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VOL. 42, NO. 45 | THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014
DANA RESZUTEK
beauty & style editor
letter
from the
editor
Many 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 fowing dress, a ferce face. I sought to mesh form with
creation, allowing the strength of the body and face to fow 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 fuidity through
an effortless compilation of artistic minds.
On a rainy Saturday morning, the Fringe team shuffed 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 fnd diffcult 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 to
work with such creative, talented minds.
I would frst 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 fawless features team and everyone on the WSN staff for their support, hard work and
ability 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 of
mens accessories headed by NYU
alumnus Zen Endo and his brother,
is currently being funded through
an online Kickstarter campaign.
Endo, who graduated from the
Stern School of Business in 2012,
said he knew he wanted to create a
startup when he entered NYU.
I made sure to take classes that
would help me accomplish that
goal rather than take classes to ful-
fill the requirements of any particu-
lar major, Endo said.
Endo graduated with a major in
marketing and management and
cited Entrepreneurship for the New
Economy, a class taught by Director
of FirstMark Capital Lawrence Leni-
han, as an influence on his career.
[Lenihans] class brought together
tech-savvy computer programmers
with design-conscious business stu-
dents, Endo said. We were put into
teams and required to start a busi-
ness. The class culminated in a cli-
mactic series of presentations at the
end of the semester, and our teams
pitched our new businesses to a
panel of venture capitalists.
Endo said meeting and hearing from
entrepreneurial leaders such as Eric
Ries and David Karp was inspiring.
The Iron and Blood Kickstarter
describes the pieces as industrial
aesthetic jewelry. Currently, the
brand includes rings, tie clips and
money clips. The Kickstarter cam-
paign details how the pieces are
made and what textures are used
to create them. Although the brand
is headquartered in New York, the
pieces are made in Providence, R.I.
[My brother and I] worked together
to refne the design of the ring and in
the process we started experiment-
ing with traditional jewelry-making
methods to make the other pieces
that I envisioned, Endo said. We
ultimately ended up using a kind of
reverse approach of carving up an
extremely hard material and then
casting it out of a softer metal.
Endo said the name Iron and Blood
came from the textural contrast found
in cast iron machine parts and he and
his brother share the same bloodline.
The stated goal of Iron and Blood
is to provide standout accessories
for the stylish man.
Jewelry is ingrained in male
culture in many parts of the world
and it has been a growing trend in
the [United States], Endo said.
As this culture continues to grow
into the mainstream, men will be-
come more confident about wear-
ing pieces. In terms of making a
guy stand out, we want our pieces
to help set [their] wearers apart
through the unique design of the
sand casted texture.
Endo hopes to include cuff links
in the project, but is concentrating
on producing the current line right
now.
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AVERY CHANG
Gallatin sophomore Victoria Holbrook
has been immersing herself in the profes-
sional world of fashion while at NYU. Origi-
nally from California, Holbrook decided
to study in New York to be in the city. Al-
though currently an underclassman, Hol-
brook possesses drive and maturity far
greater than other people her age.
During her past two years at NYU,
Holbrook has obtained experience on-
and off-campus. She has had her work
showcased at both the Gallatin Fash-
ion Show and the Fashion Business
Association show, has found opportu-
nities through NYU to promote her de-
signs under her brand, VLH.
Holbrook has immersed herself in a
corporate setting through internships.
My frst semester I interned at the
Peter Som showroom, Holbrook said.
I also interned at Christian Dior. Nei-
ther were design internships but both
brands aesthetics inspire me.
Holbrook seems to have a tremendous
amount of know-how and experience for a
sophomore, and she has tangible excite-
ment for the opportunities that await her.
At this point, I am trying to follow
my leads and see what direction that
takes me in, Holbrook said. I dont
want to be passive to the opportunities
presented to me, but I want to work
my strengths and stay open-minded to
new opportunities in the industry.
Although Holbrook is still in the early
stages of her career, she already
knows that she will follow a more en-
trepreneurial path rather than one de-
fned solely by fashion design.
Rather than limiting herself to design-
ing, Holbrook would like to extend herself
to myriad roles within the fashion industry.
I dont see myself in a position where
I spend more time managing my im-
age than offering a product or service
that improves womens or mens lives,
Holbrook said. I would also like to be
closer to the customer. I see merchants
as the translator between the customer
and the design team, and I think that is
interesting, 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. Instead
of looking at fashion as a platform for
self-promotion, she champions the idea
of fashion as a means of expression.
