Jessica Lee discusses the problematic nature of ‘BAME’ as a catch-all term for minorities and the interplay between free speech and cancel culture.
Interviews
Sundry Style with Aleks Cvetkovik: The Prince of Podcasters
Osian chats with Aleks Cvetkovik. Who, fresh out of Oxford only some six years ago, quickly found a niche for himself as a menswear journalist at The Rake Magazine. He then moved on to become deputy editor of luxury men’s magazine The Jackal before turning freelance two years ago to try his hand at making podcasts.
Sundry Style with Drake’s: 5 Minutes at No. 9 Savile Row
On a recent excursion to the capital, your correspondent headed straight to Savile Row to visit one of his favourite haberdashers, Drake’s. Your intrepid reporter in the field spoke with Liam, who described himself as the “made-to-measure guy”.
A Walk with Uncomfortable Oxford
The social enterprise project Uncomfortable Oxford gives us a sneak preview to their four tours of Oxford’s history.
Sundry Style with Sam Nowell: Summed Up and Sussed Out
Over a pint of Guinness and a cup of tea, I asked Sam about his new collection, the importance of identity, and why you shouldn’t sum people up.
Diversifying Politics With Nailah Ranjan
Nailah Ranjan, a representative of the Diversify Politics at Oxford campaign, discusses the opportunities and challenges to, and prospects of, decolonising Oxford’s curriculum.
Gender Violence, Feminism and Artemisia Gentileschi
Interview with LDG founder Luisa-Maria MacCormack about art and gender violence.
Behind the Scenes with Songs From The Old World: Shows We Wish We’d Done
Oxford’s theatre community proves perpetually innovative in the face of current restrictions. 00 Productions are back with another virtual show, “Songs of the old world: shows we wish we’d done”, a cabaret comprised of songs from shows which have been affected by COVID-19 in some way. The event is in aid of three charities: Artists Read More…
This 17-year-old is showcasing the beauty of South Asian heritage
A Pakistani-American teen is using her Instagram account @desigirlaesthetic with over 60k followers to showcase and preserve South Asian culture.
Sundry Style with Jamie Ferguson: A Fashion Photographer of Quiet Ebullience
Osian enjoys an interview with menswear photographer Jamie, a mustachioed man who talks to him like he’s an old mate.