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By now, anyone on social media has most likely seen a slurry of posts denouncing ‘fast fashion’ for its detrimental effects on the environment. ‘Fast fashion’ is cheap, mass-produced clothing that typically imitates the high-fashion trends of the season. Online stores like ASOS and SHEIN, as well as physical stores such as Primark, Zara, and […]
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Image Description: A group of people standing against a wall. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. These are the stages of grief, according to psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, but let’s face it, it also applies to almost every crisis ever. Whether your crisis is about an essay, love, or something else entirely, here’s how you can […]
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Not every loved item is lost forever, sometimes, just sometimes there is a happy ending. If you’re willing to put the time and effort into a full-scale search sometimes the fruits of your work, make it all worthwhile. So here are some happy-ending-stories of reunited companions to help cheer you up in 5th week. […]
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It’s first week, gone are the days of clubbing in dresses. As the rain starts, I look over to the hook on my door – there’s not enough wardrobe space for my coats – and reach for my puffer. So warm, so reliable, what would I do without you? Sadly, I had to learn soon […]
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Haute couture fashion can be a confusing concept. Seasonal runway shows, continuous releases of ever-evolving collections, and a multitude of brands vying for consumer attention, it can be difficult to gain a sense of individual designer styles. Creative direction makes a huge difference to the ethos and aesthetic of a brand, however, and most have […]
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It’s no secret that I love nail polish. I have so many bottles of the stuff that it almost isn’t funny anymore, and the process of painting my nails is basically a full-time job. I’m keeping the exact number of bottles of nail polish secret because it is slightly (very) embarrassing, but for reference, I […]
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Image Description: a selfie taken in a night club. Freshers week has been and gone, and our inevitable freshers flu induced hibernation is the perfect time to take a look at some of this week’s most popular outfits. A commendable effort has been made by – i dare say- the most fashionable freshers to date, […]
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Image Description: a rail of clothes in a window It’s 2021, the polar ice caps are melting and the ozone layer is getting thinner, but only now have the fashion gods considered rental wardrobes as a viable alternative to fast fashion. Responsible for up to ten per cent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, fashion is by far one of the most wasteful […]
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Image description: The Oxford Student logo on a dark blue background with text Do you fancy yourself as an Agony Aunt, a recipe creating connoisseur or a political commentator? Pitch a column to us and shoot your shot at a weekly place in our newspaper in print and online! All ideas are welcome and no […]
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Image description: A sketch of the Met museum, New York. On Monday night, the rich and famous superstars of the USA gathered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to be, well, rich and famous. Far from giving Hunger Games style Capitol fashion and/or decline of the American Empire vibes, some looked good. Most […]
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Photo description: The VMAs in large letters. It’s been a busy week for red carpet fashion, with GQ’s men of the year awards, the MET gala and of course the VMAs. Being one of the first post- lockdown award events I had high hopes, but some of the looks were disappointing to say the least. […]
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Image description: A colourful rack of second hand clothes For years, students have been heading to the spires of Oxford to learn, but, most importantly, find themselves and their new style. Gone are the days of popping to Topshop and spending your student loan on denim jackets. Instead, in an era of social media and […]
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Image description: White text on blue background asking for Creative Team applications: Illustrators, digital designers, and photographers Applications to join the Creative Team of the Oxford Student are now open. If you would like to be an artistic contributor in Michaelmas, now is your chance to apply! Click here for our application form All applications […]
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Image Description: the words “Apply to be an Oxstu Editor. Apply through the online form. Open until 2nd July at 6pm.” on a plain blue background. Applications to join the Editorial team of the Oxford Student are now open. If you would like to be a Section Editor or Deputy Section Editor in Michaelmas, now […]
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