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...

The Cherwell Culture Show – Episode 1

Cherwell Culture presents The Cherwell Culture Show a bi-termly breakdown of the best (and worst) that Oxford has to offer from the world of the arts. This week, Music travel down Cornmarket exploring the world of street performers, Stage go behind the scenes at the O'Reilly with Dull Roots Spring Rain, Film and TV travel to the cinematic savannah that is the Phoenix Picturehouse, and Arts and Books explore a BNOC's bookshelf with OUSU president David J Townsend

An Interview With… The Cast and Crew of Another Country

A behind the scenes interview with the Cast and Crew of Another Country, where we discuss rehearsals, the Oxford drama scene, and first night nerves!

Cherworld: Observing the Formalities

Sophie and Anthony examine the curious Oxford tradition of Formal Hall

Blabberwocky – Episode 3

This week, things get heated as Huw and Viccy discuss the relevance of literary adaptations to other mediums.

Inspired by the catwalk: Monochrome

Monochrome is set to be huge this spring — just look at the sheer number of fashion houses going mono: from big names like Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Moschino to our high street favourites Zara and Mango — there is something for everyone. Who says fashion can’t be in black and white?

How to Wear: Red Lipstick

With cold snow and grey skies lingering outside for the next few months, red lips will do wonders to warm up your look this winter. Sexy but elegant, this old Hollywood staple can be pulled off by anyone with the right shade and know-how.

Blabberwocky – Episode 2

Viccy and Huw regress to their childhoods and ask, is there ever a time when you're too old for kids' books? Viccy also discovers why penguins no longer talk to her.

Oxford Climate Forum 2013

Cherwell reports from this year's run of the country's largest student-organised climate change conference.

Movies and Shakers – Episode VII

This week, Huw and Hattie get serious as they contemplate 'genuinely upsetting' Oscar Contender 'Amour', before returning to vaguely inappropriate 'humour' when they run out of deep things to say. Also, they consider the merits of student-led Macondo Productions' Oxford-set 'As You Like It' film adaptation.

Cherworld: Oxford’s first world problem

This week, Sophie and Anthony are joined by guest presenter Tom Beardsworth. Does the increase in first class degrees dilute Oxford's prestige?

Cherworld: suing St Hugh’s

Sophie and Anthony discuss the case of Damien Shannon, the postgraduate applicant suing St Hugh's College

Inspired by the catwalk: Floral Bloom

This week’s catwalk look is from VICTORIA, the little sister of the Victoria Beckham main line.

Get graphic!

Cherwell brings you the best of black liquid eye liner

Assange protesters outside Union

Organised in response to the invitation of Julian Assange to address the Oxford Union, protesters gathered outside the gates of the debating chamber on Wednesday evening. Cherwell solicited the opinions of those taking part.

A Long Hard Look At… Food

Will and Robin discuss food in their first episode of Hilary 2013

Behind the Scenes with The Cast & Crew of Angels in America

A behind the scenes interview with the cast and crew of Angels in America during one of their make-up workshops.

Cherworld: the admissions question

In the first episode of Hilary 2013, Sophie and Anthony put the Oxford interview under the microscope

Modern Golden Opulence

Past excessiveness and present minimalism come together to give Modern Golden Opulence.

Inspired by the catwalk: Baroque

This fall fashion looks to the Baroque. Get inspired by rich embroidery, heavy brocades, regal fabrics and lavishness of sumptuous colours that are dominating the D&G, Balmain and Proenza Schouler catwalks. There is only one rule: too much is not enough!

Nailing it: the DIY mini-manicure

Well-groomed nails don’t have to be reserved for weekly-salon goers. Follow these tips to give your express manicure a professional finish, leaving your nails in tiptop shape.

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