I want to create a new type of
brand that focuses on brand expe-
rience and utility for the customer,
she said. Offering top quality the
kind of design that puts ones mind
to rest. I want people to look at the
product or experience and the ser-
vice and take a deep breath because
it feels right. It wont be about put-
ting on a mask and trying to prove
oneself like a lot of clothes are. It
will be like stepping into a second
skin, having clothing be a natural
extension of who you already are.
Authentic and accessible can also
be used to describe her design work,
which she began fve years ago when
she started sewing clothing for herself
and 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 COLLAR
David sports an
Ernest Alexander
button-down with
a foral accent
CAMO CROSSING
David wears a Quarter
Water button-down
shirt with a unique
camo cross detail.
David Yu is a freshman
in Stern, majoring in
Business and Political
Economy. He balances
his busy schedule with
interests in photography,
travel, Japanese cuisine
and drag queens.
SHEER FLORALS
Nicolette models a
Charlotte Ronson
foral dress with
sheer paneling.
Nicolette Dieffenbaugher is a
freshman in Steinhardt studying
music business and French. New
York City has provided Nicolette
the opportunity to explore new
areas while enjoying the culture
of jazz clubs and chocolate.
One of her favorite places is the
Upper West Side.
EDGE OF SPRING
Nicolette sports a deep lip
to add edge to the pastels
of Charlotte Ronsons faux
leather jacket and Kora
Raes chiffon dress.
BLACK IS THE
NEW BLACK
Hannah wears a black
Rubin & Chapelle
dress with a v-neckline
and ruched accents.
Hannah Treasure is a freshman in
Gallatin studying a combination
of journalism, politics and
poetry. She enjoys learning new
languages and has already added
Spanish and Chinese to her
repertoire. A strict vegetarian,
Hannah loves being outdoors,
writing and smoking e-cigarettes.
SUIT UP FOR SPRING
A bold jacket is a strong
look for spring, like the
camo Quarter Water
blazer with black accents
featured on David.
FLOATING GOTH
Hannah shows
that black can still
translate to spring in
this sheer Tca/Hel
Rocha dress.
CLASSIC GLAMOUR
Nicolette pairs a
sheer and velvet
Tca/Hel Rocha
dress with nostalgic
hair and makeup.
SECOND SKIN
The Quarter Water
blazer on David is
complemented by
a matching layered
short with a unique
ftted black accent.
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
Photographer Zack Blomquist is a sophomore in the Tisch photography program, who has a love for all things multimedia.
For more of his work, visit zacharyblomquist.com.
Summer is fast approaching, and
moving can be stressful, especially
when hauling your clothes to another
dorm, apartment or back home.
Before lugging all your belongings
around, give your wardrobe a spring
cleaning by donating items that you
may never wear again to make room
for newer, more stylish pieces.
Some items that were once trendy
have faded from the fashion lens of
runways and storefronts. Although
there are some classic fashions that
will forever stay in style, take the time
to donate some of the clothes that
have been sitting in your closet un-
worn for a long time.
Studs and spikes may be big right
now, but if you are low on space you
should devote it to classic hoops and
studs, as they will always be trendy.
A previously fashionable fad that
is not going to be seen as much
this season is foral patterns in pas-
tel colors. While foral prints are still
in style, they are mainly featured in
stores in bright reds, blues and or-
anges, varying from the typical pale
hues usually seen.
Most of the shorts that are seen this
season are cut either mid-thigh or
shorter. Denim and khaki Bermuda
shorts are defnitely not necessary this
spring. Consider donating these items
and keeping shorts with a slightly
shorter hemline.
Adding a large number of accesso-
ries to your outft is not a look that is
currently sported. When you are look-
ing to complete your ensemble with
jewelry and other accessories for
spring, remember that less is more.
Feel free to donate extra clutches,
bulging bangles and strappy sandals
that may add too much to your look.
Many items you may already own
can be recycled for the spring sea-
son as well. Strappy tank tops, crop
tops and sundresses are still in style.
A loud, patterned tank top paired
with solid-colored shorts is a great
ensemble for a day exploring the
city. Hang on to the fun backless
or strapless pieces for sunny social
gatherings. Refective metallic ac-
cessories also seem to be catching
on, so it is a good idea to keep your
shiny necklaces, shoes and hand-
bags, especially those in a silver
hue. High-low skirts and dresses,
rompers and patterned pants are
also still relevant on the fashion
scene and can provide a cooler op-
tion for the brutal summer heat.
There are also some newer items
that have not been as favored in the
past but are notable this season.
