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 -

Awkward Viewing: Brokeback Mountain with your mother

Josh Rosaler squirms his way through gay cowboys with mother dearest

Interview: Peter James

The bestselling author talks about organ trafficking, literature and tips for aspiring writers

Truckin’ Down Cowley Road

From the creators of Truck comes the new OX4 festival

Getting naked at Climate Camp

Exhibitionists or activists? Cherwell interviews Oxford students protesting in London

Summer Food Come Rain or Shine

Food ideas for the season, whatever the weather

A Week of Standing Out

Georgia Lindsay spends a week living on the other side of fashion.

Our Man Abroad: Damascus

Nude bathing and political turmoil in the Syrian capital.

Beauty Is Only Skin Deep

So lighten up

Saving Squirrel Nutkin

The comeback of native Britain

Our Man Abroad: Jordan

Hector Keate takes us off the beaten track

A Hitchhikers Guide to a Free Ride

Looking for the truth on the open road...

The power of a bag

Are designer bags are worth the investment?

A touch of class

The English are as obsessed by class as always.

Oxford University’s Open Days

Cherwell meets organisers and prospective applicants at Oxford's annual open days

Economics with a social conscience?

Cherwell talk to Miriam Kennet, Founder and Director of the Green Economics Institute

Sound and Vision

Dave McLeod talks to author Kieron Gillen about his music inspired graphic novel Phonogram

Heard it on the grapevine

Alex Linsey reveals the truth about wine tasting and what’s good for under a tenner

News Roundup: Week 6

The news team discusses sex, ducks and rocking the vote.

Summer Book Club

Chris and Rees take you on a literary adventure in anticipation of a summer full of fun...

Review: An Uncivil Partnership

a rather civil production

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