Welcome to your quick, rundown of the lifestyle stories that mattered now a days— fashion, wellness, food, work culture and the small headlines that tell a bigger story about how we live. I curated the top items from global outlets and added plain-English context so you can skim or share.
1) Granny Print: Grandma-core goes mainstage
If you felt a sudden wave of florals and vintage wallpaper vibes on your feed, you weren’t imagining it. “Granny print” — chunky, nostalgic florals and heritage textiles — has been popping up on runways and red carpets as a comfortingly retro trend for 2025. Designers and celebrities are leaning into florals that look like they belong in a family living room, and the trend is spreading from coats and outerwear into everyday pieces. This one’s both a fashion wink to nostalgia and a pandemic-era comfort aesthetic finding a seasonal moment.
Why it matters
Fashion trends aren’t just about clothes — they signal mood. Granny print signals safe nostalgia, tactile comfort, and a counterpoint to hyper-minimalism. Expect high-street brands to produce accessible takes soon after high fashion shows.
2) Wellness: Celeb birthdays + yoga inspiration (Anushka Shetty)
Bollywood star Anushka Shetty celebrates her 44th birthday today and the coverage doubled as a wellness piece: she credits a long-term yoga practice for fitness and longevity, and outlets ran expert-backed asana lists readers can try. The story is a gentle reminder that sustainable habits (not fads) keep showing up in celeb routines.
Why it matters
Celebrity focus on easy, evidence-backed routines (like yoga) nudges audiences toward low-barrier, low-cost habits — things people can actually keep doing. Expect more short, practice-focused how-tos and “beginner-friendly” wellness content.
3) Food & Health: Kimchi study — can fermented food help trim belly fat?
A new report covered today links regular kimchi consumption (1–3 servings daily) with lower abdominal obesity in adults, pointing to probiotics and fiber as likely helpers. The headlines are optimistic but tempered: moderation matters, and kimchi is one effective small piece of a balanced diet, not a miracle food.
Why it matters
Interest in fermented foods keeps rising because they’re accessible, flavorful, and increasingly supported by research. Expect recipe pieces and “how to add kimchi to your week” guides to trend across food sections.
4) Work culture trend: “Work-From-Leave” — taking days off to finish work
A cultural oddity is gaining traction: some employees are taking paid time off with the intention of using that time to catch up on work — what outlets are calling “Work-From-Leave.” It’s a sign of blurred boundaries: people want control over when they do focused tasks but are also reacting to workload pressures.
Why it matters
This trend highlights friction between flexible work policies and staff wellbeing. Employers and HR teams should watch this to respond with clearer guidelines and better workload planning, while creators and coaches can build content on healthy boundary-setting.
5) Fashion business signal: Retail pressures at TFG (South Africa)
Retail finance news today shows real friction in brick-and-mortar fashion: South Africa’s TFG reported a 21.3% fall in half-year profit and plans cost-tightening and store closures. That’s a tangible reminder that consumer outfits are sensitive to economic shifts and seasonality (like soft winter demand).
Why it matters
When large retailers tighten, it ripples down to supply chains, outlet offerings, and how fast trends get to shoppers. For lifestyle creators, this can mean pivoting content to value-driven styling, wardrobe refreshes instead of full replacements, and thrift/repair-focused storytelling.
Quick local & human-interest notes
- Health awareness: November 7 is also being observed in parts of India as National Cancer Awareness Day — expect related lifestyle coverage focused on prevention and early detection.
- Viral/celebrity beats: A few light items (celebrity tattoos, event outfits) are trending across lifestyle columns — useful for social content and quick posts.
