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Roughly a month ago, I was lucky enough to call you home – except I didn’t know how lucky I was until I was given two days to pack everything, arrange a storage company, and return to my country. As grateful as I am to be well and safe at home with my family in the midst of a global pandemic, I can’t help but … Continue reading Dear New York, I Miss You
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About six years ago, foodies – New Yorkers and tourists alike – were bedazzled by the taste and photogenic appeal of the Cronut when it was introduced by Dominique Ansel Bakery in 2014. The shop, the lines, the cronut went viral and the line formed as early as 6 a.m. Today, the croissant with a donut exterior sustains some of its hype but the shop’s … Continue reading Six years after its opening, Dominique Ansel Bakery still has a line outside its doors – But not for the Cronut
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Glossier is a beauty brand founded by Emily Weiss (NYU’07) who, after years of blogging, launched an e-commerce site in 2014. Today, the digital-first brand has a physical SoHo store that is reminiscent of the many other immersive experiences New York has to offer – But unlike those, entry is free and you purchase at your own risk. In order to attract customers into … Continue reading Is the In-Store Glossier Experience Glossy enough to wait 30+ Minutes?
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Guests from Highsnobiety, Complex and Surface gathered at NYU on Wednesday to discuss how media intersects with streetwear — a combination of California surf skate culture with New York hip-hop fashion. The panelists colorized the room, having dressed for the occasion in sweatshirts and baggy pants with layered fabrics and patterns, and of course, futuristic sneakers. “Streetwear is a bit like sportswear, you don’t wear sportswear … Continue reading NYU’s Fashion Panel Addressed Media and Streetwear as Complements
Because Your Friends Love Surprises and You Love Your Friends A nail spa retreat for two, a waffle-brunch date, a bottle of champagne and a pink heart-shaped chocolate box are not just things you get every day; they are things you gift or receive on Galentine’s Day. In an era where Ice Cream Day is a national holiday, don’t close girlfriends deserve a day of … Continue reading Galentine’s Day: An Unromantic Celebration of Love
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Unpuzzling the Pieces of a Runway Show Continue reading New York Fashion Week: A ‘Simple’ Breakdown of a Hectic Week
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Where a Brief Walk in a Random Street is Worth Countless Movie Scenes The intersection of Broadway and Prince Street hosts an organized chaos of pedestrians seemingly in a rush: A pink-haired woman with oversized red glasses navigates on her electric wheelchair, a small dog trying to keep up the pace; twins in strollers push through with great difficulty, and a couple refusing to unclasp hands … Continue reading The Not-So-Usual Streets of New York
Now that I have officially completed my first semester in New York, I have decided to share some of my most remarkable experiences! First things first: I had a delightful move-in day and welcome week, met extremely unique individuals, had numerous coffee dates, memorized and forgotten hundreds of names, and made many friends from all around the world. Besides being in a Macroeconomics class with … Continue reading Reflecting on my First Semester
New York’s 46th; My 1st Encounter With the Annual Halloween Parade Thursday, October 31 was not marked as Halloween but rather as the Parade on my calendar after hearing about the iconic organization held conveniently (from campus) on 6th Avenue North of Spring Street to 16th Street. The distance itself was enough to convince me but the event was so highly promoted and advertised across … Continue reading NYC Village Halloween Parade
