Saturday 14th June 2025

Culture

Common threads: Historical fashion and its lessons for our time

When we think of historical fashion, images of towering wigs, tight-laced corsets, heavy brocades and voluminous skirts often spring to mind – ornate, impractical, and rooted firmly in the unenlightened...

Food, fashion, and escapism in a cost of living crisis

Food costs have been front and centre in newsreels as of recent months, whether...

Oxford Fashion Gala’s ‘Metamorphosis’ reflects the beauty of change

The Oxford Fashion Gala was back and bigger than ever, with a larger venue,...

Tailoring expectations: Couture culture shocks

Academia has a historic relationship with fashion, both officially and unofficially. The former manifests...

The Prodigy – Invaders Must Die

Prodigy's latest effort fails to start any fires

In a pit of despair?

Joseph Weir talks to Boston's Passion Pit on their unhappy take on pop music

Getting to Know: OUDS

Cherwell talks to Chelsea Walker, the President of the Oxford University Dramatic Society

An Oxford Union

What would it be like to be at Oxford and be married? Sarah Ventress and Aisha Mirza find out...

Interview: John Redwood

Joe Shapiro has a rather difficult conversation with the Conservative politician and Magdalen graduate

It’s a man thing

Rebecca M Johnson explains why men are having a fashion moment

For the Love of Film 6

Ben and Laurence take a look at The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and get gossiping about the latest film news. Make sure you stay listening to hear Laurence's one minute tearing apart of Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

Getting to Know: Oxford Sports and the Lesser-Known Blues

Cherwell takes a look at Blues Water Polo and Volleyball

A Framework of Fear

Jane Westward reflects on a recent trip to Israel and her new perspective on the Middle East conflict

Interview: Anya Hindmarch

Alissa Davies talks to the handbag designer du jour and championer of eco-fashion

Phallus Fantastic

Forget Valentine's Day, there are far more interesting ways to feel the love celebration

Power Trip

Girl power has a whole new meaning...

Town V Gown Boxing

The Oxford Union plays host to the most passionate boxing match in Oxford.

Another Education Is Possible

Cherwell listens to the views of two student activists on a number of current issues.

Zulu Dawn?

Alissa Davies considers what the legacy of the Anglo-Zulu conflict means for South Africa

Interview: Meryl Streep

Talking about her latest film Doubt with the formidable actress

Oxford’s Prison for the Innocent

An intimate encounter with the stateless residents of Campsfield House, Oxford's local immigration removal centre

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Been out in the snow? Got some pictures you want to share? Send them in and we'll put the best ones on this page!

In the Spotlight: Lewis Iwu Interview

Cherwell interviews OUSU president Lewis Iwu

Centre Stage: The Cactus Where Your Heart Should Be

A new series taking a sneaky peek at student drama before it hits the stage.

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