• Do we place too much value on uniforms?

    As soon as we were old enough to start school, uniform becomes a part of our everyday lives. Being costumed into pleated skirts, grey trousers, polo tops and a variety of coloured jumpers by our parents is the bane of every child's morning. Why did we have to look...
  • Avant-Garde Against the Real World: Is Experimental Fashion Still Relevant?

    In a period of social injustice, political theatrics, and economic crisis, it becomes hard for one to validate the importance of ‘fashion’, more specifically the Avant-garde, in such a panicked world. Could it be the case that experimental fashion is simply no longer relevant?...
  • The Sisterhood of Sharing Clothes

    For me, living with five girls while at university has come with a multitude of perks - our house is a fairy-light haven, a sisterhood sanctuary that’s never short of a laugh, a shoulder to cry on or a pair of hands to plait your hair with. But sisterhood...
  • Fall Fashion: Looks For This Autumn Fall

    Alyana Fatima Every season has a distinctive fashion aesthetic associated with it. This may be due to the weather and temperature that comes along with the season or just the vibes and aesthetic associated with it. Alyana Fatima tells us about the wardrobe must-haves that we need this season…...
  • Why Body Types Shouldn’t Be Trends

    From fat to thin, curves to straight, toned to soft, short to tall: the ideal western female body shape has gone through all variations of shape and size. Just like fashion, these trends have been in and out. Over centuries, these beauty standards have caused mental health problems, and...
  • Words Carry Weight: Accusations of Fatphobia in Taylor Swift’s Anti Hero Video

    On Friday 21st October, American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated 10th studio album, 'Midnights'. However, the music video for the lead single, Anti-Hero, received widespread backlash for accusations of fatphobia. Impact's Christy Clark looks at the arguments and context on both sides....
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    Top 10 Most Iconic Celebrity Halloween Outfits

    Halloween is the perfect time of year to get creative with costumes. While us normal people may resort to a cheap and simple cat, playboy bunny or devil, celebrities have the money and resources to go all out. Whether its dressing as other celebrities or elevating a basic idea,...