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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.
Beauty

Will Cosmetic Injectables Ever Fall Out OF Fashion?

Beauty products have varied considerably throughout the decades, but one thing remains clear: people want clear and soft skin. Cosmetic injectables like Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and more have been among the most popular beauty products for maintaining a youthful facial appearance. Unfortunately, people have slowly grown weary of these products ...

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Beauty

Will Beauty Go Fully Digital?

Online shopping has slowly overtaken much of the traffic that physical retail has had since the rise of the internet. That said, there are a few industries that have held out against the influence of online spaces. Makeup is one of the few industries that has done well with physical ...

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Fashion

Are Corsets Back In Fashion?

Corsets have been a controversial item of clothing for decades, being one of the poster examples of the extreme regimens of female beauty standards. Since the early 20th century, they had gradually died off from mainstream popularity, only to be worn by those either interested in vintage fashion or deep ...

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Theater

Will The Hobbit’s Off-Broadway Production Become Mainstream?

The theater industry is no stranger to stage play adaptations of popular media, and it seems that The Hobbit is the next franchise to get that treatment. ​An off-Broadway production of The Hobbit has been picking up steam from the theater community, while there have been many variations of productions ...

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Fashion

Has AI Fully Cemented Itself Within The Fashion Industry?

​Artificial intelligence has rapidly been on the path of integrating with nearly every industry in recent years, and the fashion industry is no exception. Despite the outcry from many within its consumer base, fashion brands have shown no hesitation in incorporating AI in their business practices. This is likely due ...

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Beauty

Are More People Turning To Food For Skincare?

​As the beauty industry rapidly merges skincare with makeup products, more and more customers are looking for alternative ways to maintain healthy skin. While spending money on skincare products and medical procedures has grown increasingly more common, some customers would rather not break their bank. ​Recent trends have seen internet ...

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Fashion

Will More Museums Follow The MET’s Upcoming Fashion Exhibit

​A new exhibit centered around fashion is heading to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) this coming spring. While fashion has been deeply intertwined with art and society throughout the ages, there have been far fewer times that fact has been celebrated. ​The MET’s Costume Art exhibition is said to ...

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Theater

Could The Paranormal Activity Stage Play Popularize Horror Stage Productions?

​A new stage play adaptation of the Paranormal Activity franchise has garnered considerable online interest. Paranormal Activity is a new stage play revolving around an original story set within the infamous horror franchise. ​The play follows the couple James and Lou as they move into a London apartment when strange ...

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Beauty

Will K-Beauty Continue To Thrive In the US?

​Korean beauty products have seen a noticeable rise not only in the United States but in other Western countries in recent years. Unsurprisingly, the popularity of Korean media, including K-pop and K-dramas, amongst younger generations has likely facilitated interest in various Korean products. ​This has led to a market for ...

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Fashion

Fashion May Become A Major Reason for Travel for Tourists

International travelers have had various popular reasons for going overseas. For many, it can be for work, to fill a bucket list, for leisure, or for medical reasons. That said, recent trends have seen younger generations going on international trips for fashion tourism. While fast fashion dominated physical shelves and ...

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Theater

Should There Be More Dine-In Theaters?

​Dine-In Theaters have been a dwindling establishment in recent years. While more exist in the film industry, dine-ins within the musical theater industry are harder to find. While some consider them a relic of the past, they can often offer a unique experience unlike those that specialize in film. ​Some ...

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Fashion

Is Vegan Leather Doing More Harm Than Good?

​Animal materials in fashion have grown controversial and even looked down on since the beginning of the 21st century. In the past, the use of animal materials in clothing has decimated animal populations, bringing many species close to extinction. ​Unsurprisingly, this has led many within the industry to look for ...

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