Move over ‘whimsy’, because ‘chic’ – once applied only to the elegantly and stylishly fashionable – has taken over as the buzzword of 2026. In the original fashion sense, ‘chic’ meant a sophisticated style, where less is more. The style was less overly flashy than monochrome and timeless; Blair Waldorf’s...
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Having been in the limelight from a young age, Sadie Sink has gained prominence as a celebrated fashion icon as well as a talented actress. Best known for playing Max Mayfield on Stranger Things, Sink’s personal style has been evolving over the years to effortlessly blend comfort with high-end luxury,...
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As 2026 reaches its peak, the summer season’s staples have cemented themselves in a surprising trend. Fashion advice from Vogue and Glamour reveals that we are looking backwards for our inspiration: say hello to ‘retro summer’. The style that is being promoted essentially consists of the recycling and revamping of...
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With the toxic trend of ‘looksmaxxing’ centred around men, I bet you thought that women were finally out of the firing zone, right? Wrong. Typically, this warped form of self-improvement has bled into the female sphere, bringing with it its drastic grooming ideals that originated from incel culture to create...
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Want to reinvent yourself? Well, luckily for you, there are now plenty of options to base your new personality around, ranging from ‘office siren’ to ‘fisherman core’. Whether you want a new wardrobe, room decoration, or make-up look, picking an aesthetic to align with is now the way to do...
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Rodrigo’s you look pretty sad for a girl so in love has already overtaken the charts, crowned as 2026’s most streamed album in a single day by a female artist on Spotify. The hype is well deserved: there is something for everyone in this album that is shaped by emotional...
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Quick! They’re coming. Their skin is sparkling; their looks are incomparable – I knew twilight would teach me something. They don’t sleep, they don’t eat, they’ve got beauty, speed, and intelligence … but is it just me or is that vampire holding a matcha? Are they screaming for my blood...
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Rather than being perceived as a stylistic decision like a helix piercing, or just a cute adornment, tattoos seem to represent an invitation to deep dive into our personal lives. “What does it mean?” “Who is it for?” “Why did you get it?” From the day I turned 18, I...
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The post-pandemic era has created a new surge of remote work, in which offices have been replaced by laptops. Having a portable source of income has drastically changed where travellers go, how long they stay, and the destinations they frequent. With people able to reply to work emails from inside...
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This summer, Amsterdam is taking over as the place to be for Pride 2026, simultaneously hosting both WorldPride and EuroPride. WorldPride is an international LGBTQIA+ festival held every two years to promote global visibility and queer rights, originating in Rome in 2000. EuroPride differs in that it is held annually, swapping between European cities each...
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As we enter the summer season, the number of weddings on the calendar skyrockets. We may wonder what to expect from these momentous events in the current wedding season. Rather than the typical ‘big white wedding,’ a massive shift has occurred in the wedding industry, with many couples ditching the...
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Britain’s most famous national dish since the Victorian era, the full English has long since been a source of pride for a country less than revered for its cuisine. However, in the new era of wellness influencers, the classic breakfast seems to be on the decline as it clashes with...
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has clarified that only films with acting and writing by humans will be considered eligible to win an Oscar. The Oscars, widely considered the most prestigious set of awards in the film industry, are predominantly centred around films produced in Hollywood, with...
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