https://meguebond.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Megue BondenWed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://glancemagnet.wixsite.com/glance/en/post/meet-british-vogue-s-trailblazing-new-head-of-editorial-contentChioma Nnadi is a born and raised Londoner, a 51-year-old fashion journalist of Nigerian and Swiss-German descent who has been making waves in the fashion industry. Nnadi was born to a Nigerian father who arrived in the UK during the 1960s to study and a mother who worked as a nurse. She spent her childhood in central London. She loved fashion from an early age and began her professional journey by working for independent publications like The Fader and Trace before joining The Evening Standard.Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://glancemagnet.wixsite.com/glance/en/post/meet-british-vogue-s-trailblazing-new-head-of-editorial-contenthttps://glancemagnet.wixsite.com/glance/en/post/jacquemus-le-chouchou-fall24In a stunning display of fashion mastery, Jacquemus unveiled his highly anticipated Fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection, "Le Chouchou" amidst the grandeur of Versailles. Setting the stage for an unforgettable spectacle. This was no ordinary runway the magical setting saw the red carpet laid out gracefully along the serene waters of the Grand Canal. Jacquemus transported his audience into a world of pure elegance and sartorial brilliance. It was a fashion spectacle that left everyone breathless, wMon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://glancemagnet.wixsite.com/glance/en/post/jacquemus-le-chouchou-fall24https://glancemagnet.wixsite.com/glance/en/post/are-swap-shops-the-future-of-sustainable-fashionThe fashion industry often faces criticism for its negative impact on the environment. A study by British Wool revealed that, on average, individuals own 76 clothing items but discard 72 each year. An EU report highlighted the prevalent issue of disposing of worn textiles, as repurposed and fast-fashion items often end up in African and Asian landfills. Recycling second-hand clothing isn't always the ideal solution, as the exported clothes’ fate becomes uncertain. Low-quality clothing is challenMon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://glancemagnet.wixsite.com/glance/en/post/are-swap-shops-the-future-of-sustainable-fashionhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CoP2F9WMxER/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=7 Likes, 1 Comments - The River Newspaper (@rivernewspaper) on Instagram: "Beyoncé is back with a bang with her highly anticipated Renaissance world tour 2023. This will b..."Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.instagram.com/p/CoP2F9WMxER/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://www.instagram.com/p/CmJpTfdMFjx/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=13 Likes, 0 Comments - The River Newspaper (@rivernewspaper) on Instagram: "KU students are looking forward to Asake's debut London concert at the Brixton O2 Academy. They a..."Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.instagram.com/p/CmJpTfdMFjx/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://riveronline.co.uk/Most of us are a few years too old to be getting eggs from the Easter bunny, so here are some new ideas to spiceThu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://riveronline.co.uk/https://issuu.com/rivernewspaper/docs/issue_118Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://issuu.com/rivernewspaper/docs/issue_118https://riveronline.co.uk/shamima-begum-citizenship-revoked-is-there-a-hierarchy-of-citizenship-in-the-uk/The rejection of Shamima Begum’s appeal to keep her British citizenship sets a dangerous example for the children of immigrants in the UK. In 2015, Shamima Begum, a schoolgirl from east London, left for Syria to become a Jihadi bride for the Islamic State group. However, in 2019 she wanted to return to the UK, but her citizenship was revoked due to security concerns. An appeal against the decision was rejected on February 22. Begum’s parents are from Bangladesh, but she has no ties to the coFri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://riveronline.co.uk/shamima-begum-citizenship-revoked-is-there-a-hierarchy-of-citizenship-in-the-uk/https://riveronline.co.uk/why-are-female-celebrities-criticised-for-changing-romantic-partners/Celebrity dating life has always been a hot topic in the media because of the public’s fascination with the lives of famous people and the impact they have on society. Society holds different expectations for men and women when it comes to dating, with women expected to be more reserved and men encouraged to boast. This disparity in standards stems from sexism and leads to unequal treatment of men and women in the dating scene. Female celebrities are frequently chastised for changing romanticMon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://riveronline.co.uk/why-are-female-celebrities-criticised-for-changing-romantic-partners/https://issuu.com/rivernewspaper/docs/issuu_117KU students are ‘ready to work more’ as the UK government considers extending working hours for international studentsFri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://issuu.com/rivernewspaper/docs/issuu_117https://riveronline.co.uk/top-three-uk-based-vegan-fashion-brands/Vegan clothing is great for society because it does not use animal products or by-products. It does not contribute to the exploitation of animals and is made from a wide range of materials, organic cotton, linen, hemp, and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. It is more ethical and environmentally friendly than regular apparel manufactured from animal products. As a result, it has less of an environmental impact than conventional clothing made from animal products, which can consume a lot of Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://riveronline.co.uk/top-three-uk-based-vegan-fashion-brands/https://riveronline.co.uk/is-gwen-stefani-culture-appropriating-or-culture-appreciating/Singer Gwen Stefani, who has Irish and Italian heritage, sparked controversy and faced backlash recently after claiming to be Japanese in an interview with Allure magazine. It has led to accusations of cultural appropriation, as she does not have Japanese ancestry yet has profited from elements of Japanese culture in her music career over the years. Cultural appropriation is when aspects of a culture are taken up by members of another culture, such as clothing, hairstyles, music, art, and langMon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://riveronline.co.uk/is-gwen-stefani-culture-appropriating-or-culture-appreciating/https://riveronline.co.uk/former-ku-student-judge-over-bentall-centre-dance-challenge/KU graduate, dancer and choreographer Saffron Smith will judge the Bentall Centre Christmas TikTok challenge. Smith also choreographed the dance video posted to advertise the competition on The Bentall Centre’s TikTok account. Smith said: “To create a dance choreography I listen to the song, and I get ideas in my mind on the bus, train and on walks and then I piece things together. “ The routine she performed with a team of dancers for the competition was a hip-hop style to the Sleigh Ride TrFri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://riveronline.co.uk/former-ku-student-judge-over-bentall-centre-dance-challenge/https://riveronline.co.uk/fans-injured-and-asake-show-stopped-due-to-safety-concerns/Asake’s London concert was stopped 10 minutes in due to safety concerns after fans were injured in a crush outside the venue. Three women are in hospital in a critical condition. Police arrived when thousands of fans gathered outside trying to gain entry to the gig at the Brixton O2 Academy on December 15. It was the last day of his highly anticipated, sold-out, three-day run. The first two days had great reviews from fans, following his Birmingham show, which had received backlash due to his Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://riveronline.co.uk/fans-injured-and-asake-show-stopped-due-to-safety-concerns/https://issuu.com/rivernewspaper/docs/issueSat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/rivernewspaper/docs/issue