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CAMO CROSSINGDavid wears a Quarter

Water button-downshirt with a uniquecamo cross detail.

David Yu is a freshmanin Stern, majoring inBusiness and PoliticalEconomy. He balanceshis busy schedule with

interests in photography,travel, Japanese cuisine

and drag queens.


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SHEER FLORALS

Nicolette models aCharlotte Ronsonfloral dress withsheer paneling.

Nicolette Dieffenbaugher is afreshman in Steinhardt studyingmusic business and French. NewYork City has provided Nicolettethe opportunity to explore new

areas while enjoying the cultureof jazz clubs and chocolate.

One of her favorite places is theUpper West Side.


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EDGE OF SPRINGNicolette sports a deep lipto add edge to the pastelsof Charlotte Ronsons faux

leather jacket and KoraRaes chiffon dress.


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BLACK IS THENEW BLACK

Hannah wears a blackRubin & Chapelle

dress with a v-necklineand ruched accents.

Hannah Treasure is a freshman inGallatin studying a combination

of journalism, politics andpoetry. She enjoys learning new

languages and has already addedSpanish and Chinese to her

repertoire. A strict vegetarian,Hannah loves being outdoors,

writing and smoking e-cigarettes.


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SUIT UP FOR SPRINGA bold jacket is a stronglook for spring, like the

camo Quarter Waterblazer with black accents

featured on David.


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FLOATING GOTHHannah shows

that black can stilltranslate to spring inthis sheer Tca/Hel

Rocha dress.


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CLASSIC GLAMOURNicolette pairs asheer and velvetTca/Hel Rocha

dress with nostalgichair and makeup.


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SECOND SKINThe Quarter Waterblazer on David iscomplemented by

a matching layeredshort with a uniquefitted black accent.


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Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with

ideas, the way we live, what is happening.

Coco Chanel


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Photographer Zack Blomquist is a sophomore in the Tisch photography program, who has a love for all things multimedia.For more of his work, visitzacharyblomquist.com.


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Summer is fast approaching, andmoving can be stressful, especiallywhen hauling your clothes to another

dorm, apartment or back home.Before lugging all your belongingsaround, give your wardrobe a springcleaning by donating items that youmay never wear again to make roomfor newer, more stylish pieces.

Some items that were once trendyhave faded from the fashion lens ofrunways and storefronts. Althoughthere are some classic fashions thatwill forever stay in style, take the timeto donate some of the clothes thathave been sitting in your closet un-worn for a long time.

Studs and spikes may be big rightnow, but if you are low on space youshould devote it to classic hoops andstuds, as they will always be trendy.

A previously fashionable fad thatis not going to be seen as muchthis season is oral patterns in pas-tel colors. While oral prints are stillin style, they are mainly featured instores in bright reds, blues and or-anges, varying from the typical palehues usually seen.

Most of the shorts that are seen thisseason are cut either mid-thigh orshorter. Denim and khaki Bermudashorts are denitely not necessary thisspring. Consider donating these itemsand keeping shorts with a slightlyshorter hemline.

Adding a large number of accesso-ries to your outt is not a look that iscurrently sported. When you are look-

ing to complete your ensemble withjewelry and other accessories forspring, remember that less is more.Feel free to donate extra clutches,bulging bangles and strappy sandalsthat may add too much to your look.

Many items you may already owncan be recycled for the spring sea-son as well. Strappy tank tops, croptops and sundresses are still in style.A loud, patterned tank top pairedwith solid-colored shorts is a greatensemble for a day exploring thecity. Hang on to the fun backlessor strapless pieces for sunny socialgatherings. Reective metallic ac-cessories also seem to be catchingon, so it is a good idea to keep your

shiny necklaces, shoes and hand-bags, especially those in a silverhue. High-low skirts and dresses,rompers and patterned pants arealso still relevant on the fashionscene and can provide a cooler op-tion for the brutal summer heat.

There are also some newer itemsthat have not been as favored in thepast but are notable this season.Black, wide-leg pants are makinga comeback. They are a comfort-able, breathable option for warmersettings. These can be dressed upwith a solid-colored tank top andcardigan or dressed down with apatterned crop top. Neon earrings,bracelets, watches and necklaces

are also in style, working as eithercostume jewelry or the perfect touchto a plain workday outt. Ankle bootsare a good footwear choice that canaccompany dresses, skirts or casualdenim shorts.

