Culture

Must theatre be so dire? Thoughts on the “unworthy scaffold”

If 'art est celare artem' (true art is to conceal art), then theatre is pretty poor art. You ain't fooling me into thinking that's a storm.

Culture Saul Grenfell -

Fashion trends: The illusion of choice

Our fashion choices emphasise how our individual styles are limited by the available market, and what fashion magazines and brands declare as ‘in style’.

Culture Nancy Pierre -

Art as protest on university campuses

CW: rape. This week, Cornell University has made headlines as prosecutors reopened an investigation into...

Art Lara Solie-Tuluie -

The legacy of the caricature

That the ‘In Memoriam’ section of the 2026 Academy Awards is going to be a serious tear-jerker was solidified by the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry over two consecutive days.

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Kim Darrah explores some of the themes and inspirations behind designers set to show at the upcoming London Fashion Week

You look so Nordic today

Aini Putkonen examines the key elements of Nordic fashion and considers how style can reflect cultural identity

Christmas Beauty Essentials & Stocking Fillers

You are never too old for stockings on Christmas day

Christmas Jumpers – the festive must-have

Harry Sampson explores this season's latest obsession with the christmas jumper, assessing the various ways in which we can all wear the festive must-have.