Archive for March, 2011
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Ramadan Amadeus
By Emily Heggadon and Edward Grande — March 11, 2011
Tom Vickers’ Ramadan Amadeus is an ambitious attempt to stylise the canonical Faust narrative in a novel way, but ultimately ends up chasing its own tale in the lengthy production. It is not without its merits – in the form of moments of inspired acting, and an enthused use of the drama barn itself – but it fell short of making a positive lasting impact
(Un)Fair Trade: Ethical Shopping Won’t Save The World
By Sam Burgum — March 10, 2011
With the next couple of week labelled as “fair trade fortnight”, is the label nothing more than a way to ease the consumerist guilt of the western world?
Preview: College Rugby Tens Tournament
By Freddy Harris — March 10, 2011
Freddy Harris takes us through the term’s runners and riders for this year’s College Rugby tens tournament
Riccardo Tisci confirmed as Dior chief designer
By Paris Bennett — March 9, 2011
The latest progression in the Galliano saga: his redundancy is confirmed, and Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci takes to the stand
London Fashion Week
By Mia de Graaf — March 9, 2011
“In difficult times fashion is always outrageous.” Elsa Schiaparelli could very well have been talking last week, or at least far more recently than her long gone iconic era of the 1920’s, as this certainly chimed in with this season’s London Fashion Week
Cup sucess could harm Birmingham City’s league aspirations
By Sean Cole — March 9, 2011
Sunday 27th February 2011 is a date that will live long in the memory of Birmingham City supporters, with Obafemi Martins’ 89th minute winner earning the club its first major trophy since 1963. Subsequent events, however, have impinged upon the euphoria that followed League Cup success
Boxing is riddled with fighters trading on their famous names
By Graham Lilley — March 9, 2011
Recently, Felix Sturm, kept up a career-long habit of defending his title against a man who had no real right to call himself a contender. A man with no-one even approaching the world level on his resume, very little talent and even less chance of upsetting the apple cart and walking away with the gold
Jubliant men’s lacrosse team produce comeback to reach cup final
By Sam Morgan — March 9, 2011
A decisive goal from York captain Phil Harrold secured York’s place in the final of the men’s Northern Conference Cup
Men’s rugby firsts lose out to promotion rivals Manchester
By Jake Farrell — March 9, 2011
York went agonisingly close to matching BUCS Northern Conference leaders Manchester on the 22 acres, losing 24-19 in a tight game that saw their impressive home record tarnished by defeat
The set designer: Rhea Thierstein
By Sarah Wolfe — March 9, 2011
Selfridges’ Bright Young Thing, Rhea Thierstein, talks to Sarah Wolfe about her profession
Top Four
By Paris Bennett — March 9, 2011
Daniel Lismore pulses a strong beat to a fashion heart. We caught up with one of London’s most fashionable to see what he had to say about the shows and who he is wearing
Fresh Fashion Faces
By Sarah Wolfe — March 9, 2011
LFW hype centres around clothes, but models to parade them around need to be found somewhere. Sarah Wolfe talks to Milly Bee, fashion scout, about finding the right girls
The Catwalk Playlist
By Hana Teraie-Wood — March 9, 2011
Burberry Prorsum Dusty Springfield ‘You Don’t Own Me’ The ‘fingers up’ attitude encapsulates the shapes of Christopher Bailey’s new collection. Issa Candi Station ‘Young Hearts Run Free’ The powerful woman of the new Issa line is given a spring in her step with this classic. House of Holland Nina Simone ‘My Baby Just Cares for [...]



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