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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 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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Beauty

Male K-pop Idols Might Embrace Female Makeup Styles

The K-pop industry has cycled through numerous beauty trends, particularly for its popular girl and boy groups. That said, recent years have seen the beauty standards for men and women in the K-pop industry converge more than ever before. Eastern music industries like K-pop share a vast amount of differences ...

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Theater

Paddington The Musical Highlights The Overlooked Talent Of Disabled Theater Actors

The recent debut for the musical adaptation of Paddington has generated countless amounts of interest across social media.  Based on the book series by Michael Bond, Paddington: The Musical debuted at the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End on November 1st to wide acclaim. Images and videos of the on-stage ...

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Fashion DesignerPast

Rachel Scott

Fashion Designer of the Month for November 2025 Mouse-pointer Linkedin-in Bio Gallery Bio Rachel Scott is a Jamaican fashion designer. Scott developed an interest in fashion during her childhood in Kingston, Jamaica. Scott learned to design and sew her own clothes and studied the deep intricacies clothing had within her ...

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DJ MixPast

BSD Halloween Mix 2

Dive into DJ Steelo’s Latest Mixes on Mixcloud!Visit mixcloud.com/DjSteeloNYC/ Learn More About DJ Steelo,Visit djsteelonyc.com Follow DJ Steelo

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Make Up ArtistPast

John Caglione Jr.

Make Up Artist of the Month for November 2025 Facebook Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio John Caglione Jr. is an influential American theatrical make-up artist. Caglione started his carrer in makeup at the age of 15 with an opportunity to work with Dick Smith. He started working on Saturday Night ...

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PastUnderground Artist

Briscoe

Underground Artist of the Month for November 2025 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Spotify Mouse-pointer Tiktok Bio Flashlights in the Canyon Bio Briscoe is an American music duo comprised of Texas natives Philip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman. Lupton and Heintzelman met as children during summer camp but formed their music group ...

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Flashback AthletePast

C.C. Sabathia

Flashback Athlete of the Month for November 2025 Facebook Instagram Bio Highlight Bio Carsten Charles Sabathia Jr. aka C.C. Dabathia is an American former professional baseball player. Born in Vallejo, California, Dabathia excelled in sports at a young age, playing baseball, football, and basketball in highschool. By the time of ...

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New ArtistPast

The Smile

“New” Artist of the Month for November 2025 Facebook Tiktok Instagram Youtube Mouse-pointer Bio The Slip Bio The Smile are an English rock band formed from various veteran rock artists. The band is comprised of Radiohead singer Thom Yorke, Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood, and Sons of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner. ...

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