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Alexandra Bikard

Alexandra Bikard


Review: Vignettes

Review: Vignettes

Fashion Editor Alex Bikard reviews Vignettes at Hope Mill Theatre
Why are we celebrating ‘fashion’ headscarfs?

Why are we celebrating ‘fashion’ headscarfs?

The fashion world seems to be infused with headscarves, but why are we only celebrating them as long as they are not worn by Muslim women?
Fast-fashion…but make it (even more) consumable

Fast-fashion…but make it (even more) consumable

Should working-class people be celebrating or condemning the collaboration between Greggs and Primark?
Beg, borrow, or rent: how you can look sustainably fabulous this festive season

Beg, borrow, or rent: how you can look sustainably fabulous this festive season

If you want new outfits but don’t feel like buying new clothes. Click here to read how you can stay sustainable this festive season while still looking fabulous
Max-imum drama: Verstappen wins F1 world title in the last lap of the championship

Max-imum drama: Verstappen wins F1 world title in the last lap of the championship

The F1 world championship came to a controversial end in Abu Dhabi
Virgil Abloh, the visionary designer dies after privately battling cancer

Virgil Abloh, the visionary designer dies after privately battling cancer

Artistic director of Louis Vuitton and founder of Off-White has died at the age of 41 and leaves behind a new and better fashion industry
COP26 – What does it mean for the fashion industry?

COP26 – What does it mean for the fashion industry?

The fashion industry is infamously one of the greatest polluters on this planet. Has COP26 changed anything?
Review: As British as a Watermelon

Review: As British as a Watermelon

Alex Bikard reviews Mandla Rae’s As British as a Watermelon at Contact Theatre
Should women have to pay for their own safety?

Should women have to pay for their own safety?

The Mancunion reviews Nightcap, the scrunchies that double as drink covers, and the tragic political message behind them
Review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Alex Bikard reviews Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Palace Theatre
Savage x Fenty: Empowering fashion show or just a spectacle?

Savage x Fenty: Empowering fashion show or just a spectacle?

While Savage x Fenty has been often praised for its inclusivity, the reality is that even Rihanna still has a lot to work on
Stock the Perfect Pantry

Stock the Perfect Pantry

Our biggest tip to save you time and money as a student? Make sure you have a well-stocked pantry to cook better, tastier and cheaper.
Oak House Mullets and Shags

Oak House Mullets and Shags

Beauty editor Alice Henderson dwelves into the meanings and origins of the latest TikTok hair trend: the mullet.
From Drag Race to Death Drop: Karen from Finance

From Drag Race to Death Drop: Karen from Finance

Alex Bikard interviews RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under star Karen from Finance about her role in the murder mystery play Death Drop
Student businesses to follow #3: Beauty

Student businesses to follow #3: Beauty

The third and last instalment of the ‘Student businesses to follow’ series. This episode focuses on a beauty brand.
Freshers style o’clock – the best places to shop in Manchester

Freshers style o’clock – the best places to shop in Manchester

New to Manchester? Our deputy fashion editor, Zahra Mukadam, walks you through the best places to shop in city center.
In the Beauty bag #6

In the Beauty bag #6

2nd year psychology student unravels the secrets of her beauty bag
Back to school: How to build a functional uni wardrobe

Back to school: How to build a functional uni wardrobe

Are you a fresher and want to know how to dress? We got you: here’s how to create the perfect base for a functional university wardrobe.
Student businesses to follow  #2: Fashion

Student businesses to follow #2: Fashion

The second instalment of the ‘Student Businesses to Follow’ series, which focuses on fashion brands
In the Beauty Bag #5

In the Beauty Bag #5

Fashion Writer Grace walks us through her beauty bag and shares not one but two of her beauty secrets!