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2026 has been a big year for many reasons. There was the Winter Olympics back in February; we went back to the moon for the first time since 1972 and the USA had its 250th birthday. However, in my humble opinion, as an English student, the best thing about this year has been the plethora of book to movie adaptations; from age old classics to newer stories, we have been inundated with retellings. I will admit that the cynic in me worries that this recent influx is due to our l

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

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