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The Color Trends Dominating Menswear in 2026 (And How to Wear Them)

The Color Trends Dominating Menswear in 2026 (And How to Wear Them)

Published by Jenni Sidey

“I definitely think there’s a more playful energy entering menswear,” says McKeown. “Brands like Auralee, Prada, Versace, and Celine have been bringing in these amazing colours like deep purples, yellows and teals and it feels like a time where you can really express style through these unexpected combinations. Feels very ’80s but modern at the same time. Luna says he has appreciated the emergence of burgundy in “airy shirting” from Auralee and “more mechanical interpretations” from PAF. “I think burgundy and spicy reds are super easy to incorporate,” he says. “A simple knit can go a long way.” How to wear more color Whether you’re starting with a closet full of black or already have a panoply of color, there’s always a new shade worth trying. One easy and budget-conscious way to add more color is by picking one bright piece you really love and working it into your fits. “The last thing you want is to jump from trend to trend, or rework your whole wardrobe based on the color of the season,” Roethel …

Sad Girl Summer Is Upon Us: Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, and Phoebe Bridgers All Have the Blues

Sad Girl Summer Is Upon Us: Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, and Phoebe Bridgers All Have the Blues

Published by Sam Flores

Like much that is great in modern culture, you can often thank a woman for any given year’s Song of the Summer—a typically sunny, infectious earworm meant to accompany a day in the heat like Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” or Chappell Roan’s “Hot to Go!” These buoyant pop anthems have often been accompanied by their own eras: in 2019, Megan Thee Stallion’s Hot Girl Summer swept the nation, and in 2024, Charli xcx’s Brat Summer arrived. But this year, moody new albums from artists including Gen Z singer-songwriters Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, and Lizzy McAlpine suggest a seasonal shift befitting of our own uncertain reality. First came Rodrigo, whose batch of budding love songs morphed into a thorny breakup record. On her third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, released in mid-June, she grappled with the weeds of anxiety that grew in her blossoming romance with British actor Louis Partridge, from whom she split last December. Referring to herself as “unraveled,” and a “sad shell of a woman” at various …

Seven LDS Church trends, according to data

Seven LDS Church trends, according to data

Published by Sam Flores

(RNS) — If you’re a Latter-day Saint, you’re aware that the church changed under President Russell M. Nelson, who died last year. The temple ceremony was updated, Sunday meetings were reduced to two hours and the missionary program was overhauled and expanded. But other swings can be harder to put your finger on, especially ones that don’t come accompanied by a shiny new policy change. Think of them as vibe shifts. Researcher Christian N. K. Anderson. (Courtesy photo) But for researcher Christian N. K. Anderson, a geneticist with a Ph.D. from Brigham Young University, even vibe shifts can be quantified. He’s got a terrific new article in the Journal of the Mormon Social Science Association — which is open access and therefore free to all — in which he tracks the rise and fall of various LDS themes spoken about during General Conferences, the biannual gatherings of LDS members. Specifically, he compares the trends during Nelson’s tenure, which began in 2018 and continued until his death in 2025, with the presidents before him, and the …

Japanese Manicures Are 2026’s Best Low-Effort Trend

Japanese Manicures Are 2026’s Best Low-Effort Trend

Published by Sam Flores

If you ask The New York Times, bare nails became a “status symbol” this year. Influencers like Alix Earle have rocked the style, as have the Olsen Twins and Zoë Kravitz. But anyone who’s spent hours perfecting a “no-makeup” makeup routine will know that that chic, effortless look often relies on a series of artful touches. It’s pehaps unsurprising then that the Japanese manicure is now trending. This subtle nail style offers a ‘barely there’ look – similar to the manicure Kate Middleton sported at the Wimbledon final this year. Britain’s Kate, Princess of Wales, waves from the Royal Box, during the men’s singles on day 14 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 12, 2026. (Photo by Dave Shopland/Invision/AP) What is a Japanese manicure? Though it’s currently trending, the technique is actually ancient (likely hundreds of years old). It involves no polish, no varnish, and no gels. Popularised across the world by Japanese company P.Shine, the method instead relies on a two-step buffing process with a vitamin-rich paste and powder. Firstly, the …

I’m director of wine at Claridges. These are the top wine trends this summer

I’m director of wine at Claridges. These are the top wine trends this summer

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sign up to IndyEat’s free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free The world of elite sommeliers demands unparalleled precision, a skill exemplified by the notoriously difficult ‘Champagne Pour’ challenge. Emma Denney, director of wine at Claridge’s London, understands the exacting standards of sommelier-specific wine competitions, which feature rigorous technical tests and blind tastings. For the UK Sommelier of the Year 2026, candidates must pour 23 perfectly equal servings from a jeroboam of champagne – a four-standard-bottle equivalent – within a strict eight-minute window. Crucially, once a pour begins, contestants cannot return to a previously filled glass, demanding flawless execution. And on completion, there should be sufficient wine remaining in the bottle for one additional serving… But the winner – Emma Denney, who beat 46 other top sommeliers to take the title – says she found the written theory paper far more testing. “The champagne pour was the least of my worries… to be honest, my biggest …

