Jack Thompson

Fashion focus: American Vogue

Vogue, founded in 1892, is one of the world’s most prominent magazines and is an influential source on fashion and lifestyle. It has heavily influenced the development of the fashion industry by shaping trends and setting the standard for fashion photography and editorial quality. The magazine has featured many fashion...
Read More

Posted Dec. 3, 2024

2025 Grammy Nominations: Celebrations and Commiserations

On the 8 of November, through YouTube livestream, the nominations for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards were announced. The ceremony intends to celebrate and champion the best recordings, compositions and artists of 2024 (from music released from September 16th 2023 to August 30th 2024). The nominations – while prompting monumental achievements...
Read More

Posted Nov. 27, 2024

Fashion focus: drag queens

Fashion icons, as previously discussed in my column, are defined by their individuality, authenticity, and creativity. These characteristics are the necessary principles of drag – a form of art, self-expression, or performance where one dresses up or presents differently. This is often in highly stylized ways with exaggerated gender signifiers,...
Read More

Posted Nov. 26, 2024

Fashion focus: Erykah Badu

Last week, I focused my column on the 2024 CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Awards. I mentioned an array of designers who were celebrated for their exceptional contribution to fashion. However, I did not discuss the achievement of Erykah Badu, who was awarded the honorary award of 2024...
Read More

Posted Nov. 19, 2024

Fashion Focus: the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards

Founded in 1980, The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CDFA) Fashion Awards honours and showcases excellence in fashion design and is often referred to as ‘the Oscars of fashion’. The awards, hosted by the CDFA, recognise exceptional contributions made to American fashion from all areas of the industry and...
Read More

Posted Nov. 12, 2024

The ‘Big Four’ Fashion Week highlights

Throughout September, in New York, London, Milan, and Paris, the ‘Big Four’ fashion weeks took place. In these weeks, designers reveal their spring and summer collections for 2025 through runway shows, and receive major media attention. Fashion Week is undeniably the highlight of the fashion calendar – deservingly so –...
Read More

Posted Oct. 12, 2024

Career anxiety at university

University grants greater autonomy and independence, as well as functioning as the stage prior to working life. It can be accompanied by daunting thoughts about employment and potential careers. It feels unrealistic to have a set plan for the years following university, yet there is pressure to have a sense...
Read More

Posted Oct. 4, 2024