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Sheer Perfection — Why White Lace is a Winter Staple

Fatima Krida

Nov 27

Sheer Perfection — Why White Lace is a Winter Staple

Halloween has long gone, ghost and scary pirate costumes put back into the wardrobe until next year, and yet the flurries of white lace...

From Victoria’s Secret to FS: A Push for Body Inclusivity

Savannah Abbey

Nov 20

From Victoria’s Secret to FS: A Push for Body Inclusivity

While the fashion industry centres around clothing, the conversation has also been centered around the bodies those clothes go on. What...

Cara Neish

Nov 19

Bringing Back Blanket Scarves

As winter is fast approaching, we begin to reach for the cosy winter essentials buried deep in our drawers - gloves, hats, and, of...

Treading Through Winter — Students' November Footwear Favourites

Tatiana Tkachenko

Nov 17

Treading Through Winter — Students' November Footwear Favourites

Feet are a sensory part of the body which makes them extremely sensitive to drastic temperature changes. This's why, as we walk into...

Wearing Your Vote: The Politics of Election Fashion

Fatima Krida

Nov 12

Wearing Your Vote: The Politics of Election Fashion

As a Brit, my time at St Andrews has been my first encounter with so many Americans. It’s hard to leave the house without hearing that...

Lina Lataoui

Nov 3

It's Time to Go Gothic

Gothic fashion is having its mainstream revival and we’re loving it. Dark colours and gothic influences are decorating Market Street....

Nandini Shah

Nov 3

In Clear Favour of Bare Skin

Last month, in a moment of divine inspiration, I googled the current fashion trends to shop for the perfect outfit for a night out, that...

Get Ready to Welly! Tips for Boot Selection

Emma Ingram-Johnson

Oct 30

Get Ready to Welly! Tips for Boot Selection

Black tie and wellies are an unconventional pairing, but one enforced by the infamous Welly Ball . Ultimately, an ingenious scheme to...

Dress Like a Kid Again Because Mary Janes are Back in Town

Fatima Krida

Oct 30

Dress Like a Kid Again Because Mary Janes are Back in Town

The annual school shoe shopping trip always came with a search for the most fashionable shoes my eight year old eyes could spot....

Chilly Days, Stylish Ways — Students Talk Autumn Accessories

Tatiana Tkachenko

Oct 14

Chilly Days, Stylish Ways — Students Talk Autumn Accessories

As we move into the autumnal months, St Andrews students are gradually switching out their stylish, summer wardrobes for warmer...

*Beware of Dog* Sustainable Fashion in Your Backyard

Savannah Abbey

Oct 14

*Beware of Dog* Sustainable Fashion in Your Backyard

In recent years, awareness about the dangers and negative lasting effects of the fast fashion industry have become much more widespread....

It's Out with Puffers — The Revival of Smart Jackets is Here

Cara Neish

Oct 14

It's Out with Puffers — The Revival of Smart Jackets is Here

As many students grieve summer’s end, others welcome Autumn with open arms. With its colder climate and orange hues, Autumn is an...

A History Spotted: The Rise of Leopard Print

Lily Innes

Oct 8

A History Spotted: The Rise of Leopard Print

As I worked a shift in a coat check booth long past midnight, a drunk lady shoved a huge leopard print coat through the window. When I...

The "Dad Cap" Holds Political Sway in St Andrews

Emma Ingram-Johnson

Oct 2

The "Dad Cap" Holds Political Sway in St Andrews

Fashion has always been capable of practical functionality: for warmth, cover or protection. As fashion has evolved, it now holds the...

Digging into the Trenches (Coat Edition)

Fatima Krida

Oct 1

Digging into the Trenches (Coat Edition)

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

From TV to Market Street — Major Influences on Students' Autumn Streetwear

Lina Lataoui

Sep 30

From TV to Market Street — Major Influences on Students' Autumn Streetwear

This year’s runways have been full of sharply outlined coats and blazers contrasting with soft layers - clashing femininity with...

Unpacking Obsession: St Andrews' Dedication to Longchamp Bags

Fatima Krida

Sep 13

Unpacking Obsession: St Andrews' Dedication to Longchamp Bags

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...

Vic Priestner

Mar 11

Baller Gowns That Don’t Break the Bank

Thanks to Ines Tramarin and the EmpowHER Galentines subcommittee’s genius, St. Andrews finally saw an all-female, all-pink ball last...

The Star-Studded Front Rows of Fall/Winter 2024

Rachel Lochead

Mar 10

The Star-Studded Front Rows of Fall/Winter 2024

Do the A-listers sat in the front row of fashion shows take away from the collections on the catwalk themselves? It is well known that...

Nicole Entin

Feb 27

The ‘Future’ of FS – FS 2024, Reviewed

To paraphrase Rodger and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music, how do you solve a problem like a success? While the proposition may sound...