
Square Magazine Staff Picks: 2023 Gift Guide
It is that time of year again – 25 Days of Square is upon us. From the perfect gift to buy your loved ones to trend predictions for 2024, December with Square Magazine is all about wrapping up the current year and looking forward to the next.

Letter from the Editors: November 2023
Students are wrapping up the fall semester and the city of Oxford is already decked out for the season.

The Pumpkin Spice Phenomenon
In celebration of the 20th birthday of the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte and the arrival of autumn, it seems fitting to expand our knowledge on a key component of fall: pumpkin spice itself.

The Extraordinary Career of Edward Enninful
After nearly 4o years in the industry, Edward Enninful has worn many hats; he has been a model, stylist, and creative director, and currently serves as British Vogue’s editor-in-chief. Enninful’s dedication to diversity and inclusivity has made him one of the most well-known names in fashion.

Square Spotlight: Kristine Locker
The rise of online shopping and curated wardrobes has left many consumers with endless browser tabs, forgotten wish lists tucked away, and no sense of personal style. Kristine Locker, founder and CEO of Locker, recognized the need for a condensed, personalized shopping experience.


The Art of Making a Bed
To consider the act of straightening bed linens an art may seem strange, but the task unveils more personality and creativity than meets the surface.

Building the Ideal Fall Playlist
As the Mississippi summer subsides and spending time outside becomes more bearable, the pleasures of life are enhanced. The joy of mild autumn weather can be improved by complementary music.

The Benefits of Matcha
Matcha has staked its claim as one of the most popular beverages of the past few years with its distinct flavor and vibrant green color. Matcha is an ideal substitute for coffee since it is high in caffeine and has superior health benefits.
Through the Lens of Sofia Coppola’s Films
Sofia Coppola is a 52-year-old American filmmaker notorious for her films’ feminine, dreamlike aesthetics. On the first of September, Coppola’s first book, Archive, was published.

Super September
33 years after the ground-breaking Vogue cover that established them as the world’s first ever supermodels, Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington, and Naomi Campbell — collectively known as “The Supers” — have reunited for the cover of Vogue’s September 2023 issue.

Letter from the Editors: September 2023
Read about what the Square team has been up to this September!

Where Are They Now? with Cicada’s Anne-Marie Varnell Gordon
In its quarter century of business, Cicada has transformed Oxford, Mississippi’s fashion scene. Through trial, error, and many successes, a 21-year-old student paved her own way, inspiring a generation of our university’s students and Oxford locals alike.

Letter from the Editors: August 2023
The 2023-24 Square Magazine team consists of 41 brilliant, skillful individuals, all coming from a variety of backgrounds and courses of study. Although it is still as hot as ever, we are excited to see what our new team brings to life this autumn.

Where Are They Now? with Corryn Timmerman
From her two-bedroom apartment in Tampa, Florida Corryn Timmerman is building an empire of free-spirited, beach-loving, cowgirl-boot-wearing twentysomethings.

Get Roped into Rodeo
While in conversation with Lindsay Rust Perper, the founder and CEO of Rodeo and recent NYU Stern graduate gave us some insight as to how her startup came to life.

Letter from the Editors: July 2023
From the style transformation of modern quiet luxury’s poster girl Sofia Richie to the Mattel magic Andrew Mukamal has created for the Barbie press tour, there is no summer obsession they have not covered.


Beach Bag Essentials
While going to the beach is a perfect way to relax, there is more preparation than you might realize to make your time as stress-free as possible.

Emotions and Their Place in Fashion
As the role of women adapts and expands to better society, feminine rage has found a unique niche in film and fashion.