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Tuesday 20 May 2025 | Cambridge, UK
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  • ‘Timeless’ fashion is a justification for consumerism
    18 May 2025
  • Wearing animal print well
    15 May 2025
  • Of course you have blue hair and pronouns!
    1 May 2025
  • 'Timeless' fashion is a justification for consumerism

    Opinion

    ‘Timeless’ fashion is a justification for consumerism

    Georgina Holmes explores how minimalism can appear to be an investment, but it’s actually the same as any other trend

    18 May 2025
    ‘Timeless’ fashion is a justification for consumerism
  • Wearing animal print well

    Guide

    Wearing animal print well

    Flossie Bullion advises on how to best wear animal print, in order to convey the ways in which it was worn in the classical ages

    15 May 2025
    Wearing animal print well
  • Black Dandyism: History at the Met

    Review

    Black Dandyism: History at the Met

    11 May 2025
    Black Dandyism: History at the Met
  • Rhinestone cowgirls and the queer reclamation of country fashion

    Feature

    Rhinestone cowgirls and the queer reclamation of country fashion

    8 May 2025
    Rhinestone cowgirls and the queer reclamation of country fashion
  • The art of bag-cessorising

    Guide

    The art of bag-cessorising

    4 May 2025
    The art of bag-cessorising
  • Of course you have blue hair and pronouns!

    Opinion

    Of course you have blue hair and pronouns!

    1 May 2025
    Of course you have blue hair and pronouns!
  • Varsity's Spring Fashion Guide 2025

    Guide

    Varsity‘s Spring Fashion Guide 2025

    25 April 2025
    Varsity‘s Spring Fashion Guide 2025
  • Is personal shopping a dying art? 

    trial and error

    Is personal shopping a dying art? 

    17 April 2025
    Is personal shopping a dying art? 
  • Mastering metallics: make your outfits shine

    Guide

    Mastering metallics: make your outfits shine

    10 April 2025
    Mastering metallics: make your outfits shine
  • The internet and eyebrow trends

    opinion

    The internet and eyebrow trends

    6 April 2025
    The internet and eyebrow trends
  • Mini-shorts, mom shorts and jorts: a guide to current short trends

    GUIDE

    Mini-shorts, mom shorts and jorts: a guide to current short trends

    Gina Stock branches out to explore styles of shorts ahead of summer 2025

    31 March 2025
    Mini-shorts, mom shorts and jorts: a guide to current short trends
  • The Cambridge puffer: a debate 

    Opinion

    The Cambridge puffer: a debate 

    Jaspar Finlay Burnside discusses the societal impact of the classic Cambridge puffer

    27 March 2025
    The Cambridge puffer: a debate 
  • Shoes of spring 

    Guide

    Shoes of spring 

    23 March 2025
    Shoes of spring 
  • Treasures from the last century 

    Treasures from the last century 

    16 March 2025
    Treasures from the last century 
  • Fashion without visuals: reviewing the best fashion podcasts

    List

    Fashion without visuals: reviewing the best fashion podcasts

    13 March 2025
    Fashion without visuals: reviewing the best fashion podcasts
  • The good, the bad, and the bonkers of the Oscars red carpet

    Review

    The good, the bad, and the bonkers of the Oscars red carpet

    10 March 2025
    The good, the bad, and the bonkers of the Oscars red carpet
  • Head over heels for hats

    Head over heels for hats

    7 March 2025
    Head over heels for hats
  • Pretty Little Thing and the rise of conservatism

    Opinion

    Pretty Little Thing and the rise of conservatism

    6 March 2025
    Pretty Little Thing and the rise of conservatism
  • Are online fashion trends a laughing stock in real life?

    Opinion

    Are online fashion trends a laughing stock in real life?

