Who says clothes have to irritate you? We’re entering our oversized era; it’s practical. It’s not just a trend, it's a shift in mindset. What was once seen as “baggy” or unstructured is now redefined as effortless, intentional, and most importantly, comfortable. Oversized fashion is no longer just about aesthetics; it’s about how clothing feels, functions, and fits into real life. Oversized silhouettes have become a dominant trend in recent years, seen across streetwear and

by Caitlin Cooper The gender pain gap continues to shape women healthcare, leaving many navigating years of confusion before reciving answers. A few hundred million women are diagnosed with a reproductive condition every year, and in 2023, I joined that statistic. Women, have a longstanding history of feeling like outsiders in their own bodies. A hereditary belief that pain and suffering must simply not exist in our worlds, a simple dismissal which puts us in wait times for

Before you say anything, your outfit has already spoken. And in most cases, it’s been judged. This isn’t cultural, it’s psychological. As Cloud Austin, Psychology of Fashion student from UAL explains, “clothing can definitely affect how someone feels and behaves, not just how others see them. There’s a psychology idea called enclothed cognition, which means the clothes you wear can influence your mindset. If you wear something you associate with confidence or professionalism,

After 78 years of exclusivity, the Met Gala 2026 has been labelled its “most inclusive yet” but does this mark lasting change, or a symbolic shift? NEW YORK, 5 May 2026 - The 2026 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of art, has been widely described as the “most inclusive Met Gala to date,” as organisers invited disabled models and activists, introduced an accessible entrance, and incorporated disability into its exhibition design, marking a significant, if long overdue

I hear the world in fragments, not whole, not clean Like a song played through water That forgets to stay still. Words arrive late to me, or not at all, caught in the space between lips and meaning, Where sound should have been but isn’t. People speak like I am catching up, like understanding is a race I was never told I was running. So I learn other languages Not hands, not signs but eyes, the way a brow folds before a sentence turn sharp, the way a silence shifts when

I wake up already counting. Not hours, not plans, not what I want it to be, but what I can afford. Five spoons sit quietly in my hands, invisible, but heavy with decisions. Each one have already spoken for before the day has even begun. One for getting out of bed without rushing my body into something it’s not ready to be. One for getting dressed, choosing softness over expectation, buttons over breath. One for leaving the house, which is never just leaving, its noise, l

For people living with endometriosis, adenomyosis, and chronic bloating, getting dressed can feel like a daily negotiation between pain and personal style. This guide explores the fabrics, silhouettes, and fashion choices that make flare-up dressing more comfortable, without sacrificing confidence. 1 in 10 women in the UK have endometriosis, and the same statistic applies to those who are affected by adenomyosis, which doctors often misdiagnose. One of the many challenges th