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White Nights: False love?
Being the first piece of Russian literature I’ve read, I was extremely excited to delve into the world of Dostoevsky. Initially, his distinct 17th century tone and writing style proved a slightly strenuous introduction. The contrast between previous pieces of… Continue reading
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Barbie: Realism in Fashion
In Barbie, Margot Robbie – stereotypical Barbie – journeys from ‘Barbie Land’ into the ‘Real world’. Throughout this physical journey, a fashion progression occurs. Going from magical-fantastical-ideal ‘Barbie Land’ to dull-ruthless-reality ‘Real World’ is a sizeable quest – one that… Continue reading
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The Devil wears Prada: Morality in fashion
Among the sea of iconic 2000’s fashion films, The Devil wears Prada may be the most epochal. Not only for Meryl Streep’s renowned performance as Miranda Priestly, but for Andrea Sachs notable wardrobe transformation through the film. In this article,… Continue reading
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Legally Blonde: Femininity ≠ weakness
As one of the most memorable 2000’s ‘chick flicks’, Legally Blonde is a classic. The iconic quotes, – ‘What, like it’s hard?’ – the noughties fashion, the opening scene, it’s a time capsule from the 2000’s. In this article, I’ll… Continue reading
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The Analysis of: ‘La La Land’
The first thing one may notice in La La Land is the prominent colours, such as blue, red, yellow and green. La La Land uses colour tactically, and every colour has meaning. The opening scene In the opening scene of… Continue reading
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