Springwardrobecleaning

MAGGIE ONEILL

Grabbing our attention and keepingus updated on what is hot or not, trendreports are an incredibly useful tool fortodays fashionistas. Giving us tips onwhich gold accessories we should ownfor spring, the must-haves for summerand how to cut our hair, trend reportsgrace some of the most well-knownfashion media sites. However, staying

current should never trump individuality.Beginning with the aristocracies ofthe 17th century, a desire for reigningstyles among the best-dressed be-came a reality with the French produc-tion of the rst fashion magazines. To-day, the media continues to stress theimperative nature of keeping up withdesigners latest creations.

However, as collections are releasedone after another, the latest fashions seemto come and go faster than ever. This pat-tern has left shoppers with the burden ofnding pieces that can transcend indi-vidual seasons in order to avoid the vi-cious spending cycle. But with the gaudi-

ness of recent trends Pradas Spring/Summer 2014 line, for example thistask has become a difcult one.

CAS freshman Ankita Ray said themeaning of trends transcends thefashion world.

It has an economic basis as well as apsycho-social basis, Ray said. Conform-ing to the norms of fashion shows a cer-

tain social status. If you can keep up withthe trends, it shows that you can afford tokeep your closet up to date. Then it hasa psycho-social base because everyonewants to t in.

Rays words resonate with a distincttruth that many people fail to realize.Not only is the high-end fashion worldonly attainable for a small percentageof people, but also society still cravessome sort of continuity in dress as ameans of self-afrmation. In follow-ing these trends, people only becomecookie-cutter molds of the widely ac-cepted look.

Ray said this result is often seen at NYU.

Its especially funny here at NYU be-cause everyone tries to dress differentlyby dressing like each other, Ray said. Soyouve ultimately defeated the goal. Every-ones dressing like they just popped out ofPulp Fiction.

While it is rather simple to preach theclich of following ones own heart re-garding personal style, the struggle of

balancing individuality with popularityis real. That said, the perfect fusion oftrend and personal taste is what makesa person truly fashionable. Starting anew trend can even prove to be morerewarding. And, while staying in stylewith a pair of Docs and a beanie mayalways seem chic, intentionally break-ing a rule or two can outshine a trendfollower any day.

So if pleats are too awkward for youthis season, there is no need to try topull them off. If you will never wear thoseplatform sandals after September, forgetabout them. You do you this season, onor off trend.

Individuality trumps trends

DAVID BOLOGNA

One of the most important and un-dervalued facets of the fashion worldis its ability to construct and sculpt theway different fabrics fall on the body.When we wear an outt that atters ourgures, we often carry ourselves withmore condence and feel more sureof our appearance. Of course, fash-ion as a business often performs thistask with little consideration for the au-dience, instead showcasing designson models of very homogenous bodysizes and proportions. If the industryis so focused on how the clothing ap-pears on the body, why is insufcientattention given to showing fashion ona variety of body types?

Over the years, fashion labels have re-

ceived criticism from the public for refus-ing to include body shapes other thanthe usual rail-thin frames and straightgures that cover the runways. Fortu-nately, their opinions were heard, as de-signers did begin to look outside of the

size 0 typecast to model their clothesand designers such as Ralph Laurenhave since featured fuller-gured mod-els in their runway shows. This progresshas been painfully slow nonetheless, asmany design houses still ignore or out-right refuse requests to feature a broad-er range of bodies. This past season,high-fashion brand Saint Laurent hasbeen the target of body-positive activ-ists for their inclusion of super-skinnymale and female models in their printads and runway collections. With themodels draped in loose-tting clothing,the collection likely could have benet-ted if some pieces had been worn bymodels who are closer to the averagesize of the general public. When the

model is skinnier than the skinny jeans,it should be a sign that changes mustbe made in the way that we show fash-ion, as well as how we view those whoshould be wearing it.

Often, when examining the seasons

newest offerings, it is easy to comeacross designs that would better at-ter a fuller gure as opposed to theslender ones who model them. Whencomparing the customers who wearhigh-fashion outts, many of them arenot nearly as thin as the models. Ofcourse, one could argue that a modelis purely there as a canvas for the de-sign, but even canvases come in dif-ferent shapes and sizes depending onthe art that is displayed on them. In thewake of New York Fashion Week, aswell as award season in Hollywood, itis almost impossible to ignore the in-consistencies of who is shown wearingthe pieces on runways and magazinesversus who wears them for the public

to see. Though Hollywood has its ownissues with body image, they are milesahead of the fashion world, and per-haps it is time that the shape of themodels be as diverse as the garmentsthemselves.

Model sizes unrealistic

GIANNA COLLIER-PITTS

AVITAL GLIBICKY/WSN


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