Letter from the Editors: December 2025
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Square Magazine! This time of year always reminds us of the joy and creativity behind Square. This magazine is built on community, and watching our Square team create and grow this semester has been one of the brightest parts of our year.
2 Winter Capsule Wardrobe Items to Invest In
Styling outfits in the wintertime can be quite the challenge. However, dressing warm without sacrificing style can be made simple with the right items. The key is to create a winter capsule wardrobe that allows for layering, mixing, and matching. If you are looking to update your wardrobe to become winter-ready, these two items are worth investing in.
5 Films With Iconic Winter Wardrobes
We all love the lessons this winter classic taught us, but that’s not all we can take away from it.
7 Ways to Elevate Your Holiday Party Looks
As invitations to parties, Secret Santas, and coordinated cocktail hours flood in, finding the right outfit can be tricky as trends fluctuate throughout each winter season. Luckily, Square has you covered. Here are seven ways to reach your desired holiday ensemble.
9 Perfect Holiday Dresses
Whether you are heading downtown or having a formal family dinner, the right dress can be the perfect festive choice.
10 Memorable Fashion Moments From 2025
As the year comes to a close, let's take a look back at some of the most iconic style and pop culture moments of 2025.
23 Must-Have Accessories for This Winter
The excitement and drama of the holidays can oftentimes distract you from the moment's biggest fashion trends, so Square is here to let you know about 23 must-have accessories to shop for this winter.
What You Need to Know About the 2026 Met Gala Theme “Costume Art”
Every spring on the first Monday of May, designers and celebrities ascend New York City’s most iconic staircase for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Exhibition.
Dissecting the Costumes of Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’
The costumes from Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein were nothing short of extraordinary. The costume design was one of the film’s most vital narrative tools, combining elements of symbolism and themes such as identity, grief, and creation. From color palettes to patterns, Emmy-nominated costume designer Kate Hawley had every detail accounted for.
The Design Heist: Brands Are Reclaiming the Value of Design
Now more than ever, consumers are faced with a choice: buy clothes based on convenience or invest in styles that will stand the test of time.
Spinelli Kilcollin Comes to Oxford’s Cicada Boutique
In September, Co-Founder Yves Spinelli visited for a trunk show at Cicada Boutique here in Oxford. The staff at Cicada has admired Spinelli’s designs for years, but working with the brand so intimately brought about a new level of appreciation.
Hill House Home Enters the World of Bridal Couture
For her September wedding in Florence, Italy, Allie Blitz, chief strategy officer of the Atlanta-based fashion and lifestyle label Hill House Home, tied the knot with investor Matt Ressler. Crafted in the New York studio that typically produces Hill House’s signature pieces, Blitz’s gown marked a significant moment for the brand.
The ‘Wicked: For Good’ Press Tour Is, Well…Wickedly Good
Many have waited in eager suspense for franchise titles like Avatar: Fire and Ash and Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, but one title has loomed large over them all: the final installment of the beloved musical-movie Wicked: For Good.
Alo Yoga: From Mindfulness To Marketing Machine
Alo—short for Air, Land, Ocean—Yoga was founded in 2007 in Los Angeles by Danny Harris and Marco DeGeorge, childhood friends who relied on yoga to manage anxiety and a back injury. The brand’s original vision was simple yet promising: create yoga-grade apparel that transitions seamlessly from studio to street.
Let’s Discuss the *Possible* Skinny Jean Comeback
The support of fashion influencers has started to shift skinny jeans’ reputation from a widely loathed clothing item to a bold fashion statement.
From Stage to Sidewalk: Stevie Nicks’ Timeless Style Influence
The season of the witch has arrived, and who better to summon its spirit than the bohemian queen herself, Stevie Nicks.
Fashion Founders: Shawn Stussy of Stüssy
Long before Stüssy became a household name and helped define modern streetwear as we know it, its founder, Shawn Stussy, was just another surfer living in Laguna Beach.
Meet Grace Wales Bonner, the New Creative Director of Hermès Menswear
On Oct. 21, Grace Wales Bonner was appointed as the creative director of menswear for Hermès, succeeding Véronique Nichanian after 37 years.
The Retro Sneaker Comeback
From mom jeans to velour tracksuits, fashion trends dating back decades constantly make their way back into everyone's closets. One trend in particular that has made its way back is retro-style shoes.
Presenting Vogue World 2025: Hollywood
On Oct. 25, Vogue World: Hollywood will unveil in Los Angeles, the heart of Hollywood. This showcase will celebrate the intersection of film and fashion, two elements that have influenced our culture deeply.