There is so much to learn about fashion, and where better to start than with those who are studying it? This week, therefore, I conducted two interviews with fashion students, Gina who studies Fashion Communication at the University of the West of England, and Bee who studied Fashion Business and...
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Since July 4 1776, the founding of the USA, we have witnessed 60 presidential elections. The elections have produced 45 presidents. The presidents have all been men. In over 248 years, not one woman has been successful in the presidential elections, with the closest candidates being in 2016 with Hillary...
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From January 27 to the 30th, the spring-summer Paris Haute Couture Week occurred. The event, taking place in the fashion capital of the world, is a showcase of craftsmanship and creativity in the fashion world. There are high expectations for the quality of work presented at this event, due to...
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Globally, the average carbon footprint per person is 4.7 tonnes CO2e per year, but to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C as per the Paris Agreement, every person across the world needs to limit their carbon footprint to 2.1 tonnes CO2e. It is promoted to us, therefore, to lower our...
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A selection of poetry, prose, photographs and artwork submitted as part of The Boar Magazine. Ma, Archi Adhikari I am writing a poem that you’ll never read That you never can read Your eyes will skip over these words The uncomfortable contours of a second language Like stumbling legs...
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In my previous article on Y/Project, I concluded by stating: ‘fast fashion practices […] are more destructive and detrimental to the environment, human rights, as well as to fashion and art.’ I would like to spend some time developing this point, which has become increasingly pertinent with a recent hearing...
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Jack Thompson discusses if it is ever possible to separate the art from the artist.
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Y/Project, a renowned Parisian brand celebrated as a cult-favourite for its avant-garde designs, is ceasing operations after 14 years. The closure of the beloved fashion house marks the end of an era for avant-garde fashion, so let’s take some time to celebrate the work and the impact of the label....
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Jack Thompson discusses the effectiveness of listening to music whilst you study.
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On January 5 2025, the Golden Globes were held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel and were broadcast live on CBS. The Golden Globe Awards are an annual ceremony to celebrate excellence in international film and television. They are one of the most prestigious awards in this field, with the ceremony...
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Last week, I revisited the previously discussed topic of Vogue, with the intention to delve into the details of some of the international editions. In the prior article, I wrote about three of the 28 international editions – British Vogue, Vogue Italia, and Vogue Adria – as notable editions. However,...
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At the start of December, I wrote an article for this column about American Vogue. In that piece, I briefly mentioned that the magazine enjoyed international success with the emergence of editions across the globe since the 20th century. There are now 28 operating international editions. I had always intended...
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For my third and final article centred on The Fashion Awards 2024, following a focus on the ‘Model of The Year Award’ and other designer-focused awards, I would like to close this topic with a discussion on the winner of the ‘Culture Innovator Award’ – A$AP Rocky. Let’s shine a...
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