Met Gala 2022: Gilt, or Guilt?

Words by Rowan Davies The first Monday in May calls for fashionÔÇÖs most anticipated night; the Met Gala, aka the Oscars of fashion. Year after year Anna WintourÔÇÖs celebrity soiree proves to be the gaudiest, most notable event in popular culture, and this year it certainly proved to beÔǪ just okay.  Accompanying the Costume InstituteÔÇÖs 2021 exhibit ÔÇÿIn America: A Lexicon of FashionÔÇÖ, which explored … Continue reading Met Gala 2022: Gilt, or Guilt?

Bella Hadid’s nose job: Do celebs owe us discretion?

Words by Rume Otuguor In a recent Vogue interview, Bella Hadid revealed that sheÔÇÖd undergone plastic surgery for her nose at the age of 14, which sparked conversation on beauty standards at large. Whilst celebs-predominantly female- going under the knife is not a new phenomenon, they usually fall into one of two camps. Some choose to announce it, whilst others prefer to keep it private. … Continue reading Bella Hadid’s nose job: Do celebs owe us discretion?

Oscars Fashion: Best and Worst dressed

We may look back on this monumental Oscars event as a pivotal moment in history for reasons other than fashion and film; however, our contributors have shared some of their favourite and least favourite outfits from one of the most talked-about events of the year. Words by Francesca Ionescu Dune star, Timoth├®e Chalamet looked great, stepping out in Loui Vuitton womenswear, edging between feminine and … Continue reading Oscars Fashion: Best and Worst dressed

FORGET WHAT’S ACTUALLY TRENDING: Here’s what Cardiff University students would like to see trending in 2022

Words by Amy Wild High street shops have been consumed with micro-trends and low-quality clothing. Cardiff should reintroduce old classic styles that are timeless and versatile to combat this era of fast fashion. One example of this is women’s pantsuits. First popularized in the 60s, it was directly copied from men’s suits but tailored down to feminine proportions. There was confusion whether they were an … Continue reading FORGET WHAT’S ACTUALLY TRENDING: Here’s what Cardiff University students would like to see trending in 2022

Beauty Recommendations on a Budget

It can be hard to know where to go to get quality products on a budget, so contributors Dominic Bramley-Carr and Eszter Gurbicz have compiled everything you need to know about their beauty recommendations on a budget. Words by Dominic Bramley-Carr I will begin by saying I have found that with some products, especially when it comes to makeup, it can be worth splashing out … Continue reading Beauty Recommendations on a Budget

An interview with Ayo Ojo (@thefashionarchivemag)

Fashion Editors Suraya Kazzuz and Maggie Gannon got the chance to speak with Ayo Ojo, journalism student, YouTuber and editor of the magazine The Fashion Archive to talk about his recent endeavours and his moves within the fashion industry. So, can you introduce yourself to our readers a little bit to let them know how it all started for you in the world of fashion? … Continue reading An interview with Ayo Ojo (@thefashionarchivemag)

Colour Trends: New hair, new era?

In light of Billie EilishÔÇÖs constant hair switch-ups, we asked contributor Annabel Atkins to discuss the power of hair colour and how it can change your whole look. Words by Annabel Atkins From mental health to physical change, a hair transformation has the ability to establish confidence, motivation and satisfaction. Throughout 2021 we saw more hair TikTok trends with the ÔÇÿwolf cutÔÇÖ, pops of colour, … Continue reading Colour Trends: New hair, new era?

What IÔÇÖll be wearingÔÇô autumn lectures edition

Our contributors Maja and Emma have let us know what they’re going to be wearing this autumn time! Upon realising that my seminars were going to be in person this year, my immediate thought was what am I going to wear? Having taken up knitting during the lockdown, I was inspired by this hobby in my first choice of garment: a knitted sweater vest. I … Continue reading What IÔÇÖll be wearingÔÇô autumn lectures edition