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Image by Fran Zaina on Pexels When we think of colonialism, we picture ships crossing oceans, empires extracting resources, and foreign powers profiting from distant lands. Fashion appears far removed from that history. It sells creativity, self-expression, and individuality. Yet behind a £5 t-shirt lies a global system that bears uncomfortable similarities to colonial economic structures. Cotton is grown in one country, manufactured in another, branded in a Western capital,

In the face of chaos and politics, fashion seems unimportant. When looking at the beauty of colour, the art of design, and the reverence of fashion, politics often seems too dull and depressing a subject to give attention to.

In her final essay, Nikita David annotates the style of 'I Love LA' offering some useful insights into the psychology of an LA influencer

In our first Annotations column, Nikita David explores the evolving style and image of 'Sex and the City's' Charlotte York.