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The clubbing capitals of the world are usually noted for their distinct aesthetics. In Berlin, the scene is dominated by black leather and latex. But in Ibiza, colourful sequins and cowboy boots are usually the weapon of choice. Even though it may be a bit of an overstatement to refer to The Bubble as a clubbing capital, the night out uniform is similarly unique. St Andrews is often noted for its specific day-time aesthetic involving jeans, loafers and cashmere jumpers. Bu

Sophie Rose Jenkins Image credit: St Andrews Charity Fashion Show If you meet a university student in the wild, you’ll meet the topic of money sooner rather than later - they’ve probably gone into their overdraft just greeting you. Money talks, but in St Andrews it shouts. And with tabloid headlines often putting the words ‘St Andrews’ and ‘billionaire’ in the same breath, it’s easy to assume these “broke student” stereotypes don’t exist in the bubble. In Candlemas especially

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

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

I am pleased to write for The Stand in part because of its devotion to fashion, of which I am moderately keen about. Now don’t get me wrong, I am clueless as to the goings on of the St Andrews fashion societies; I am yet to achieve the “autumnal chic” of the university students; and I am so far off the clothing trends that I might as well be living on the moon — the corduroy and collar is generally my uniform. Yet, I still have an appreciation for these articles in The Stand

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In every lecture, library visit, Spoiled coffee and Toppings trip you are only a maximum of 3ft away from a Longchamp bag. You might not...