Friday 4th July 2025

Culture

Cultural Fashion at the Queen’s Confluence Dinner

Not often do I get to break out the Middle Eastern kaftan hanging idle in my wardrobe; it is simply too lavish for a two-course second sitting, yet not...

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...

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,...

All that Glitters…

Our Fashion shoot is extra sparkly this week - it's jewellery's turn to hit the spotlight.

Restaurant Review: Paddyfields

Frogs legs and lamb hotpot. Not Yorkshire meets Dijon, but Paddyfields of Oxford.

Interview: Oliver Poole

We speak to Oliver Poole about his experiences as an Iraq War correspondent.

Cherwell Star: Isla Kennedy

We speak to a Christ Church student who has survived a come and brain injuries.

Review: All Roads Lead to Rome

Reviewing another new twist on one of Shakespeare's classics.

Not just a pretty face…

Elen Griffiths measures the progress of the muse in the 20th century.

Finance careers fair

Cherwell investigates the effects of the economic crisis on student City hopefuls.

Get into… politics

Cherwell's beginners guide to Oxford's many student political groups

Restaurant Review: Gee’s

Our reviewer finds the Banbury Road converted greenhouse a haven of style and calm

For the love of film: 1

Our weekly film and fun fest starts life with a look at 'Burn After Reading'

Travel: Cuba

Cherwell travels around Cuba in this week's travel article.

Second Look 2nd Week: Wine Tasting

We look at four mid-range bottled treats available at Oddbins and try a few while we're at it.

Cherwell Star: Lauren Benstead

A student composer-arranger on the success of 'Kiddy-Fiddler on the roof'

Interview: David Tang

We speak to the socialite extraordinaire

Interview: Johann Hari

The Independent columnist on Iraq, climate change and blogs

Second Look 1st Wk: Burial at Thebes Exhibition

A new exhibition shows off director Derek Walcott's concept sketches for his dramatic adaptation.

Greenbox: Desperate for Development?

The Green Party City and County Councillor questions Oxford's relentless development drive

The return of the LBD…

Chic doesn't have to be bleak when black is back...

Advice

Your problems addressed by Pembroke chaplain Andrew Teal

Restaurant Review: Gino’s

Can an old Italian favourite of Oxford town rival Jamie's new kid on the block?

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