The football shirt has become a designer’s playground and the 2020/21 kit release has been no exception. From ombre sunsets to cobalt paisleys, this season’s drop has cemented the football shirt as much more than a piece of sportswear, but rather a fashion staple. Over the last few seasons, the kit release campaigns have partaken…
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Why does the world hate teenage girls?
There are stereotypes and judgments made about every age group, but perhaps none more criticised than teenage girls. Labelled as hormonal, hysterical and obsessive, teenage girls are often hated purely for having a passion, but what have they done so wrong? Teenage girls are the backbone of many fandoms. These are fans who spend a…
Triggered on Depop
Hidden amongst the vintage gems there’s a lot of harmful content on Depop – but who’s really responsible? My relationship with fashion can be summed up with these two facts: 1) I only buy second-hand, and 2) while I adore clothes, I really, really hate the physical act of shopping. There is no joy to…
Showing the good, the bad, and the ugly in societies through street photography with Richard Barman
Richard Barman is a travel photographer from Assam, India. Seeking inspiration from Magnum Photos, Barman sees photography as a moment of freedom, no longer being tied down to a desired shot. My name is Richard Barman , I am a 21 year old street and travel photographer from Assam, India. Most of my works are abstract,…
The Ammonite backlash: Queer narratives in film finally given centre stage
A trailer was recently released for the film Ammonite, a biopic of famed palaeontologist Mary Anning, starring Kate Winslet as the lead role. Written and directed by Francis Lee, who previously penned the 2016 queer drama God’s Own Country, it is both a critical and financial hit that is very worth seeing. The trailer for…
Titanium Titties: What you need to know about nipple piercings
Love them, hate them or secretly want them – nipple piercings are taking the world by storm and following #freethenipple, who wouldn’t want nips that are adorned with jewellery? I’m a recent convert to the pierced nipple trend. I have always loved how they looked but the idea of someone pushing a needle through my…
Short story | Dog by Samuel Pollak
I am having a nightmare about a dog. At least I think he is a dog, though I am not quite sure. He is a big dog. Maybe too big to be a dog, maybe a wolf, maybe two. But he is bigger than me, and I know that because he is on top of…
Dirty money and greenwashing: Oatly’s recent investment deal shocks consumers
By Holly Davies Oatly is the latest in a long line of brands to get called out for potentially unethical practices. Their previous status as an inspiration for small, sustainable businesses is what makes their recent investment move so shocking. For many following a plant-based diet, Oatly has also become a staple milk alternative due to…
Is there such a thing as a “mutant algorithm”? Of course not, but biased ones are everywhere
By Lauren Greenan Algorithms have been a hot topic in the news recently, and not for a good reason. But should they really be taking the blame? A level results day always brings tears aplenty, but this year there was more cause than most for sobbing teenagers. Nearly 40% of grades were lowered from teacher’s predictions,…
Pandemic puppies: why lockdown wasn’t the best time to get a dog
By Olivia Jones The sale of puppies has sky-rocketed during the COVID-19 lockdown period, with a 168% increase in searches on the Kennel Club’s ‘Find a puppy’ tool. Whilst it is heart-warming to see thousands of dogs being taken into loving homes, now that we are returning to work, we must consider the impacts on the…