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A fiery crimson glow flickers inside two curved glass forms, surrounded by a haze of iridescent spheres. It shifts with movement, suspended against the body. The whole form lies between matter and motion. Beneath the glass is something found not on Earth, but among the stars. Plasma. This is Iris Van Herpen’s Helix Nebula dress, unveiled as part of her latest collection. Here, the fourth state of matter takes an unexpected place on the runway. Helix Nebula Dress, 2026. Credi

Over the last few years, there have been defining pop culture moments that have named the summer, and ultimately set the aesthetic that most of us, or those of us who average more than 5 hours of daily screen time, aspire to. There was Hot Girl Summer, Brat Summer and Barbie Summer, to name a few, all of which came with colours and aesthetics that were synonymous with the ‘era’ they defined; and were an easy guide for what to wear to be the most on-trend and in-the-know with

It is hard to walk the streets of St Andrews without catching a stripey outfit. In the past semester alone, I have seen striped jumpers, trousers, hats, gloves, blouses, skirts, scarves, caps, shoes, bags— pretty much any item of clothing (or accessory) you can think of. Credit: Ivana Furundija on Pinterest The popular stores are stocking their shelves with stripes to fit the recent demand. According to Potter & Co on Instagram, ‘Stripes were set to dominate fashion in 2025,

Credit: The Guardian Over the past year, the internet has been plagued by the so-called ‘performative male’ who notoriously flaunts the effortlessly put-together outfit of a band t-shirt, of whom he has most likely never listened to, wired headphones, and a classic literature book that fits perfectly in his back pocket. Such a look has become so notorious, identifiable, and easy to recreate that I even had friends don the attire as a Halloween costume. Maybe he's carrying Sil

I noticed recently that my social media has been flooded with photos of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy (CBK) for the past few weeks, and people around me can’t stop talking about the new series Love Story , which is about her relationship with John F. Kennedy Jr. I began to wonder: Why, 26 years after her tragic death, is there such an obsession with Carolyn specifically? Why are people on TikTok trying to dress just like her? But also, why can no one actually achieve her look? Joi

By Ethan Forbes Credit: reneemagritte.org For many final year students such as myself, the end of our studies, graduation and entering the big bad world are looming large. For many of us, this is a time that is plagued by more questions than answers. What are you going to do after graduating? Do you have a job yet? Are you going to do a master’s degree? But surprisingly, the most important question may be... what are you wearing to graduation?  On the one hand, while we are

By Sophie Kolax Credit: Pinterest In a house with four other flatmates, one washing machine, and five measly drying racks, it is easy for the laundry to accumulate. So, after the third attempt at washing my clothes, I realized that all my staples, favorite jeans, tops that go with everything, and the jumpers I wear a little too often are not suitable to be worn again. This is the wash-day conundrum. Not only are all of my favorite articles of clothing out of commission, but t

By Minty Rawlins As a frequent flier at the main library, I deeply relate to the @standrews.onion post from last September about ‘St Andrews students dressing up to ‘ study’ in the library’. Even though the St Andrews Onion is a satire news account, there was definitely some truth to this post. I know I’m not the only St Andrews student whose day starts with the taxing task of deciding what to wear, only to show off the final product as I procrastinate on the main floor of

By Poppy Reid The early 2020s saw social media plagued with what was tipped as the ‘clean-girl aesthetic’. Pioneered by the internet’s IT girls like Hailey Bieber and Molly Mae Hague, matching gym sets and slick back ponytails became a daily uniform, liptints were mandatorily matched to oversized stanley cups, and beige was the new millennial pink. Now, don’t get me wrong, there is something inherently satisfying about the clean-girl. The look is accomplished, polished and fe

Last year marked the arrival of a new ‘dark academia’ novel set in St Andrews: When We Were Killers by C. F. Barrington. The novel found a home in bookshop window displays for months, and was even named Waterstones’ Scottish Book of the Month in May 2025. When We Were Killers certainly received a positive marketing push, but is it actually worth your time? Window display in Topping and Company, (January 2026) The novel’s protagonist is Finn Nethercott, an ‘outcast’ first-ye

