Culture

Red soles, red flags: Jaden Smith and the celebrity takeover of high fashion

Smith’s appointment has raised some serious questions about the extent to which nepotism and celebrity is superseding artistic talent in the fashion industry at present.

Culture Victoria Corfield -

Remembrance, resilience, and reflection: Lubomyr Melnyk, the ‘continuous music’ pioneer

On the 23rd and 24th February, the Ukrainian composer and pianist, Lubomyr Melnyk, returns to Oxford for a performance at New College.

Culture Ruaridh McEwen -

Techno, tragedy, and medieval monologuing: ‘Brew Hill’ in conversation

Pecadillo Productions’ ‘Brew Hill’ watches the deterioration of the romance between Nat (Trixie Smith) and Gordon (Jem Hunter).

Culture Charlie Bailey -

Will 2026 finally kill the clean girl?

The clean girl has become ubiquitous throughout celebrity culture, magazines, and social media in recent years. Her brand prescribes a lifestyle, a kind of idealised minimalism.

Culture Beatrix Arnold -

News Roundup: First Week

Giving you further insight into three main news stories and a quick look through the rest of the paper

Eye Candy: Style, not fashion

Fashion Blog: Hanna and Joanna love their French Vogue classics

A decade in review

The highs and lows of 2000-2009. Mostly the lows.

Dinner with friends

Conan McKenzie advises where to dine with your companions

Blind date: Week 1

No sparks fly between Fizzy and Sam

Fashion calendar

Our fashion team presents this term's highlights

How to Cook… Sausage Cassoulet

Marc Kidson shows you how to make a cheap and easy winter warmer

The Pro

Charlotte Houston tells us about international lacrosse.

Hilary’s dramatic highlights HRSP

Our Stage Editor takes a look at what's on stage this term.

Top four Oxford retreats… for an afternoon tea

Where to relax over a cuppa

Here’s What You’ve Missed: 0th Week

Audience verdicts on plays each week, every week.

A White Winter in Oxford

Naomi Richman investigates how heavy snowfall has affected students.

Paris, je t’aime!

Swot: Shop The Parisienne collection at Topshop

Eye Candy: Coats

Alex, a 2nd year history student shows us how she wears hers

Interview: Larry Lamb

Sarah Ventress talks to Larry Lamb about fame, his advice for aspiring thespians and EastEnders

Going Up Going Down

Cherwell's lifestyle team guide you through the ups and downs of the week

Underneath Barbie’s burqa

Aisha Mirza considers the double-edged sword of Barbies

Fine Dining: Gastropub

Conan McKenzie reviews the 'gastro' fare of the Cadogan Arms

Scenic View: Czech Beer

Sarah Karacs describes how she finally discovered a passion for Czech Beer

The Good Old Days

Sam Wilton explores why the past holds more allure than the present

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