New age bimbos: a cultural reset?
Shallow, dipsy, promiscuous, and vain. These might seem like insults, but a new wave of self-identifying bimbos are reclaiming what it means to be a bimbo. This man-made term has…
The feminist importance of “girl-talk”
I know what you’re thinking: the term ‘girl talk’ reeks of uncomfortable, pre-adolescent years where your clothes didn’t fit you from one day to the other and you ruined one…
Top progressive moments so far
With 2020 being one of the most eventful years in living memory, it’s fair to say that it has taken its toll. Whilst the election of a more progressive president…
Let’s talk about the chaotic Golden Globe nominees
On 3rd February, the annual Golden Globes nominees were announced. Some of the big winners included Nomadland, The Father and The Mauritanian. Heard of them? Yeah, me neither. Many of…
Riots, rights and resplendence: a look at LGBTQ+ around the world
Studying in Scotland, it is tempting and somewhat natural to believe that acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community is universally on the rise; that soon we’ll live in a world where…
Female legends: the revolutionaries of Old Hollywood
Old Hollywood is so often associated with glamour, beauty, gossip, drama and scandals. A quick google search shows a myriad of titles with “the most glamorous” or “the most beautiful”…
The deep-rooted influence of politics in fashion
Politics and fashion seem like two sides of a coin, but in fact, they are far more closely related than we realise. Fashion is not just a means to look…
Dubious days in Dubai: holding influencers accountable
You don’t have to be a social media junkie to know that influencers are facing a healthy dose of backlash after parading photos of their sun-kissed selves on one of…