    27 February 2025
    Are online fashion trends a laughing stock in real life?
  • The art of the red lip 

    The art of the red lip 

    23 February 2025
    The art of the red lip 
  • A guide to graphic liner

    Guide

    A guide to graphic liner

    Varsity‘s Fashion Editors encourage funky new eyeliner looks

    21 February 2025
    A guide to graphic liner
  • The power of female friendships and fashion

    The power of female friendships and fashion

    Ava Connors argues fashion is a uniting force, and examines the beauty of solidarity among women

    20 February 2025
    The power of female friendships and fashion
  • What we can learn from 1970s fashion

    What we can learn from 1970s fashion

    16 February 2025
    What we can learn from 1970s fashion
  • Music as muse 

    Music as muse 

    13 February 2025
    Music as muse 
  • Studious style icons

    Studious style icons

    9 February 2025
    Studious style icons
  • Behind the scenes at Cambridge University Charity Fashion Show

    Behind the scenes at Cambridge University Charity Fashion Show

    7 February 2025
    Behind the scenes at Cambridge University Charity Fashion Show
  • A beginner's guide to jewellery stacking

    guide

    A beginner’s guide to jewellery stacking

    6 February 2025
    A beginner’s guide to jewellery stacking
  • Bringing glasses back 

    Guide

    Bringing glasses back 

    2 February 2025
    Bringing glasses back 
  • Five new ways to accessorise for spring '25

    Guide

    Five new ways to accessorise for spring ’25

    30 January 2025
    Five new ways to accessorise for spring ’25
  • Warm and well-dressed: a guide to the winter coat

    Guide

    Warm and well-dressed: a guide to the winter coat

    27 January 2025
    Warm and well-dressed: a guide to the winter coat
  • Starting the New Year with a bang

    guide

    Starting the New Year with a bang

    Grace MacLean shares advice on how, and how not, to achieve the perfect bangs

    24 January 2025
    Starting the New Year with a bang
  • Why I am tired of the trend predictions trend

    Why I am tired of the trend predictions trend

    Elodie Matthews argues that originality is in and fashion predictions are out for 2025

    23 January 2025
    Why I am tired of the trend predictions trend
  • 2025: The year of romance and restoration

    2025: The year of romance and restoration

    19 January 2025
    2025: The year of romance and restoration
  • The future of clothing lies in 'Total Ethics Fashion'

    The future of clothing lies in ‘Total Ethics Fashion’

    16 January 2025
    The future of clothing lies in ‘Total Ethics Fashion’
  • In defence of adolescent fashion

    In defence of adolescent fashion

    12 January 2025
    In defence of adolescent fashion
  • The art of getting it wrong 

    The art of getting it wrong 

    9 January 2025
    The art of getting it wrong 
  • The decline of Depop and the rise of Vinted

    The decline of Depop and the rise of Vinted

    5 January 2025
    The decline of Depop and the rise of Vinted
  • How to escape the ‘jeans and a nice top’ cycle

    GUIDE

    How to escape the ‘jeans and a nice top’ cycle

    2 January 2025
    How to escape the ‘jeans and a nice top’ cycle
  • How to style your gown

    Guide

    How to style your gown

    26 December 2024
    How to style your gown
  • To serve or to cycle? That is the question…

    To serve or to cycle? That is the question…

    22 December 2024
    To serve or to cycle? That is the question…
  • Four accessories to spice up your winter wardrobe

    Guide

    Four accessories to spice up your winter wardrobe

    Niamh Walters explores how to balance style and warmth this winter

    19 December 2024
    Four accessories to spice up your winter wardrobe
  • Cher Lloyd’s ‘Swagger Jagger’ and how to get some of your own 

    Feature

    Cher Lloyd’s ‘Swagger Jagger’ and how to get some of your own 

    Grace MacLean investigates Cher Lloyd’s iconic style and shows us why it deserves a comeback

    10 December 2024
    Cher Lloyd’s ‘Swagger Jagger’ and how to get some of your own 
  • How indie sleaze stumbled back into style

    Feature

    How indie sleaze stumbled back into style

    6 December 2024
    How indie sleaze stumbled back into style
  • What we wore: Cambridge colleges and their fashion stereotypes

    What we wore

    What we wore: Cambridge colleges and their fashion stereotypes

    1 December 2024
    What we wore: Cambridge colleges and their fashion stereotypes
  • Hooked on knitwear

    Photoshoot

    Hooked on knitwear

    29 November 2024
    Hooked on knitwear
  • We need to revive the black polo neck

    Opinion

    We need to revive the black polo neck

    24 November 2024
    We need to revive the black polo neck
  • An interview with Goldrush Vintage

    Interview

    An interview with Goldrush Vintage

    23 November 2024
    An interview with Goldrush Vintage
  • Make it yours: The Politics of Personalisation 

    Feature

    Make it yours: The Politics of Personalisation 

    18 November 2024
    Make it yours: The Politics of Personalisation 
  • An earring for every occasion

    Opinion

    An earring for every occasion

    15 November 2024
    An earring for every occasion
  • Is Cambridge's graduation dress code outdated?

    Is Cambridge’s graduation dress code outdated?

