Designer Items That Just Aren't Worth the Money
Designer doesn't always mean better. From the Cartier Love Bracelet to the Louis Vuitton Neverfull, these luxury staples have become status symbols—but are they actually worth the price? En Route breaks down five designer purchases that, in our opinion, simply don't justify the cost.
The Best-Dressed Athletes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Football no longer ends at the final whistle. In 2026, FIFA athletes continued to prove that their influence extends far beyond the pitch, using fashion as a way to express personality, confidence, and individuality. From luxury tailoring to effortless streetwear, these are En Route's picks for the World Cup's best-dressed athletes.
Staff's Pick: Top 5 Greatest Music Videos of All Time
What began with MTV in 1981 forever changed the way the world experienced music. No longer confined to speakers and radio waves, songs became stories told through choreography, fashion, and unforgettable visuals. From Britney Spears' legendary debut to Michael Jackson's groundbreaking Thriller, these are the music videos that didn't just accompany a song—they defined generations and reshaped pop culture forever.
They Don't Make Love Like That Anymore
After revisiting classic rom-coms with her mom, Tiffany Nguyen reflects on why the love stories of the '90s and early 2000s still resonate so deeply. In an age of technology and casual dating, she explores what modern romance may have lost—and why those older films continue to feel timeless.
Review: The Drama that went right over everyone’s heads
What begins as a romantic comedy quickly becomes something far more unsettling. The Drama uses a shocking revelation to explore love, morality, and the uncomfortable question of whether understanding someone's past is enough to forgive it. By the end, I found myself understanding the characters far more than I agreed with them.
Review: The Tragedy of Rue, Cassie, and Nate in HBO’s Euphoria
Euphoria’s final season left audiences divided, but beneath the controversy lies a deeper psychological story. Through the tragic journeys of Rue, Cassie, and Nate, Season 3 explores addiction, desire, identity, and the endless pursuit of satisfaction. Rather than delivering a comforting ending, Euphoria forces viewers to confront uncomfortable realities about human nature and the consequences of the choices we make.
“A Modern Sinatra: The Rise of Ryan Peter Murphy”
From a window to the world—Ryan Peter Murphy turned a spontaneous moment into 250M+ views, blending the timeless feel of Frank Sinatra with the emotion of Adele. No stage, no production—just raw vocals, a city street, and a voice you can’t ignore.
Review: Sadie Sink Shines in Robert Icke’s Romeo & Juliet
A review of Robert Icke’s Romeo & Juliet that examines its ambitious yet over-explained direction, while highlighting Sadie Sink’s commanding performance and the production’s powerful portrayal of Juliet’s confinement.
What to Wear to the Miami Grand Prix
In Miami, race weekend is as much about fashion as it is about speed. This guide breaks down how to balance comfort and style, from linen sets to statement sneakers, so you can move through the Grand Prix in heat-ready, trackside chic.
Dorm Room to the Spotlight: How Izzy Pingrey Pursues a Music Career and College Degree
By day, she’s a Boston University student. By night, she’s recording melodies on empty New York streets. Izzy Pingrey is building a music career in the in-between and it’s only just beginning.
Music Rewind: Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia
In the stillness of 2020, Future Nostalgia didn’t just dominate the charts, it transported listeners somewhere between the past and the future. This piece revisits how Dua Lipa’s disco-fueled era turned uncertainty into glittering escapism and cemented one of pop’s most defining moments of the decade.