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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 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

Like most, I’m an offender of the late-night doom scroll, but don’t worry, I’m not totally rotting my brain because some of the accounts I follow are vaguely educational. Recently, I came across this @databutmakeitfashion post hinting that quiet luxury might be on its way out and fashion is about to become fun again, with unique pieces gaining popularity over their ‘bland’ and ‘simple’ counterparts. Credit: @databutmakeitfashion on Instagram Although the increasing popular

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

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

In honor of it officially being autumn, and the end of New York Fashion Week (NYFW), it’s time to stay on the lookout for upcoming autumn and winter trends. This particular article will explain how NYFW has predicted and influenced certain styles for autumn and winter that may be of interest to St Andrews students. The first trend on the agenda is… pinstripes! Pinstripes were seen all throughout NYFW. Whether it's a blazer, flared pants, or even a blouse, pinstripes add the

By Emma Smicklas Credit: Unsplash Picture yourself August before first year: bright-eyed, a little nervous, and brimming with excitement...

By Estella Levi-French Being back in St Andrews along with the arrival of Autumn, I have noticed tons of both practical and stylish bags...

As autumn fast approaches and the facade of Scottish sun dissipates into the usual rain every student comes to be rather nostalgic for, a...