    14 November 2024
    Is Cambridge’s graduation dress code outdated?
  • Varsity takes on The Jane Austen Festival

    Feature

    Varsity takes on The Jane Austen Festival

    Rose Beedle and Matilda Barker give their account of this year’s festival

    10 November 2024
    Varsity takes on The Jane Austen Festival
  • Why did we stop wearing heels?

    Opinion

    Why did we stop wearing heels?

    Esther Knowles investigates why Cambridge students ditched the classic shoe style.

    7 November 2024
    Why did we stop wearing heels?
  • What we wore: Halloween

    What we wore

    What we wore: Halloween

    4 November 2024
    What we wore: Halloween
  • Why do we all want to dress like witches?

    Why do we all want to dress like witches?

    1 November 2024
    Why do we all want to dress like witches?
  • Does college stash promote consumerism?

    Opinion

    Does college stash promote consumerism?

    31 October 2024
    Does college stash promote consumerism?
  • Does Roblox Dress to Impress deserve the hype?

    Feature

    Does Roblox Dress to Impress deserve the hype?

    27 October 2024
    Does Roblox Dress to Impress deserve the hype?
  • Steeped in style

    Photoshoot

    Steeped in style

    18 October 2024
    Steeped in style
  • A love letter to my perm

    Opinion

    A love letter to my perm

    17 October 2024
    A love letter to my perm
  • How to rescue your hair

    Guide

    How to rescue your hair

    13 October 2024
    How to rescue your hair
  • Formalwear finds and the art of the thrift flip

    Guide

    Formalwear finds and the art of the thrift flip

    10 October 2024
    Formalwear finds and the art of the thrift flip
  • Fancy Dress 101

    Guide

    Fancy Dress 101

    Sophie Ennis explores how to master fancy dress this Michaelmas

    6 October 2024
    Fancy Dress 101
  • Matriculating in style

    Style guide

    Matriculating in style

    A Varsity style guide to mastering your matriculation wardrobe

    4 October 2024
    Matriculating in style
  • The problem with the 'clean girl' aesthetic

    Opinion

    The problem with the ‘clean girl’ aesthetic

    3 October 2024
    The problem with the ‘clean girl’ aesthetic
  • BRAT fashion: A post mortem 

    Opinion

    BRAT fashion: A post mortem 

    3 October 2024
    BRAT fashion: A post mortem 
  • A fashion guide to freshers clubbing

    Guide

    A fashion guide to freshers clubbing

    29 September 2024
    A fashion guide to freshers clubbing
  • What the f*ck is smart casual?

    Opinion

    What the f*ck is smart casual?

    26 September 2024
    What the f*ck is smart casual?
  • Putting the 'plastic' in 'pleather'

    Opinion

    Putting the ‘plastic’ in ‘pleather’

    22 September 2024
    Putting the ‘plastic’ in ‘pleather’
  • Varsity's autumn trend predictions

    Varsity’s autumn trend predictions

    19 September 2024
    Varsity’s autumn trend predictions
  • The fashion of power and politics

    feature

    The fashion of power and politics

    15 September 2024
    The fashion of power and politics
  • Our all-inclusive guide to men's formalwear

    Our all-inclusive guide to men’s formalwear

    12 September 2024
    Our all-inclusive guide to men’s formalwear
  • The many colours of monochrome

    Feature

    The many colours of monochrome

    Annia Krzoska goes ‘back to basics’ as she explores monochrome

    8 September 2024
    The many colours of monochrome
  • The essential beach holiday pack-list

    Guide

    The essential beach holiday pack-list

    Esther Magedera provides an all-inclusive guide on how to avoid those pesky baggage charges

    5 September 2024
    The essential beach holiday pack-list
  • Is the vintage vibe killing the high street chain?

    Opinion

    Is the vintage vibe killing the high street chain?

