Who are England’s modern-day WAGs at this year’s World Cup – and would they even accept the title?
Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Few acronyms carry the cultural significance of WAG. In the last two decades, its meaning has transcended far beyond what it actually stands for – wives and girlfriends, in case you didn’t know. Depending on who you ask, the term itself could have many signifiers, from oversized sunglasses and shopping addictions to mild alcoholism and some of the most brazen misogyny pop culture has ever witnessed. A quick recap for those unfamiliar with the WAG era that transformed the way we talk about the female partners of male athletes: it started 20 years ago in the spa town of Baden-Baden, Germany, where 2006’s World Cup was being held. Thanks to its quiet and low-key atmosphere, it was here that the friends and family of …



