Why I'm Obsessed With the Fancy Square Look Lately

I've been seeing the fancy square popping up everywhere lately, and honestly, I'm not mad about it at all. It's one of those design elements that feels incredibly simple on the surface, but once you start paying attention, you realize it's doing a lot of the heavy lifting in making things look high-end. Whether it's a border on a wedding invitation, a specific cut of a gemstone, or even just a stylized button on a website, there's something about a square that isn't "just a square" that really grabs the eye. ...

February 3, 2026 · 7 min · Missy Kalonsan