Thursday 4th June 2026

Culture

Colour and codification: Eleanor Medhurst on queer fashion

"There’s a lot of symbolism within queer fashion: ways to speak with our appearance when it hasn’t always been safe or possible to share our identities out loud."

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,...

From our own correspondent: miner mania

Ellen Jones gives Cherwell the inside story on Chile’s Los 33

Cherwell’s House Doctor

Cherwell asks Simon Tyrell, associate director of Finders.co.uk, for his expert letting agent advice.

A reflection over last week’s Browne Protests

A look back at last week's protest against the Browne Review and how it became violent, as police reacted to students' enthusiasm.

Marry me… Undergrad?

I, Oxford Undergraduate, take thee to be my lawful wedded husband/wife. Camilla Turner investigates...

All aboard the LOL-lercoaster

Oliver Moody is steamrollered by Caitlin Moran, Times writer and BPA Columnist of the Year

The wonderful world of Stewart Francis

Andrew McCormack speaks to the Canadian comic juggernaut about Britain, touring with Ricky Gervais and talking to himself

Mike Leigh on the record, off the cuff

Joe Zigmond speaks to the modern master of British Cinema about his distinctive directorial technique and latest film

Win Tickets: Mark Watson at the New Theatre

10 pairs of tickets are up for grabs for Mark Watson's upcoming show at the New Theatre, Oxford

The Redneck Lectures

The Redneck Lectures in the History of Philosophy

Hips don’t lie

Hattie Landells speaks to body language expert Desmond Morris about how to hide the secret tells that give us all away.

In the closet

Effortlessly arrived

Review: Adolescent Funk – DÂM-FUNK

'Dâm-Funk cherishes vintage gear, and unlike Kanye West, knows how to use it'

News Roundup: Second week

Naomi Richman and Camilla Turner on the future of Oxford in light of the Browne Review

Sloanes vs Preps

Marta Szczerba explores the rise of upper middle class cool on both sides of the pond

In praise of folly

Chris Graham meets the ever articulate Lewis Lapham, legendary editor of Harper’s Magazine NYC.

Play with your food

Nick Pointer goes all Heston and delves into the gastronomical world of food experimentation.

The accessories trend report

An extensive investigation into the accessories of the season, by Mary Renton, Anahit Behrooz and Laura Butterfield

Carry on Jimmy

Nick Pointer discusses Starbucks, sitcoms and er, Shmography with Jimmy Carr.

Restaurant review: YO! Sushi

YO! Sushi is an impressive offering, but who'll go there?

Maids in Dagenham

Jenny Glennon talks women's rights and wrongs with Made in Dagenham's Rosamund Pike and Jaime Winstone

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