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Traversing the Tariffs: Could Trump strengthen UK/EU relations with newfound tariffs?
With US tariff threats looming over Europe, the UK – one of the few economies with which America has a trade surplus – is in an advantageous
Elohor Efakpokire
Feb 244 min read
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Curtains Up, Crisis Offstage: Trump’s Inauguration as a Divisive Spectacle
Last week, the Oscar nominations marked the official start of awards season. However, another theatrical performance from the week demands f
Sophie Boyle
Feb 26 min read
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“Hollywood Accounting” and Number Watching: Movies making money
Dune Part Two has finally been released, and TikTok is flooded with reactions praising the film, especially its visuals. This has sparked a
Cameron Cade
Apr 17, 20245 min read
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Lana Del Rey X Skims: the power of excellent marketing
The Kardashians are synonymous with savvy marketing; Kris Jenner has masterfully crafted an empire for her children through good PR . Howeve
Charlotte Lewis
Jan 20, 20242 min read
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Paris Haute Couture Week: Ones to watch
The first Haute Couture fashion week of 2024 is fast approaching. From January 22nd through to January 25th, Paris will set the stage wit
LeviKaye
Jan 19, 20245 min read
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Female Helpers: What does the feminisation of AI say about modern gender roles?
Then came Amazon’s ‘Alexa’ and Microsoft’s ‘Cortana’. With the swift use of an activation term said aloud by the user (sometimes the program
Katie Coxall
Dec 13, 20233 min read
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WHERING App : The intersection of Fashion and Technology
But how does it work? Let's explore how this modern-day Barbie dress-up alternative can save those last-minute fit panics, and plan out week
LeviKaye
Dec 6, 20234 min read
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The Royal Mint's New Coins Are, Indeed, Conversation Starters
Opinion On Friday 13th October, the Royal Mint announced a new set of coins to mark the beginning of King Charles the Third’s reign. A...
Elliot Carpenter
Oct 22, 20233 min read
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New York Strikes Back: Helmut Lang’s return to fashion week
‘With the new Helmut Lang, I really just want to dress New York, ‘And not just Manhattan – Queens, Brooklyn. I want to showcase the versatil
Charlotte Lewis
Sep 9, 20232 min read
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TikTok. A national security threat?
In recent months we have seen a boycott of TikTok by the US government which is providing TikTok with an ultimatum, either have ByteDance...
cameronhillhouse
May 10, 20234 min read
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The “Dupe” Trend: Overturning Authenticity in an Era of Convenience
In the age of TikTok, hyperconsumerism has taken on a new guise as a pair of £7.00 platform Crocs.
Katie Coxall
Apr 25, 20234 min read
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Can Dolce and Gabbana ever be truly “cancelled”?
Written by Cameron Hillhouse; edited by Charlotte Lewis How have Dolce and Gabbana managed to crawl their way back from cancellation to...
cameronhillhouse
Apr 22, 20235 min read
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Spotify is Disappointing
The title of this piece may be one of the most controversial things I’ve ever written. The Swedish streaming service Spotify, originally fou
Morgan Forbes
Mar 2, 20235 min read
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Choreographed Clumsiness: The Intricate Genius of Stath Lets Flats
Rent prices in modern-day London are well and truly through the roof; turning the act of finding a normal, affordable place to live in the c
Katie Coxall
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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Louis Vuitton’s New CEO. What's Next for the Most Lucrative Luxury Fashion Brand?
Dior’s current CEO Pietro Beccari was named the new CEO of Louis Vuitton last month taking over from Michael Burke. Many people are anticipa
cameronhillhouse
Feb 15, 20234 min read
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Is Money-Making Football Unfair?
Evidently, a lot has changed since the prime of the late, great, Pelé. In 1960, the average wage of a footballer in the top flight was £20
Elliot Carpenter
Feb 3, 20234 min read
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Elon Musk’s Takeover or Takedown?
On October 28th, Musk closed the long-awaited deal to purchase Twitter for $44 billion. The takeover itself and the month following the...
cameronhillhouse
Nov 29, 20224 min read
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The Social Class Satire: How the Ultra-Rich Lost Their Allure
Poking fun at those in positions of power or privilege is nothing new; in fact, it’s the very foundation of satire. Yet, the 21st century ha
Isobel Knight
Nov 23, 20223 min read
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Should Brands BeReal With the Rest of Us?
Figure 1, BeReal ad graphic, BeReal As a platform with no filters, ads, likes, follower count, or ability to curate, BeReal is the...
cameronhillhouse
Oct 17, 20223 min read
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‘Earth Is Now Our Only Shareholder’: Patagonia Navigate Business in a Climate Crisis
Genuine environmentalism is yet to receive substantial backing by big high-street companies. The concept of sustainability and ethical produ
lillieberridge1
Oct 10, 20223 min read
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