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...

Fashion Charis Patterson -

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

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

Fashion Charlie Bowden and Tara Earley -

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

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

Fashion Emma Heagney -

Tailoring expectations: Couture culture shocks

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

Fashion Emma Heagney -

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Frank Macpherson and Patrick Beardmore report from one of the largest protest against Oxford University's laboratories in several years.

BEAUTY CORNER – High Brow

Need a brow fix? Have no fear, Camilla-Belle-brows aren't out of your reach! Here are your 8 steps to perfect brows, and the products that'll make getting there make it simple as pie.

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TT 2013 - Issue 2

Shark Tales – Series 2 Episode 1

A fresh term and a fresh face: Toby Mather brings you the newest instalment of Shark Tales.

‘Suspended coffee’ arrives in Oxford

A coffee shop in Oxford has introduced a scheme inspired by 'suspended coffee'. Cherwell dropped in for a taster

OUSU secure extra grant

The University has agreed to supply OUSU with an extra Â£100,000 for the 2013-2014 budget, following complaints of underfunding

L.A. Confidential

TT 2013 - Issue 1

Cherworld – Margaret Thatcher and Oxford

Anthony is joined by new presenter Anna Leszkiewicz to discuss Oxford's famous snub to the Iron Lady

Floral Bloom

Subtle. Natural. Spontaneous.

Where imagination becomes reality

Paper. Sketches. Fabrics. Streets.

Minimalisme Blanc&Noir

Discovering simplicity of colours in Blanc&Noir

Cosmopolitan Rush

Living fast, living en vogue

Lessons from Anna Wintour, Pope of the Fashion World

Throughout her extensive career, the Vogue editor-in-chief’s timeless yet on-trend looks have never failed to impress. Here are some of the best - and what we can learn from her ubiquitous style.

Oxford commemorates passing of its Iron Lady

Student Tories travel to London to honour the former Prime Minister, but she continues to divide students as much in death as in life

Port Meadow threatened again

Planning application received for more student housing near Port Meadow

Student Womble runs marathon

St Antony's graduate student raises money for Jesuits in costume

CNB Comment: Margaret Thatcher

In a week of mourning and reflection in the wake of Margaret Thatcher's death, Harriet Smith Hughes meets Oxford students to discuss the life of the ex-Prime Minister

Anya Hindmarch A/W13 at London Fashion Week

With her mesmerising domino display and preoccupation with colours and games, Anya’s latest show recaptures the playfulness of LFW and solidifies her status as one of the greats of British fashion

The Boat Race 2013

Cherwell presents coverage and reaction from the 159th Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race on the River Thames

Pick of the week: Floral Dresses

In spite of the chilly March weather, florals are already out in force on the high street - and it’s not hard to see why. Pretty, versatile and wearable all year round, there’s no reason not to invest in a floral dress this spring.

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Culture

Common threads: Historical fashion and its lessons for our time

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

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

Tailoring expectations: Couture culture shocks

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