Tag: Trends

  • Why Are Fashion Trends Causing Older Women to Hang Onto Their Youth Through Clothing? 

    Edited By Ella Querin While on vacation in Palm Beach, Florida, after a grueling month of studying for finals, I enjoyed my well-deserved winter break. During my time there, I noticed a change in how millennials and older women dressed, almost as if they were clinging to their youth.  One night at dinner, trying to…

  • Will You Be a “Cold Girl” this Winter?

    Annabelle Aree Lee Edited by Naomi Gupta A rosy-cheeked girl is standing outside a snowy ski lodge, sporting an oversized scarf and earmuffs. The “cold girl” is her.  The “cold girl aesthetic” started as a TikTok makeup trend about a year ago, where teenage girls were seen exaggerating facial features that make someone appear as…

  • The Return of Metallurgy

    Lea Vandervost Edited by Ella Querin Metallurgy is back and trend this year and we’re happy to see it. From red carpet to runway, we’ve observed the resurgence of the shine come back into our lives.  As for every trend, the craze around metallurgy comes and goes. Popularised first by Hollywood icons of the 1930s…

  • “The Illusion of Simplicity”

    Ella Sebok Edited by Leah Gilbert We all know the classic The Devil Wears Prada monologue that gave cerulean blue the shoutout of a lifetime; the speech was given to naive fashion intern Andy by her Vogue editor boss, and stand in Anna Wintour, Miranda Priestly who goes on about the power politics of choice…

  • The Goyard Bag: Yet Another Microtrend Plagued by Knockoffs

    By Basil Atari Edited by Lucy Kaskie McGill has been blooming with Goyards. Like daisies, these bags have been popping up across campus in royal blue, forest green, and canary yellow. When I first took note of this at the beginning of the fall semester, I was shocked by the absolute ludicrousness of wearing a…

  • The Wallabee – Reimagining this Clarks’ Original

    By Lillie Braden Edited by Ella Querin What do both my mom’s 1970s high school wardrobe and Tyler the Creator’s 2020 Grammy’s look have in common? Here’s a hint: crepe soles, suede exteriors, and an iconic square toe silhouette. Clarks’ Wallabee sneaker, released in 1967, stands the test of time. Quickly gaining popularity in North…

  • The “Clean Girl” Aesthetic: How Did We Get Here?

    Chloë Isaac Edited by Naomi Gupta The appeal of the Clean Girl aesthetic at a glance is easily understood: it markets  simplicity and  effortlessness that are presented as attainable, combined with underlying themes of wellness and success. The fact of the matter is that the Clean Girl aesthetic requires far more of its devotees than…

  • SUMMER 2023 TRENDS RECAP

    Emilie Oceane Lespinasse Edited by Ella Querin Summer is THE time to experiment with one’s style as the weather allows us to be more playful rather than focusing on trying not to freeze in the cold. As the sweet, slow days of summer come to a close, here is a recap of some of the…

  • Size, Style, and Sensation: The Diesel Micro Skirt Backlash

    INES LONTRADE Edited by Angélique Gouws Whether you like it or not, it is undeniable that the Diesel micro skirt has made a hell of an impression. From the runway to your Instagram feed and your favorite influencers, the piece has clearly captured the spotlight. It all started on the Miu Miu runway during the…

  • Bloke to Blokette: The Best of Both Worlds

    Alyssa Chalmers This rising trend is probably one of my favourites to see gain internet popularity as of late. Blokette is defined as a feminine twist on the popular ‘bloke core’ aesthetic that has been all over social media for the last couple months, or at least on my side of the internet. However, I…