Saturday, May 24, 2025

Culture

Food, fashion, and escapism in a cost of living crisis

Food costs have been front and centre in newsreels as of recent months, whether through Trump-inspired ‘eggflation’ or farmers’ protests against Labour’s inheritance tax policies. It’s unsurprising, therefore, that...

Oxford Fashion Gala’s ‘Metamorphosis’ reflects the beauty of change

The Oxford Fashion Gala was back and bigger than ever, with a larger venue,...

Tailoring expectations: Couture culture shocks

Academia has a historic relationship with fashion, both officially and unofficially. The former manifests...

No-buy Trinity: A guide to buying less and creating more

For Oxford students, the start of Trinity marks not just the start of the...

The wonderful world of Stewart Francis

Andrew McCormack speaks to the Canadian comic juggernaut about Britain, touring with Ricky Gervais and talking to himself

Mike Leigh on the record, off the cuff

Joe Zigmond speaks to the modern master of British Cinema about his distinctive directorial technique and latest film

Win Tickets: Mark Watson at the New Theatre

10 pairs of tickets are up for grabs for Mark Watson's upcoming show at the New Theatre, Oxford

The Redneck Lectures

The Redneck Lectures in the History of Philosophy

Hips don’t lie

Hattie Landells speaks to body language expert Desmond Morris about how to hide the secret tells that give us all away.

In the closet

Effortlessly arrived

Review: Adolescent Funk – DÂM-FUNK

'Dâm-Funk cherishes vintage gear, and unlike Kanye West, knows how to use it'

News Roundup: Second week

Naomi Richman and Camilla Turner on the future of Oxford in light of the Browne Review

Sloanes vs Preps

Marta Szczerba explores the rise of upper middle class cool on both sides of the pond

In praise of folly

Chris Graham meets the ever articulate Lewis Lapham, legendary editor of Harper’s Magazine NYC.

Play with your food

Nick Pointer goes all Heston and delves into the gastronomical world of food experimentation.

The accessories trend report

An extensive investigation into the accessories of the season, by Mary Renton, Anahit Behrooz and Laura Butterfield

Carry on Jimmy

Nick Pointer discusses Starbucks, sitcoms and er, Shmography with Jimmy Carr.

Restaurant review: YO! Sushi

YO! Sushi is an impressive offering, but who'll go there?

Maids in Dagenham

Jenny Glennon talks women's rights and wrongs with Made in Dagenham's Rosamund Pike and Jaime Winstone

Two million feet and counting

The new Ashmolean is coming of age. Philippa Harris puts on her stethoscope for a healthcheck

In the Closet

Deeply superficial

Kate Nash, naffed off.

Georgia Lindsay talks to Kate Nash, a singer not afraid of a strong opinion and a swear word, or four.

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