Fashion & Beauty Archive
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
26th March 2021
POC around the block 6: Maïna Cissé
Maïna pioneered ‘anti-casting’ for her lingerie photoshoots to challenge existing discussions of diversity
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
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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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.
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
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
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
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.
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!
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
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
5th March 2021
Speak up and stand out with this stylish local accessory brand
Activism comes before appearance with this bold Manchester brand.
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