By Ethan Forbes Credit: Vogue While us students were hibernating after another gruelling semester, the fashion world was ploughing into the new year full steam ahead. Trade fayres, fashion weeks, and even reality TV style have been flooding my feed. So, in order to make your life easier when trying to juggle keeping up with your most stylish friends and adjusting to academic life (tasks of equal importance if you ask me), I’m going to give you a quick recap of what I think ar

Every January my For You Page becomes inundated with trend predictions for the new year. With the videos often claiming to reveal the ‘colour of the year’, ‘next big pattern , ’ and sometimes offer obscure takes about new fashionable silhouettes. While 2025’s most notable trending pattern was the polka dot , the ‘trend prediction experts’ claim that stripes are the new ‘it girl.’ Though the classic polka dot has been seen on almost every item of clothing imaginable, anima

Winter has finally arrived in St Andrews. The temperature has definitely dropped in the last week, prompting even the stingiest of students to put the heating on. Changes in temperature also lead to changes in the way students dress to brace the St Andrews cold, with black puffer jackets being the most popular choice (fashion show, society affiliated, and North Face being the preferred options). However, just because it is getting dark in the middle of the afternoon doesn’t m

Credit: @simonebeyene on Instagram We constantly go through cycles of ‘it girls’. We’ve recreated Alexa Chung’s 60s twee of the 2010s and taken model-off-duty ease from Gigi and Bella Hadid. Now, there’s a new ‘it girl’ on the block: Olivia Dean. Following the release of her second album The Art of Loving, it has become increasingly hard to not fall in love with her elegant but fun outfits. Her stylist, Simone Beyene, is pulling looks from brands such as Rat & Boa, Coperni

Catwalk took over the Niblick this past Friday for their sold-out launch party celebrating the reveal of this year’s theme. Amongst societies at St Andrews, Catwalk stands out through its not-for-profit vision, and the statistics are impressive. Every year, 100% of Catwalk’s profits are donated to charity, including the three university charities voted for by students annually. This year’s profits will go to Fife Women’s Aid, Centrepoint, and Médicins Sans Frontières . Courte

Credit: France with Vero As we are nearing to the end of 2025, it is exciting to look back on which fashion trends have resurfaced this year. Ballet flats have made a strong comeback and have provided inspiration for new trending varieties of classic flats such as mesh ballet flats and velvet flats.  Come along to find out the history of the ballet flat, how it is being worn today,  and what's keeping it in style.  The Birth  Credit: Harper's Bazaar Ballet flats were first 

Credit: Ubuntu Charity Fashion Show St Andrews is known for being the home to many fashion shows, contributing to the unique university experience it offers. From FS to Don’t Walk , the options to snag a ticket and see fellow students strut down the runway are plentiful. However, a new fashion show is resurfacing this year after a three-year hiatus, offering a fresh take on the typical fashion show experience. Welcome back to St Andrews, the Ubuntu Charity Fashion Show , whi

By Ethan Forbes Like many students, I took time away from the bubble over Independent Learning Week to spend some time with my parents... and to use their washing machine and dryer. This time around, my visit happened to coincide with my dad clearing out his wardrobe- good timing if you ask me. After going through his clothes together, he cleared some space, and I left with a few new things.  Credit: @alessandrosquarzi on Instagram Helping my dad go through his stuff reminde

We have all been there in the weeks leading up to Halloween. While your main concern may be snagging a Fright Night ticket, the ultimate conundrum still remains: what should our group costume be for Halloween? Think of this article as your ‘how-to’ guide to coming up with the best group costume and throwing a spooktacular party to match. Whether you are in need of last-minute ideas or already planning ahead for next year, this article will give you a bunch of suggestions

Credit: Elizabeth Blakeslee Like most students hoping to shop affordably and sustainably, you’ve probably indulged in retail shopping from the comfort of your lecture hall via Vinted or Depop. However, with prices on both platforms going up, and general fears about not quite knowing if what shows up at your door will be what you actually wanted, in-person shopping might just be the better way to go. If you want to buy new yet ethical and eco-conscious items, your first tho