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Caitlyn Taylor

Bio: Caitlyn Taylor is a graduate from Calvin University where she received a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. With a long time passion for video games, TV, and movies, Caitlyn took to journalism as a way to understand the ins and outs of her favorite industries. Caitlyn is ecstatic to join the NYC Tastemakers team, with the hopes of improving her skills as a writer and broadening her experience.
Theater

The Broadway Strike Was A Long Time Coming

​A labor strike will likely soon hit the theater industry in the United States, and unfortunately, the event has felt inevitable. Discontentment across various segments of the American entertainment industry has surged since the pandemic. These mounting pressures pushed writers and actors to launch massive strikes two years ago in ...

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Beauty

Google’s New AI Makeup Filters Set a Dangerous Precedent

AI is influencing beauty in a big way thanks to Google Meet’s latest feature. Launched on October 8th, Google Meet unveiled the latest update to its Touch Up Mode, which was unveiled last year. This update includes advanced AI filters that can touch up a person’s facial features and lighting ...

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Fashion

Is Shein Trying To Evolve Above Its Fast-Fashion Reputation?

​Fast fashion has fully cemented itself within the fashion industry. Despite the growing impact of recent tariffs on fashion consumers, global brands like Shein and Temu continue to generate massive amounts of revenue. Despite this, recently it seems that these are attempting to evolve their image in the fashion world. ...

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Theater

The Lost Boys Musical Is The Perfect Pick For Halloween

The cult classic horror comedy film The Lost Boys is finally getting a Broadway musical adaptation. While the news was a surprise for some, the announcement has garnered excitement from the film’s dedicated fanbase, who are always eager for more content of their favorite film. The Lost Boys’ musical adaptation ...

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Fashion

Will CNN’s Latest Venture Into Fashion Spur New Mainstream Interest?

Global news media company CNN recently added Rachel Tashjian to its ranks of senior reporters. Previously, Tashjian was a fashion critic for The Washington Post, the fashion news director at Harper’s Bazaar, and more. It’s the latest effort from the media company to beef up their digital subscription service, overseen ...

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Fashion

 Are Men Finally Breaking Away From Traditional Western Wedding Attire?

​Wedding attire in Western countries like the United States has been set to a consistent standard for decades. While the style and fabrics may differ, white has been the primary color for bride gowns. ​Traditionally, groomswear has faced fewer changes. While bridal gowns have evolved, groom suits have largely remained ...

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Beauty

Fragrances Might Be Performing Better Than Cosmetics

​The cosmetics industry economy has fluctuated for years. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed these changes when social distancing mandates lifted. Like other industries, cosmetics businesses have found previously thriving business practices and product lines less profitable than expected. ​Regardless of the reason, this has led cosmetics companies to reevaluate how their ...

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Fashion DesignerPast

Valentino

Fashion Designer of the Month for October 2025 Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani is a world renown Italian fashion designer. Born in the Italian province of Voghera, Valentino grew an interest in fashion while aprenticing under his fashion designer aunt Ernestina Salvadeo during primary school. Valentino continued ...

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Make Up ArtistPast

Nicki Ledermann

Make Up Artist of the Month for October 2025 Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Nicki Ledermann is a well-known German television and film makeup artist. Raised in Munich, Germany, Ledermann began her makeup career after briefly studying at the Conservatory of Music in Munich. In the years prior she had ...

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PastVideo

Cardi B – Safe

Video of the Month for October 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_0y8bmIATM Safe is the third single from American rapper Cardi B’s second studio album, Am I the Drama? Safe’s music video was released on the album’s midnight release on September 19, 2025. Directed by Arrad, the music video visualizes the song’s themes about ...

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PastUnderground Artist

Atmosphere

Underground Artist of the Month for October 2025 Facebook Instagram Spotify Bio Daley Bio Atmosphere is a notable American hip-hop duo consisting of rapper Sean Daley aka Slug and DJ/producer Anthony Davis aka Ant. Formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1996, the duo had undergone several name changes before settling on ...

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DJPast

DJ Enuff

DJ of the Month for October 2025 X-twitter Instagram Spotify Facebook Bio Playlist Bio Ephrem Louis Lopez Sr, aka  DJ Enuff, is an influential American DJ and radio personality. Born in Harlem and raised in Brooklyn, Lopez began his career filling in for DJ Red Alert on 98.7 KISS FM. ...

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