Megan Swann, Author at The Oxford Blue

Culture, Fashion

The Hidden Threads: Golden Fibres of the 1920s

by Megan Swann March 6, 2023July 22, 2024

Culture, Fashion

The Hidden Threads: The Suffragette Campaign

by Megan Swann January 25, 2023July 22, 2024

Recent Posts

Beyond the Bubble: Clarkson’s Pub.

Megan SwannDec 12, 20247 min read

Illustration of central Oxford, with the Radcliffe Camera and Bridge of Sighs situated in a bubble, next to the words "Beyond the Bubble".

“I would still recommend a trip to Clarkson’s pub. But, please make sure to check the bus times!” Rosie Creighton recounts her experience getting stuck…

Hurdles Ahead: Will the Commonwealth Games Jump or Stumble?

Megan SwannDec 12, 20244 min read

Athletics at the MCG for the Commonwealth Games.

Isabelle Winter explores the hurdles facing the Commonwealth Games, and asks whether financial and cultural adaptations can revitalise their relevance, or if their future is…

The Future of Fashion: Could Streamlining Slow Fashion Make it Accessible for All?

Megan SwannDec 11, 20245 min read

fashion stall with lots of hanging clothing

Martha Gathercole discusses the negative implications of fast fashion and suggests eco-friendly changes we can make in the way we shop. Image “Gothic clothing shop”…

Going Home for the Vac

Megan SwannDec 10, 20244 min read

Ivett Berenyi reflects on the experiences and difficulties of managing the vacs when you are an international student. “Suitcases” by matsuyuki is licensed under CC…