• Is The Social Media Detox Even Possible?

    Katie Barr Katie Barr tells Impact Magazine all about social media addiction, the doom scrolling, and the need to check every notification. But most importantly, Katie debates if users can actually live without this stimulation. Scrolling through social media has become second nature for most of us. From checking...
  • Thrift, Swap, Repeat: The Student’s Guide to a Sustainable Wardrobe

    Katie Barr   Let’s be real – being a student means juggling assignments, social life, and finances, all while trying to look good on a budget. But there’s another layer we need to consider: sustainability. With fast fashion dominating, it’s easy to fall into the trap of cheap, trendy...
  • People vs the High Street: the rise of online secondhand

    Isimi Oludipe The British high street, a familiar and beloved part of local communities, is facing a period of significant change, although it can be argued that it has been a long while coming. The impact of the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis, coupled with the rise of online...
  • Flattering figures – Paris Fashion Week to campus wardrobes

    Benedict Beards Winter is now upon us, which means the influence of the January and February Winter collections of Paris Fashion Week will be coming into the wardrobes of many, whether they know it or not. Some believe that such extravagant events have no effect on them. However, unless...
  • ‘Brat Summer’ is over – it’s time for some ‘Demure’

    Amelia Cropley Farewell, ‘Brat Summer’; welcome to the show, ‘Demure Autumn’! Oh yes, the fashion trend of the season has quickly changed once again. Although ‘trends’ have recently exited the bandwagon, having been replaced with vibes and aesthetics. The summer of 2024 quickly adopted the aesthetic of a so-called...
  • Cross-culture clubbing outfits

    Ella Bailey Each September, as new first-years celebrate their A-Level results and prepare to begin their university journey, they’re quickly faced with the cultural expectations of campus life, which undeniably emphasises clubbing. Ella Bailey delves into different clubbing fashion phenomena worldwide and whether Brits should reconsider their attire. Whether...
  • The burden of aesthetics and trends 

    Lara Semmé In a world where technology and social media are omnipresent, there has been a drift to recording and photographing even the minutiae. Lara Sammé discusses the downsides of the modern prioritisation of aesthetics over experiences and living in the moment.  Life for young people today is largely...