What exactly does fashion mean? Is it to dress well? To buy from luxurious brands or does it inspire one to modernize and style themselves with their individuality? Arriving in London exactly 20 years ago from today and originally heading into the banking industry,  Ghufran Ahmed, current boutique director of Chanel, shares his take and experiences in high jewelry and examples of what Chanel has done in the past to keep their fashion DNA.   Fashion business student Kat Tse has a conversation with Ghufran about his path and the journey he took to get to where he is today. Today, Ghufran is more than proud to be in Chanel and highly values how the brand can present modern fashion while still finding ways to stay intact with the brand’s DNA and aesthetics. In this podcast, listeners can hear  Ghufran’s incredible advice on the importance of brand equity and how it helps with building a global lifestyle power such as Chanel. Furthermore, Ghufran shares the behind the scenes of working at an extremely successful fashion house while touching upon what fashion means to him. His path has taught him how to appreciate fashion from a more authentic aspect and to find what suits him the most.

What exactly does fashion mean? Is it to dress well? To buy from luxurious brands or does it inspire one to modernize and style themselves with their individuality? Arriving in London exactly 20 years ago from today and originally heading into the banking industry,  Ghufran Ahmed, current boutique director of Chanel, shares his take and experiences in high jewelry and examples of what Chanel has done in the past to keep their fashion DNA.  Fashion business student Kat Tse has a conversation with Ghufran about his path and the journey he took to get to where he is today. Today, Ghufran is more than proud to be in Chanel and highly values how the brand can present modern fashion while still finding ways to stay intact with the brand’s DNA and aesthetics. In this podcast, listeners can hear  Ghufran’s incredible advice on the importance of brand equity and how it helps with building a global lifestyle power such as Chanel. Furthermore, Ghufran shares the behind the scenes of working at an extremely successful fashion house while touching upon what fashion means to him. His path has taught him how to appreciate fashion from a more authentic aspect and to find what suits him the most.

In Conversation with Chanel Boutique Director Ghufran Ahmed

In this interview, we take a look at the nascent career of Emerson Pereira, who’s path to becoming a model and content creator was marked by hard work and perseverance. While many people would love to be in either field, Emerson makes it clear that there is a steep mountain to climb and obstacles to overcome before one can catch their big break. Being born in Guinea-Bissau, he would live an immigrant’s life in Portugal and eventually in England—and while he was interested in modeling, the industry’s standards hindered him at first. Eventually, however, Emerson describes some advice that helped him finally achieve his dreams. There is much to offer in this interview for those who would seek similar careers.

In this interview, we take a look at the nascent career of Emerson Pereira, who’s path to becoming a model and content creator was marked by hard work and perseverance. While many people would love to be in either field, Emerson makes it clear that there is a steep mountain to climb and obstacles to overcome before one can catch their big break. Being born in Guinea-Bissau, he would live an immigrant’s life in Portugal and eventually in England—and while he was interested in modeling, the industry’s standards hindered him at first. Eventually, however, Emerson describes some advice that helped him finally achieve his dreams. There is much to offer in this interview for those who would seek similar careers.

Behind the Scenes 

Glitz. Glamour. Allure. These are all words we think about, when we think of the fashion world. In this interview Elise Borja gives us a glimpse of what lies behind such glitz and glamour. Working for some of the biggest fashion houses and fashion publications, Elise reveals how she was consistently told to stay “in her lane” simply because she wanted to move away from the “negativity” and the “toxicity” that rules the fashion industry. In such a world mental health struggles, not making a living wage, not getting a real lunch break and working till 2-3 am in the morning is all seen as a norm and is almost expected. Elise tells Res Publica Editor Aimann Naveed about how she’s planning to open her own fashion consultancy brand “Reformer Studios”.The brand will  display how one can have both: being a part of the fashion world without it ruling your life.

An Expose of the Fashion World: Behind the Glitz and Glamour 

Interview with Artist Emma-Leone Palmer  -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

Interview with Artist Emma-Leone Palmer -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

Interview with Emma-Leone Palmer

Thank you to Professor A.C. Grayling, Manon Royet, Noah Smith, Tabitha Boyton, Barbara Listek and Alex James for your contributions and fantastic insights! From the rise of populism to the increasing growth of inequalities and now the existential crisis of climate change it seems for many more justified than ever to ask if maybe the modern world needs a massive rethink to avoid disaster. Such a realisation poses a massive problem for the dominant ideology of our age, liberalism. Is the predicament we're in now as individuals, nations and indeed an entire species the result of an over-commitment to liberal tenants or a failure to recognise them sufficiently.  Is a post-liberal future on the horizon and if so is that a good or bad thing? What would it even mean to go about understanding/constructing a post-liberal world order after its seemingly unrivalled dominance for so long? Is it even possible? All these questions and more will be discussed with our panel of students and experts as we try and parse out whether the 21st will be another century of liberal triumphalism or where the ideology finally meets its (perhaps overdue?) end. -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

