• 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,...
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    Inside the Shein Machine

    In her recent Channel 4 documentary, journalist Iman Amrani takes us into the underworld of fast fashion and permits us insight into the poor working conditions within Shein’s supply factories. In being the first to capture concrete, video evidence, UNTOLD: Inside the Shein Machine sheds a shocking light upon Shein’s...
  • The Importance of Personal Style

    "Where did you get that from?" is a common question asked between people when admiring each other’s clothing. It’s a gateway question to starting a conversation, and often to forming a friendship with someone new. It allows you to discuss something that you’re truly passionate about. Personal style is...
  • Black-Owned Businesses to Support During Black History Month and All Year Round

    Evie Seal To celebrate Black History Month this October, a great way to show your support to the community is to support black owned businesses. From small businesses to global brands, Evie Seal discusses some of her favourite black owned fashion and beauty brands to support during Black History...
  • 5 Ways to Make your Uni room feel like Home

    Moving away from home to a new city for university is a huge change to adjust to. While you’re learning to live somewhere new, making new friends and attending lectures, sometimes looking after yourself takes a backseat. This means your university room becomes all the more important. So, here...