All the biggest moments and trends from Couture Fashion Week AW26

All the biggest moments and trends from Couture Fashion Week AW26

Published by Daniella Wilson

Ah, Couture Fashion Week – the most illustrious addition to the fashion calendar. Taking place in Paris twice a year, the A-listers and elite style set flock to the City of Light to drink in the most incredible looks from the most dazzling designers the world has to offer. And AW26 has certainly been no exception. We’ve been treated to light-up gowns (courtesy of Iris van Herpen) and many a feather (spied at Chanel and Schiaparelli.) Couture Fashion Week is undoubtedly the hottest ticket in town, with Paris’s Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode controlling proceedings. While some may say it’s all a little out of touch, for the fashion community, it’s the industry at its undiluted best. The schedule has seen the likes of Chanel, Dior, Balenciaga and Fendi send models storming down the runway, and Gigi Hadid returning to the catwalk for Balenciaga. On the FROW we saw iconic stars such as Demi Moore and Sarah Jessica Parker, alongside new-kids-on-the-fashion-block – Off-Campus’ Ella Bright and Heated Rivalry‘s Hudson Williams. Plus, Euphoria’s …

Espresso Bombs: TikTok’s Trending Drink, Explained

Espresso Bombs: TikTok’s Trending Drink, Explained

Published by Sam Flores

Depending on how you spent your young adulthood and/or your powers of judgement, you may have heard of Jägerbombs. These involve a pint glass filled with an energy drink, into which you must plop a shot glass of German liqueur Jägermeister. The pair are drunk together in ill-advised gulps of sloppy hedonism. In these more sober times, though, the most recent iteration of the drinking style involves zero booze at all. Enter: the espresso bomb. What is an espresso bomb and how are they made? It’s a bit like its Jägerbomb cousin, but instead of an energy drink, you use sparkling water or tonic water as the “big glass liquid”. And in place of a liqueur shot, TikTokers, like coffee enthusiast Dr Coffist, use a single or double espresso. Espresso bombs have an added step, though. To create a more dramatic fizz, rub the exposed side of a sliced lemon on the bottom of the espresso glass before dipping it into some salt and then plopping it in the larger cup. Coffee company Golden Brown …

World Cup trends capture U.S. hearts

World Cup trends capture U.S. hearts

Published by Sam Flores

“There’s nothing that feels similar to when everyone in one place has the same energy,” she told NBC News in a text message Wednesday, adding: “It was very cool and special, it’s something that doesn’t happen outside of the World Cup.” The viral trend first emerged during a 0-0 friendly draw with Switzerland in March, as Norway prepared for the World Cup, and has swiftly become the country’s trademark national celebration. Locke said such trends are “a way in which people express their culture.” The Norway team has made other nods to its historical roots, posing in Viking costumes for its departure photo ahead of the tournament. Before this summer, Norway had not qualified for a World Cup in 28 years, but the team has now rowed its way into the knockout rounds. Scotland fans, known collectively as the Tartan Army, have also made their presence felt during the team’s knockout matches in Boston and Miami. An estimated 50,000 Scotland fans traveled to Boston for the team’s matches, determined to party hard despite Scotland’s mixed …

9 Old-Fashioned Things Gen X Kids Were Obsessed With That Are Cool Again

9 Old-Fashioned Things Gen X Kids Were Obsessed With That Are Cool Again

Published by Jenni Sidey

Trends cycle every 20 years. And yet, many older people still tend to gatekeep and get defensive when younger generations start wearing the clothes they loved or styling their hair the way they did as teenagers, especially when they claim the ideas as their own. It’s certainly happening right now, with people in Gen Z and Gen Alpha deciding that all sorts of previously deemed old-fashioned things Gen X kids were obsessed with are now cool again. While these young people may be taking these trends from the 80s and 90s and making them new with their own unique twists, they’re also opening a bunch of fresh cans of nostalgia for the middle-aged crowd without even realizing it. Gen X kids were obsessed with these old-fashioned things that are suddenly trending again: 1. Cassette tapes and Walkmans Pressmaster | Shutterstock.com Much like they are with print media and newspapers, Gen Z is enjoying disconnecting from their phones in favor of more physical forms of entertainment. The cool kids today are buying cassette tapes and listening …

What are the emerging trends in wildfire detection?

What are the emerging trends in wildfire detection?

Published by skeptic

Detecting and preventing wildfires will become a crucial part of environmental management in the coming years, with industries keen to follow. Read more about the tech innovations at the fiery forefront below. Wildfire detection in 2026 is shifting toward AI-driven analytics paired with dense IoT sensor networks, thermal cameras, and faster aerial and satellite imaging. Computer vision and edge AI can spot smoke plumes within 5–10 minutes while cutting false alarms below 2% and pushing accuracy to 95–98%. Satellites add broad coverage but still face latency and blind spots, so drones increasingly provide real-time thermal verification. Multispectral and infrared data improve heat and vegetation stress mapping. Further details explain how these systems scale. What’s new in wildfire detection in 2026? Several technology shifts are redefining wildfire detection in 2026, as the market is projected to reach about $6.9 billion on a 16.1% CAGR by 2034 amid rising investment in early-warning systems. Networks of IoT sensors, increasingly connected over 5G, are enabling real-time transmission of heat, smoke, and weather signals from high-risk areas to centralized dashboards. …