At the start of the yearslotbet, did you foresee the fascination with what Gen Z-ers think, wear and do starting to fizzle? How about the explosion of theme dressing on red carpets? Or rosettes blooming as a popular motif in fashion?

We did. Looking back on the past 12 months, those three phenomena were among the most accurate predictions that The New York Times made about fashion and lifestyle trends for 2024.

Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, declined to say exactly how many troops were deploying, citing operational security.

“In recent weeks, a conversation around whether to change how we allocate our Electoral College votes has returned to the forefront,” Mr. McDonnell said in a statement on Monday. “I respect the desire of some of my colleagues to have this discussion, and I have taken time to listen carefully to Nebraskans and national leaders on both sides of the issue. After deep consideration, it is clear to me that right now, 43 days from Election Day, is not the moment to make this change.”

What might 2025 have in store? If the hypotheses we put forth below are accurate, it will be artificial, medieval, whimsical and green — but not because of brats. — Anthony Rotunno, fashion news editor, Styles

12. Minds Drift to Medieval TimesImageJousting the days away.Credit...DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Images

Remember when all of those men were thinking about the Roman Empire? Next year, a different historical period seems poised to infiltrate minds: the Middle Ages. There have been indications that a fresh fascination with medieval times may be taking hold. Chappell Roan performed at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards in a suit of armor. Dior sent chain mail down the runway at a show inspired by Mary, Queen of Scots. A rakish, pickle-blessing priest at a Renaissance festival in New York became an unlikely TikTok star.

Instead of being “demure,” people in 2025 will start readying themselves for battle, or at least try casting away their phones to party like it’s 999. — Callie Holtermann, reporter, Styles

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