Frances Reader

Newstalgic 2000s: On film

Late 1990s and 2000s fashions were influenced by the popular films and TV shows of their time. Many set standards, like how The Matrix mixed Gen X Soft Club tones with Y2K futurism to fit its sci-fi genre, inspiring John Galliano’s 1999 Fall Couture show for Christian Dior. Others directly...
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Posted Aug. 5, 2026

Newstalgic 2000s: An aesthetic revival

2000s fashions have undeniably made a comeback. Rhinestones, bold colour palettes and prints, wide belts, and prominent logos are now in vogue again… literally. Vogue has published countless articles addressing how the various trends that arose during the era are now being revived. Driven by popular films like Mean Girls,...
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Posted Jul. 22, 2026

The Faculty of Arts building: Function or feeling?

It has been over four years since the Faculty of Arts Building opened its doors to its students. Since 6 December 2021 it, as acclaimed by the university’s social media, has become a “campus icon” – a deserving title for a substantial £57.5 million expense. It is safe to say...
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Posted Jun. 24, 2026