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

The Oxford Fashion Gala was back and bigger than ever, with a larger venue, more ticket sales, and a grander vision. On Wednesday 14th May, the Town Hall was...

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Tailoring expectations: Couture culture shocks

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

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No-buy Trinity: A guide to buying less and creating more

For Oxford students, the start of Trinity marks not just the start of the...

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Cherubs Grow On Trees: Atmospheric student filmmaking

Making short films is hard. You have anything between two and 20 minutes to...

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Hybridity and gendered versatility are the way forward in fashion

I think it’s uncontroversial to claim that gender has been integral to fashion since it’s very creation. Garments have historically been essential expressions of ‘masculinity’ and...

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A round-up of spring 2019 beauty trends

‘Florals? For Spring? Ground-breaking.’ (Opening a fashion article with that quote? Ground-breaking.) Except, Miranda Priestly’s eviscerating dismissal (coupled with a withering stare) is perhaps...

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Our health and wellness depends upon a reform in the way our food is labelled

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JCR Presidents brand University’s mental health provisions “completely unsustainable”

The letter claimed that "There has been a severe lack of public leadership on this issue from the University governance".

McGrath and ‘Together’ slate sweep Michaelmas 2019 Union election

Brendan McGrath will be Union President next Michaelmas after receiving 84 more first preferences than rival James Lamming. Candidates on McGrath's 'Together' slate also secured...

Pretty In Pink : The Many Uses of Beetroot

A look at the history and uses of a classic ingredient.

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Culture

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

Tailoring expectations: Couture culture shocks

No-buy Trinity: A guide to buying less and creating more

Cherubs Grow On Trees: Atmospheric student filmmaking

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