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This week we're diving into dressing in one color, why everyone needs plaid, not boxing yourself into an aesthetic plus Zendaya and Law Roach’s latest press tour looks for ‘The Drama’! Let’s get into it! →

Zendaya and Law Roach have reimagined the classic wedding tradition “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” as THE blueprint for bridal method dressing. You may have heard that it’s good luck for a bride to follow this tradition before a wedding for good fortune in her marriage, but little did we know, it’s good luck for press tours too.

“It's an old tradition that I think a lot of brides play into,” Law Roach says. “And since the storyline of the movie is based around a wedding, I think it was just something that we came up with, and it's about the storytelling,” Roach explains.

The journey begins with an all-white gown and angelic makeup, then introduces black with a bow at the back, subtly hinting at darkness. As the looks evolve, the hair becomes messier, the makeup more dramatic, and the smile sharper. Darkness gradually consumes the being, reflecting the film’s unraveling. Each look builds on the last, growing darker as the press tour goes on.

The progression is striking, starting with:

1.) Something Old

2.) Something New

3.) Something Borrowed

4.) Something Blue

There’s something so compelling about the suggestion of darkness gradually encroaching upon and consuming the being. Even the first makeup look is more angelic, as if it exists just before the descent begins. The hair becomes messier, the makeup gets more dramatic, and the smile turns sharper; Zendaya always knows how to do promo!!

So, if you haven’t seen The Drama yet and want to know what chaos awaits, what are you waiting for? It's in theatres now!!

The internet offers us an abundance of inspiration for personal style; gone are the days of scouring Pinterest for the vision you’re looking for. BUT look no more, we now have creators that sell entire prepackaged aesthetics for you to pick from. You have the clean girl, tomato girl, cheetah girl, quiet luxury, mob-wife, goth, euro summer, dark academia, the list goes on forever and ever, and it entirely misses the point of fashion: to have fun with your self-expression!

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It is incredibly easy to fall for the consumerist trap while scrolling. It is now easier than ever to buy hundreds of beautiful, chic, trendy items at the tap of a button, but you aren’t doing yourself or your closet a favor. Having a whole prefixed identity in place of style doesn’t allow you to really think for yourself; you’re thinking about an idea and what that idea represents. You can try out different aesthetics. I think it works better to not be so rigid in your outfitting, be unique! Let yourself experiment, and don’t for a second care what others think.

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I say this to say, just wear what makes you feel good and happy. These cutesy, palatable ‘aesthetics’ are meant to keep people simple and to regurgitate the same outfit silhouettes with different color palettes, but you have the possibility to do so much more than that. I genuinely enjoy seeing people wear what they like, even if it isn’t my cup of tea; it is uniquely theirs, and that is what is best about personal style. It is something only you own that no one else can have, so resist the ‘aesthetics’!

By Anette Castro Y

Plaid is one of those patterns that has held significant influence in the industry. Its versatility in styling provided consumers the option to dress up their outfits with the iconic print; ultimately, if your outfit has plaid, it is chic every which way.

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Burberry was one of the biggest contributors to popularizing this pattern with its iconic check. This pattern of beige, black, red, and white was initially used in the lining of coats made in 1920. It wasn’t until the 1960s that Burberry started using this print as its signature style. The check was considered the ultimate sign of luxury on the streets of London. In the 80s, in order to be more inclusive, they started producing items with the check print that the average citizen could afford, such as hats, umbrellas, and handkerchiefs, starting at £50. Burberry became a significant marker in popularizing a print that transcended class and fashion.

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Besides its iconic history, it is just such a fun print to implement into your style! It meshes so well with anyone's color; there's an infinite amount of color variations to choose from. The best styles to look for in plaid are bleated skirts, blazers, flare bottoms, midi skirts, mini dresses & skirts. It is a popping, eye-catching, bold type of print, and for that reason, you must search for more of it! It is the one print that isn't tied down to a singular aesthetic; its uniqueness has allowed it to survive decades and still thrive in the fashion world. Below, I have left some kitschy plaid inspiration.

By Tsholo’felo S.

Lately, I’ve found myself dressing in one colour.

Different shades of brown. Sometimes blue. Occasionally all black. Not exactly matching, but close enough that the outfit feels intentional — like everything belongs together.

At first, it just felt like a styling choice. Something that looked good. Clean. Put together.

But the more I leaned into it, the more it started to feel like something else.

Like control.

There’s something about monotone dressing that makes you feel like you’ve taken your time. Like the outfit didn’t just happen — it was curated. Thought through. Directed.

Almost like practicing art direction, but on yourself.

And maybe that’s why it works.

Because in a time when everything else feels a little less certain. Maybe your outfit is the one thing you can bet on.

One colour. One palette. One clear decision.

It removes the noise. The overthinking. The pressure to mix, match, and prove something.

It’s not about standing out. It’s about making sense.

And maybe that’s what makes it feel different.

Not louder. Not trendier. Just more intentional.

Maybe monotone dressing isn’t just about looking put together.

Maybe it’s about feeling like you are.