All articles tagged with #trends
Gallup data show US alcohol consumption hitting an 85-year low in 2025, with 54% of Americans reporting they drink and abstention rising across demographics (notably women, youth, and lower-income groups). A majority—53%—now say moderate drinking is bad for health, and among drinkers the average is 2.8 drinks per week, signaling a broad health-driven shift away from alcohol.
Vox’s Explain It to Me explains how weddings evolved from simple community celebrations to display-driven events after World War II, a shift amplified by Vogue’s wedding photo essays and a rapid social-media trend cycle that magnifies prices. Costs vary widely by location and vendor, with New York weddings often around $100,000 and Midwestern weddings closer to $30,000–$40,000, though budget can be managed by focusing on what matters most and keeping things authentic rather than chasing every trend.
The 2026 Masters field (91 players) is filtered through Augusta’s traditional trends, using 10 historical patterns to identify likely winners. Key signals include the rarity of first-time champions since 1979, the expectation that winners are usually top-ranked with recent top-10 finishes and strong driving distance, and that most past champions had multiple PGA Tour wins. After applying these filters, the pool narrows to three contenders: Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Xander Schauffele.
Social-media beauty trends range from salmon sperm DNA injections to nightingale-droppings facial masks and PRP ‘vampire facials.’ Science suggests purified fish DNA fragments and growth-factor–rich plasma may modestly improve hydration, texture and wrinkles, but evidence is limited and often industry-funded. Experts caution against DIY uses of bird droppings and emphasize that real benefits come from proven routines (sunscreen, moisturisers, retinol) while researchers explore collagen optimization and microbiome–based therapies.
FX’s Love Story about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy has sparked a CBK fashion revival, with social media and brands reviving belted coats, tortoiseshell headbands, and minimalist prep styles—proving you don’t have to look like JFK Jr. to enjoy the look.
BuzzFeed gathered reader anecdotes on 19 highly anticipated items that didn’t live up to the hype, from Black Friday deals and subscription TV to air fryers, vinyl, Dubai travel, brunch, Disney remakes, and superhero movies, highlighting how inflated expectations often clash with reality.
BuzzFeed rounds up popular hype that fizzled, listing tech and media phenomena like the Segway, 3D TV, Google Glass, and Fyre Festival as examples of things once widely embraced that didn’t stand the test of time, with readers adding more items in the comments.
The article argues that 2016 fashion cues—skinny jeans, ankle boots, ballet flats, backless loafers, milliennial pink, satin bomber jackets and slip dresses—are resurfacing in 2026, but as a reinterpreted remix rather than a pasteurized revival. Editors spotlight curated ‘It’ bags and footwear while emphasizing modern practicality and restrained nostalgia, signaling that the revival is about adaptation for today’s needs rather than exact replication.
A BBC Newsbeat piece explains that 2026 is seeing a spike in 2016 nostalgia on social media: TikTok searches for '2016' surged 452% and over 55 million videos use a '2016' filter, while Spotify shows a 71% rise in 2016-themed playlists. The revival includes Zara Larsson’s Lush Life returning to the charts and retro makeup looks, and is described by experts as a comforting, simpler era being recalled amid worries about AI and political divisions. Nostalgia is fueling the trend as Millennials and late Gen Z look back to a time before algorithms and reels reshaped social media.
The article analyzes how last year's popular movies reflect the future trends and direction of Hollywood in 2026, offering insights into industry shifts and audience preferences.
In 2025, Hollywood's box office nearly reached $9 billion, showing a rebound with increased youth attendance and more horror films, but challenges remain, including a declining superhero genre and industry issues that could influence future trends.
The article reflects on the tumultuous and chaotic year of 2025 in pop culture, highlighting both the lows, such as scandals and controversies, and the few highs, including successes of certain artists and moments of levity, ranking these moments from uplifting to degrading.
The article humorously predicts trends for 2026, including a shift away from jokes and witches towards folk music and larger protest frogs, a return to traditional number jokes, and a focus on pop culture icons like Jon Stewart, while suggesting a decline in political protests and climate anxiety, replaced by entertainment and absurdity.
In 2025, GQ readers heavily purchased grooming products like beard trimmers, classic apparel including Ralph Lauren and Timex watches, loafers, dress shirts, and accessories such as neckties and colognes, reflecting a blend of classic style and modern grooming trends.
Vogue editors share their hopes for 2026 fashion trends, including the return of pillbox hats, statement gloves, lace-up boots, deep purple tones, and brooches, despite current popular styles.