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Gaurav Gupta and the Divine Androgyne🍒

At Paris Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer 2026, Gaurav Gupta graced us with his latest couture collection, The Divine Androgyne.

“The Divine Androgyne” is a common thread between the stars, the holy, and human flesh—all different states of existence, held inside one collection. Drawing from ancient Indian concepts of unity and transformation, Gupta asks us to think about what’s real and what isn’t, and how our bodies are part of something bigger than we can imagine. On Tuesday, he shared a video of the collection on Instagram, captioning it: “When you and I are one. THE DIVINE ANDROGYNE | PARIS COUTURE WEEK SS’26. A collective interplay of energy and consciousness.”

At its core, The Divine Androgyne is about returning to balance and moving beyond the boundaries of the mind. As Shivani Dixit put it, “The silhouettes transcended conventional gendered codes, prioritizing form, movement and emotional resonance.”

CUTE ENOUGH TO SURVIVE A SNOWSTORM ❄️✨

We’re barricading ourselves from this winter storm for the time being, but when it’s warm enough to step outside again, it’s time to level up our winter fashion game! First up, meet your new best boots: the Dr. Martens Anistone Tall Leather Biker Boots in black. Perfect for walks through snow or down a runway! Pair them with a classic trench–the Abercrombie Classic Trench Coat is timeless and looks put-together in any temperature.

Cold cheeks? No thanks. Slide on the SKIMS Faux Fur Earmuffs in Marble for ear-to-ear warmth–and they’re on sale for $28.

Let’s combat these so-called Winter Uglies with skincare! The Laneige Water Bank Moisturizer is a winter-savior for dry, chilly air– plump, hydrated skin all season long.

Winter storms don’t stand a chance. Layer up and stay equally cute and warm!

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HAUTE AND SWEATY💦

Following the release of Heated Rivalry and the thrill that was Challengers summer, it's no surprise that we’re due for a true athleticwear renaissance. Sports has always had a deep relationship with fashion, with most modern fashion being influenced by equestrian style. 

We’ve exhausted matching athleisure sets, and it’s time for athleticwear to go from leisure to luxury and get haute and sweaty. 

HEAT 1: AVIATION

The flyest girl out, Miss Robyn Rihanna Fenty was photographed with THE 2016 army green bomber jacket one (by Miu Miu, naturally), paired with a copper colored slip dress by Saint Laurent. A la aviation pilots, Badgalriri made the streets of New York her runway.

HEAT 2: WINTER SPORTS

Dsquared2 made headlines with their HAUTE winter sports inspired runway collection ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Jacquemus skiwear to editorial heights with their viral Winter Retreat campaign starring Alex Consani, sporting fur Moon Boots and a red Jacquemus winter scarf floating mid-air. Supermodel Jasmine Tookes even sported a chic black Goldbergh ski jacket alongside gold earrings to bring Olympic levels of style to the slopes.

HEAT 3: CYCLING

Saint Laurent took heavy inspiration from the 80s and brought the windbreaker back to high fashion– in a cyclical manner, of course. Paired with flowing silk garments, this unlikely pairing sported high contrast and bright colors, a great rebuttal to the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year. 

The 80s had jazzercise and aerobics and we have spin classes and run clubs– the parallels are endless in the rise of these fitness crazes. The rapid pace of trend cycles make relatively new trends feel dated and old, almost like watching old teams try to gain their spark back. Consumers have grown tired of the oversaturation and homogeny of matching sets and yearn for innovation; a trade. 

So if you’re looking for the next trending item, check out the court, pool, arena, or the field.

Classism in clothing (part 3)

Last week, we continued our Classism in clothing series by taking a look at sumptuary laws, policies that emerged in the Middle Ages as a way to maintain social hierarchy through the way people presented themselves, particularly with clothes.

When we think of social hierarchy and how it’s expressed in fashion, we see a clear pattern– those at the top of the hierarchy make the trends and set the standards for the rest of us. Although sumptuary laws died out in various societies from the 1600s to 1800s, the long-term effects of the elite setting the precedent for self-expression would remain for centuries, bleeding into modern-day. This can be seen through the Trickle-Down theory, which describes the phenomenon that trends filter through society, beginning with “innovators / first adopters,” often hailing from the richest parts of society.

However, as society has developed, the opposite of this phenomenon has emerged. An example of fashion trickling up from the lower classes to high fashion is workwear. Historically, workwear was created to withstand the physical demands of manual labor. However, in recent years, we see that workwear’s practicality has been co-opted into an aesthetic adopted by those at the “top” of society.

Due to the higher levels of society historically enforcing laws and policies that tend to ostracize lower classes, this adoption of what is seen as “working class fashion,” originally designed for endurance and safety, can be controversial. Is it considered cultural appropriation? A fashion fetish? Or just appreciation of well-made, practical garments?

Parents, Panic, and a Snow Day☃️

Baby, it’s cold outside. Post-first week of classes and the university is shut down–I couldn’t be happier. But did anyone else’s parents act like the world was ending? No joke, mine called me four times leading up to the storm. Even my grandparents stopped by with two flashlights and a sleeping bag, just in case our power went out.

I always love the craze that happens before snowstorms because it feels like living in a mini version of an apocalypse movie. Toilet paper and water get stripped from every grocery store shelf, the parking lot is flooded, and my roommate literally saw people fighting to buy the last cans of tuna.

It’s absolute pandemonium. For me, I just stocked up on a few essentials, charged my portable battery, and went to a friend’s house to sled for the day. With that said, I’m hoping everyone is staying warm and loving the time off (if you got it).

The Streaming Age: Too Much of a Good Thing?🍿

We're living in the golden age of content, or so they say. With more streaming services than ever, a universe of movies and shows is literally at our fingertips. But is endless choice actually a good thing?

On one hand, the sheer variety is incredible. Niche genres are thriving, and international cinema is more accessible than ever. We can binge-watch entire series in a single weekend, and discover hidden gems we'd never find otherwise.

However, this abundance can also be overwhelming. Hours are spent scrolling, trying to decide what to watch, only to end up re-watching "The Office" for the tenth time. The fear of missing out (FOMO) is real, as everyone raves about the latest must-see show.

Ultimately, the streaming age is a double-edged sword. While the options are limitless, it's up to us to be mindful viewers, curating our own experiences and not getting lost in the endless scroll. Maybe less is more, after all.

See you next week!