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A Daisy Chain reaction: Olivia Rodrigo’s all-woman music festival

September 30, 2026September 29, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Onella Nicholas

“These small acts of girlhood found at Daisy Chain Fields symbolise something greater.” Style Editor Onella Nicholas explores the legacy of female artists championing women’s rights through music festivals.

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Girlhood in Malory Towers

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Onella Nicholas

‘Enid Blyton played a large role in my childhood; her books were my childhood.’ Style Editor Onella Nicholas reflects on the importance of nostalgia and Malory Towers.

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Bras: empowerment or restriction?

March 12, 2026March 11, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Atharva Kamboj, Onella Nicholas

“The ability to contemplate is a freedom in itself” Style Editor Onella Nicholas explores the historical controversy of bras and their role in the female experience.

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Good luck garments

February 12, 2026February 7, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Onella Nicholas

“One aspect of Lunar New Year which still can seem elusive to onlookers is the clothing associated with the holiday and what it represents.” Style Editor Onella Nicholas discusses the dos and don’ts of Lunar New Year clothing.

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My magazine cut-out journal

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Onella Nicholas

“by creating something with my own hands I feel like I can understand the intentions of the artists’ work I am utilising better.” Style Editor Onella Nicholas discusses how using cut-outs from fashion magazines in her journal helped her reach a creative epiphany about her stylistic process.

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Dressing up for the Day of the Dead

November 21, 2025January 23, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Onella Nicholas

“Celebrating all that makes life great”. Style Editor Onella Nicholas explores the famous style of Día de los Muertos.

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