    1 September 2024
    Is the vintage vibe killing the high street chain?
  • What we wore: Otley Run

    What we wore

    What we wore: Otley Run

    29 August 2024
    What we wore: Otley Run
  • How to add a touch of Bridgerton to your wardrobe

    Feature

    How to add a touch of Bridgerton to your wardrobe

    24 August 2024
    How to add a touch of Bridgerton to your wardrobe
  • Tote bags have become the epitome of corporate sustainability

    Opinion

    Tote bags have become the epitome of corporate sustainability

    22 August 2024
    Tote bags have become the epitome of corporate sustainability
  • All-white: the ‘classiest’ summer trend

    Opinion

    All-white: the ‘classiest’ summer trend

    18 August 2024
    All-white: the ‘classiest’ summer trend
  • It's time to give the statement earring some love

    Opinion

    It’s time to give the statement earring some love

    15 August 2024
    It’s time to give the statement earring some love
  • Why material matters

    Feature

    Why material matters

    11 August 2024
    Why material matters
  • How to make micro-trends your own

    Feature

    How to make micro-trends your own

    14 July 2024
    How to make micro-trends your own
  • What we wore to the Eras Tour

    What We Wore

    What we wore to the Eras Tour

    Outfits have never been an as important part of the concert experience

    29 June 2024
    What we wore to the Eras Tour
  • I tried colour analysis and it was much harder than it looks

    Feature

    I tried colour analysis and it was much harder than it looks

    Alex Brian surrenders all his data to discover whether he’s ‘dark autumn’ or ‘true winter’

    25 June 2024
    I tried colour analysis and it was much harder than it looks
  • Are ‘core’ aesthetics simply promoting consumerism?

    Opinion

    Are ‘core’ aesthetics simply promoting consumerism?

    18 June 2024
    Are ‘core’ aesthetics simply promoting consumerism?
  • Has the rise of the reseller killed the charity shop?

    Opinion

    Has the rise of the reseller killed the charity shop?

    15 June 2024
    Has the rise of the reseller killed the charity shop?
  • Beyond black tie

    Photoshoot

    Beyond black tie

    11 June 2024
    Beyond black tie
  • An ode to the silly sock

    Opinion

    An ode to the silly sock

    8 June 2024
    An ode to the silly sock
  • What’s wrong with dark academia?

    Opinion

    What’s wrong with dark academia?

    1 June 2024
    What’s wrong with dark academia?
  • How to get the best second-hand wardrobe ever

    Guide

    How to get the best second-hand wardrobe ever

    28 May 2024
    How to get the best second-hand wardrobe ever
  • Fashion on the streets of Cambridge

    Feature

    Fashion on the streets of Cambridge

    25 May 2024
    Fashion on the streets of Cambridge
  • Arm candy: the season of maximalist jewellery

    Feature

    Arm candy: the season of maximalist jewellery

    21 May 2024
    Arm candy: the season of maximalist jewellery
  • Uncovering William Blake's influence on modern fashion

    Feature

    Uncovering William Blake’s influence on modern fashion

    Sitaram Thirukumar investigates the poet’s surprising legacies in the fashion world

    18 May 2024
    Uncovering William Blake’s influence on modern fashion
  • I can't wear my Sambas anymore!

    Opinion

    I can’t wear my Sambas anymore!

    Emily McDonagh questions whether the humble trio-striped trainer has had its day

    14 May 2024
    I can’t wear my Sambas anymore!
  • What we wore: C-Sunday

    What we wore

    What we wore: C-Sunday

    11 May 2024
    What we wore: C-Sunday
  • Are we seeing a cute culture revolution?

    Feature

    Are we seeing a cute culture revolution?

    7 May 2024
    Are we seeing a cute culture revolution?
  • How do fits fit into our cultures?

    Feature

    How do fits fit into our cultures?

