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Now that charity shops are open again, will we still be buying from second-hand apps?
23rd April 2021

Now that charity shops are open again, will we still be buying from second-hand apps?

Rhiannon Ingle discusses the re-opening of charity shops and the possible effects this will have on online second-hand shopping
The gua sha: a miracle mineral massager or Instagram’s latest culturally appropriated accessory?
22nd April 2021

The gua sha: a miracle mineral massager or Instagram’s latest culturally appropriated accessory?

Instagram has adopted this item as its latest luxury skincare trend, but few people know about its origins in Chinese traditional medicine.
Accounting for Style #9 – Online sales and wedding bells
22nd April 2021

Accounting for Style #9 – Online sales and wedding bells

This month, an English Literature student shares their sale-rail obsession and wedding outfit preparation
Sustainability and plus-size fashion: In conversation with Jenny Marie
16th April 2021

Sustainability and plus-size fashion: In conversation with Jenny Marie

Beauty Editor Alex Bikard interviews vegan blogger Jenny Marie on her thoughts about sustainability and plus-size fashion
Crocs are making a comeback…
16th April 2021

Crocs are making a comeback…

People say that fashion exists on a 20-year cycle. As we begin this new decade of the not-so-roaring 20s, it seems inevitable that the Croc is back in fashion.
Altr London: mainstreaming men’s make-up
1st April 2021

Altr London: mainstreaming men’s make-up

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy gives his thoughts on men’s make-up brand Altr London
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jony Sios
28th March 2021

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jony Sios

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencer, artist and performer Jony Sios in the seventh feature of his social media series
POC around the block 6: Maïna Cissé
26th March 2021

POC around the block 6: Maïna Cissé

Maïna pioneered ‘anti-casting’ for her lingerie photoshoots to challenge existing discussions of diversity
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Raphaël Say
22nd March 2021

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Raphaël Say

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencer, model, dancer, actor and art director, Raphaël Say, in the sixth feature of his social media series
Are Depop secondhand resellers really a new kind of evil?
22nd March 2021

Are Depop secondhand resellers really a new kind of evil?

Are Depop resellers really immoral, or is there more than what meets the eye to these sustainable sellers?

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Origins of y2k fashion: the whitewashing of the early 2000s
19th March 2021

Origins of y2k fashion: the whitewashing of the early 2000s

It’s time to address the y2k aesthetic race problem and thank your favourite 90s artists for your current outfits.
Demystifying men’s skincare
19th March 2021

Demystifying men’s skincare

Does skincare seem like a foreign concept? Beauty Editor Alex Bikard is here to teach you the basics
Homemade nail art: Trendy designs you can recreate yourself
19th March 2021

Homemade nail art: Trendy designs you can recreate yourself

Bored of your nails? Here are some simple nail art ideas that you can re-create at home
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with War Paint founder Danny Gray
18th March 2021

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with War Paint founder Danny Gray

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews Danny Gray, the founder of men’s make-up brand War Paint, in the fifth feature of his social media series
Drag Queens: The underdogs of the beauty industry
13th March 2021

Drag Queens: The underdogs of the beauty industry

Beauty Editor Alex Bikard dives into the influence of drag on the beauty industry with three fabulous Queens.
Accounting for Style #8 – Clearance sales and targeted ads
13th March 2021

Accounting for Style #8 – Clearance sales and targeted ads

Get a glimpse into this history and sociology student’s spending habits and Depop obsession!
Bye-bye Becca: why this cult cosmetics brand failed to survive 2021
13th March 2021

Bye-bye Becca: why this cult cosmetics brand failed to survive 2021

We’re diving deep into Becca Cosmetics to understand why this beloved brand met an untimely fate
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with the Zakar Twins
10th March 2021

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with the Zakar Twins

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencers, models, actors and best-selling authors, the Zakar twins, in the fourth feature of his social media series
Speak up and stand out with this stylish local accessory brand
5th March 2021

Speak up and stand out with this stylish local accessory brand

Activism comes before appearance with this bold Manchester brand.
POC around the block 5: Dominique Crick
2nd March 2021

POC around the block 5: Dominique Crick

Columnist Anna Jin talks to Dominique Crick, whose slogan t-shirt brand is encouraging kindness and positivity