Black, wide-leg pants are making
a comeback. They are a comfort-
able, breathable option for warmer
settings. These can be dressed up
with a solid-colored tank top and
cardigan or dressed down with a
patterned crop top. Neon earrings,
bracelets, watches and necklaces
are also in style, working as either
costume jewelry or the perfect touch
to a plain workday outft. Ankle boots
are a good footwear choice that can
accompany dresses, skirts or casual
denim shorts.
Spring
wardrobe
cleaning
MAGGIE ONEILL
Grabbing our attention and keeping
us updated on what is hot or not, trend
reports are an incredibly useful tool for
todays fashionistas. Giving us tips on
which gold accessories we should own
for spring, the must-haves for summer
and how to cut our hair, trend reports
grace some of the most well-known
fashion media sites. However, staying
current should never trump individuality.
Beginning with the aristocracies of
the 17th century, a desire for reigning
styles among the best-dressed be-
came a reality with the French produc-
tion of the frst fashion magazines. To-
day, the media continues to stress the
imperative nature of keeping up with
designers latest creations.
However, as collections are released
one after another, the latest fashions seem
to come and go faster than ever. This pat-
tern has left shoppers with the burden of
fnding 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 this
task has become a diffcult one.
CAS freshman Ankita Ray said the
meaning of trends transcends the
fashion world.
It has an economic basis as well as a
psycho-social basis, Ray said. Conform-
ing to the norms of fashion shows a cer-
tain social status. If you can keep up with
the trends, it shows that you can afford to
keep your closet up to date. Then it has
a psycho-social base because everyone
wants to ft in.
Rays words resonate with a distinct
truth that many people fail to realize.
Not only is the high-end fashion world
only attainable for a small percentage
of people, but also society still craves
some sort of continuity in dress as a
means of self-affrmation. In follow-
ing these trends, people only become
cookie-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 differently
by dressing like each other, Ray said. So
youve ultimately defeated the goal. Every-
ones dressing like they just popped out of
Pulp Fiction.
While it is rather simple to preach the
clich of following ones own heart re-
garding personal style, the struggle of
balancing individuality with popularity
is real. That said, the perfect fusion of
trend and personal taste is what makes
a person truly fashionable. Starting a
new trend can even prove to be more
rewarding. And, while staying in style
with a pair of Docs and a beanie may
always seem chic, intentionally break-
ing a rule or two can outshine a trend
follower any day.
So if pleats are too awkward for you
this season, there is no need to try to
pull them off. If you will never wear those
platform sandals after September, forget
about them. You do you this season, on
or off trend.
Individuality trumps trends
DAVID BOLOGNA
One of the most important and un-
dervalued facets of the fashion world
is its ability to construct and sculpt the
way different fabrics fall on the body.
When we wear an outft that fatters our
fgures, we often carry ourselves with
more confdence and feel more sure
of our appearance. Of course, fash-
ion as a business often performs this
task with little consideration for the au-
dience, instead showcasing designs
on models of very homogenous body
sizes and proportions. If the industry
is so focused on how the clothing ap-
pears on the body, why is insuffcient
attention given to showing fashion on
a variety of body types?
Over the years, fashion labels have re-
ceived criticism from the public for refus-
ing to include body shapes other than
the usual rail-thin frames and straight
fgures 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 clothes
and designers such as Ralph Lauren
have since featured fuller-fgured mod-
els in their runway shows. This progress
has been painfully slow nonetheless, as
many 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 has
been the target of body-positive activ-
ists for their inclusion of super-skinny
male and female models in their print
ads and runway collections. With the
models draped in loose-ftting clothing,
the collection likely could have beneft-
ted if some pieces had been worn by
models who are closer to the average
size of the general public. When the
model is skinnier than the skinny jeans,
it should be a sign that changes must
be made in the way that we show fash-
ion, as well as how we view those who
should be wearing it.
Often, when examining the seasons
newest offerings, it is easy to come
across designs that would better fat-
ter a fuller fgure as opposed to the
slender ones who model them. When
comparing the customers who wear
high-fashion outfts, many of them are
not nearly as thin as the models. Of
course, one could argue that a model
is purely there as a canvas for the de-
sign, but even canvases come in dif-
ferent shapes and sizes depending on
the art that is displayed on them. In the
wake of New York Fashion Week, as
well as award season in Hollywood, it
is almost impossible to ignore the in-
consistencies of who is shown wearing
the pieces on runways and magazines
versus who wears them for the public
to see. Though Hollywood has its own
issues with body image, they are miles
ahead of the fashion world, and per-
haps it is time that the shape of the
models be as diverse as the garments
themselves.
Model sizes unrealistic
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