Thursday 21st May 2026

Culture

Glamour and gossip: Oxford Fashion Society’s ‘Women in Fashion’

Is there hope for young journalists in the midst of an unemployment crisis, funding cuts to arts-based degrees, and the unknowns of AI? Yes, Julia and Daisy think, but it is by far the hardest time to be a new fashion journalist.

Galliano for the masses (on the Zara sale rack)

The fashion world is mourning the loss of John Galliano. Not a literal death, but something closer to a fall from grace.

Greening the Met Gala through Oxford fashion

With Anna Wintour trotting around New York and cosying up with Lauren Sanchez Bezos,...

Set to bloom: The return of the floral print

“Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.” So speaks the withering sarcasm of Miranda Priestly in The...

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.

Spring/Summer 2013 Trend: Pastels

Feminine, flattering, and almost good enough to eat, pastels are a fashion staple. This season they’re a key trend, but, as designers from Christopher Kane to Oscar de La Renta have shown us, they’re far from predictable. Thanks to the high street, you don’t have to pay catwalk prices for your sugary spring/summer wardrobe.

Cherworld: the gender gap

Recently released figures reveal that men still outperform women in finals. Sophie and Anthony ask why this discrepancy exists.

Cherworld – Examining the evidence

Sophie and Anthony discuss the dilution of Classics Mods, formerly known as the hardest exams in the world, and debate whether the exam is still the best means of testing intelligence

Blabberwocky – Episode 6

In this penultimate episode, Viccy and Huw do 'Desert Island Books'. There is almost no singing.

About the Town – Episode 5 ‘Party’

Episode 5 asks the general public the most embarrassing thing they have done at a party.

OUSU vote not to propose Israel boycott

A motion requiring delegates to table a motion in support of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement at the forthcoming NUS Conference was defeated on Wednesday at OUSU Council by 69 votes to 10

LGBTYou

For LGBTQ History Month, we interviewed students at Wadham College, Oxford University, about their LGBTQ experiences and opinions.

Blabberwocky – Episode 5

Does familiarity breed contempt, or do we look at the past with rose-tinted glasses? Huw and Viccy discuss rereading old favourites.

Cherworld: accommodating our needs

Sophie and Anthony are joined by guest presenter Anna Leszkiewicz to examine the spate of housing controversies which have sprung up at Oxford colleges

Protests to save Port Meadow

Protesters outside the Union and Bodleian campaign against the University's construction on Roger Dudman Way

George Galloway in anti-Israel storm

George Galloway has been accused of 'pure racism' by his debate opponent after 'storming out' of Christ Church.

About the Town – Valentine’s Day Special

CherwellTV canvasses public opinion on February 14th.

Cherworld: doing your research

Anthony and Sophie discuss the thorny issue of academic research: should it be accessible to all?

Blabberwocky – Episode 4

Discussion turns a little graphic this week as Viccy and Huw discuss a much maligned literary genre.

A Long Hard Look At… Valentine’s Day

Will and Robin chat about St. Valentine's Day

André Leon Talley: Still in Vogue

Agata Wielondek talks fur, finesse and fabulousness with one of the most influential men in fashion

Oriel votes to fly LGBT flag

Oriel college approves a motion to fly LGBT flag during LGBT History Month

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