    6 May 2024
    How do fits fit into our cultures?
  • Achieving ‘witchy vibes’ with my band

    Feature

    Achieving ‘witchy vibes’ with my band

    30 April 2024
    Achieving ‘witchy vibes’ with my band
  • Costume designing, how hard can it be?

    Feature

    Costume designing, how hard can it be?

    28 April 2024
    Costume designing, how hard can it be?
  • Does the economy influence our fashion choices?

    Feature

    Does the economy influence our fashion choices?

    23 April 2024
    Does the economy influence our fashion choices?
  • Deaf Pride in fashion

    Feature

    Deaf Pride in fashion

    20 April 2024
    Deaf Pride in fashion
  • Can the fashion industry ever be truly sustainable?

    Interview

    Can the fashion industry ever be truly sustainable?

    19 April 2024
    Can the fashion industry ever be truly sustainable?
  • The most viral makeup look of 2024 so far

    The most viral makeup look of 2024 so far

    How couture makeup influences everyday beauty trends

    16 April 2024
    The most viral makeup look of 2024 so far
  • The joys of flamboyant dressing

    Interview

    The joys of flamboyant dressing

    Nat Riches talks costumes, music, and keeping fashion playful!

    5 April 2024
    The joys of flamboyant dressing
  • The value of getting dressed up

    Opinion

    The value of getting dressed up

    27 March 2024
    The value of getting dressed up
  • How to build a sustainable wardrobe from scratch

    How to build a sustainable wardrobe from scratch

    22 March 2024
    How to build a sustainable wardrobe from scratch
  • Have aesthetics destroyed individual style?

    Interview

    Have aesthetics destroyed individual style?

    19 March 2024
    Have aesthetics destroyed individual style?
  • Is Cambridge formal fashion inaccessible?

    Is Cambridge formal fashion inaccessible?

    13 March 2024
    Is Cambridge formal fashion inaccessible?
  • Wil Beedle on breaking into the fashion industry

    Interview

    Wil Beedle on breaking into the fashion industry

    10 March 2024
    Wil Beedle on breaking into the fashion industry
  • The triumph of inauthenticity in The Crown's costumes

    The triumph of inauthenticity in The Crown’s costumes

    7 March 2024
    The triumph of inauthenticity in The Crown’s costumes
  • Dress like Saltburn (bathwater optional)

    Opinion

    Dress like Saltburn (bathwater optional)

    2 March 2024
    Dress like Saltburn (bathwater optional)
  • Double wheel, what's the deal?

    Interview

    Double wheel, what’s the deal?

    1 March 2024
    Double wheel, what’s the deal?
  • Unreal body images in modelling and AI

    Unreal body images in modelling and AI

    Hannah Drayton explores the strengths and limitations of replacing human models with AI

    27 February 2024
    Unreal body images in modelling and AI
  • An insider look into the world of costume design

    Feature

    An insider look into the world of costume design

    Jasmine Wong goes behind the scenes with Abi Beton to explore the creation of the ADC’s iconic costumes

    1 March 2024
    An insider look into the world of costume design
  • New hair, new you!

    New hair, new you!

    18 February 2024
    New hair, new you!
  • For the love of fashion

    Photoshoot

    For the love of fashion

    17 February 2024
    For the love of fashion
  • What to wear for your (college) marriage

    What to wear for your (college) marriage

    17 February 2024
    What to wear for your (college) marriage
  • ‘I look awful. This is great!’ Costuming Bernard in ADC’s Arcadia

    ‘I look awful. This is great!’ Costuming Bernard in ADC’s Arcadia

    12 February 2024
    ‘I look awful. This is great!’ Costuming Bernard in ADC’s Arcadia
  • What we wore: CUCFS launch party

    What we wore

    What we wore: CUCFS launch party

    8 February 2024
    What we wore: CUCFS launch party
  • Student designers reclaim cultural identities through fashion

    Student designers reclaim cultural identities through fashion

    5 February 2024
    Student designers reclaim cultural identities through fashion
  • Looking to the future of fashion

    Looking to the future of fashion

    2 February 2024
    Looking to the future of fashion
  • Let's circle back to 2004

    Let’s circle back to 2004

    2 February 2024
    Let’s circle back to 2004

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