Thank you to Professor A.C. Grayling, Manon Royet, Noah Smith, Tabitha Boyton, Barbara Listek and Alex James for your contributions and fantastic insights! From the rise of populism to the increasing growth of inequalities and now the existential crisis of climate change it seems for many more justified than ever to ask if maybe the modern world needs a massive rethink to avoid disaster. Such a realisation poses a massive problem for the dominant ideology of our age, liberalism. Is the predicament we're in now as individuals, nations and indeed an entire species the result of an over-commitment to liberal tenants or a failure to recognise them sufficiently.  Is a post-liberal future on the horizon and if so is that a good or bad thing? What would it even mean to go about understanding/constructing a post-liberal world order after its seemingly unrivalled dominance for so long? Is it even possible? All these questions and more will be discussed with our panel of students and experts as we try and parse out whether the 21st will be another century of liberal triumphalism or where the ideology finally meets its (perhaps overdue?) end. -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

Panel Event Recording: Will the 21st Century See the End of Liberalism?

On Monday the Italian parliament began to vote for a new head of state. Together with Tommaso Rabitti, who is in his 3rd year at Kings College and is writing editorials and opinion papers for the Italian newspaper La Discussione, our editor Vincent Tadday is discussing possible election outcomes. Moreover, they talk about what this election means for the Italian people, the parliamentarians and what impact the election could have on the relationship between Italy and the EU.  -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

On Monday the Italian parliament began to vote for a new head of state. Together with Tommaso Rabitti, who is in his 3rd year at Kings College and is writing editorials and opinion papers for the Italian newspaper La Discussione, our editor Vincent Tadday is discussing possible election outcomes. Moreover, they talk about what this election means for the Italian people, the parliamentarians and what impact the election could have on the relationship between Italy and the EU. -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

Italy: Who becomes the next President ?

As part of a collaboration with Joyn Social Media, Res Publica Changemaker Series present you an interview with John Tsopanis (JT). JT is CEO of Joyn, a social network &amp; metaverse challenger to Meta. Join Tabitha Boyton &amp; Natasha Dixon for an in depth discussion with JT about social media, cryptocurrency, NFTs, the metaverse, &amp; the challenges of tech entrepreneurship.  -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

As part of a collaboration with Joyn Social Media, Res Publica Changemaker Series present you an interview with John Tsopanis (JT). JT is CEO of Joyn, a social network &amp; metaverse challenger to Meta. Join Tabitha Boyton &amp; Natasha Dixon for an in depth discussion with JT about social media, cryptocurrency, NFTs, the metaverse, &amp; the challenges of tech entrepreneurship. -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

Change Maker Series: Founder and CEO of Joyn Social Media

Res Publica has been incredibly privileged to work with ThinkMental - King’s College London’s student-led Mental Health Society - to produce a podcast on maladaptive perfectionism. Tabitha Boyton, Natasha Dixon, Dev Dholakia and Sophia Somera explore what maladaptive perfectionism means, the culture attached to it, and what coping mechanisms can be used  -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

Res Publica has been incredibly privileged to work with ThinkMental - King’s College London’s student-led Mental Health Society - to produce a podcast on maladaptive perfectionism. Tabitha Boyton, Natasha Dixon, Dev Dholakia and Sophia Somera explore what maladaptive perfectionism means, the culture attached to it, and what coping mechanisms can be used -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

Maladaptive Perfectionism [ft. ThinkMental]

In this episode Tabitha Boyton and Ida Michel interview Sebastian Bourdon, more commonly known under his alias whatshisname. Sebastian is a critically-acclaimed London artist - listen to find out more!  -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

In this episode Tabitha Boyton and Ida Michel interview Sebastian Bourdon, more commonly known under his alias whatshisname. Sebastian is a critically-acclaimed London artist - listen to find out more! -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

Interview with critically-acclaimed artist Whatshisname

Mia Clement Oxford Net-Zero researcher  ‘COP26 coming up will be a push to nations and businesses to have the next step in agreeing to net-zero agreements’ Mia Clement spoke about the importance of keeping the warming target under 1.5°C and the possible impacts this could have. With COP26 so close, we discussed how platforms like this provide nations and businesses with a space to discuss individual needs and the challenges to achieve a sustainable future.  -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

Mia Clement Oxford Net-Zero researcher ‘COP26 coming up will be a push to nations and businesses to have the next step in agreeing to net-zero agreements’ Mia Clement spoke about the importance of keeping the warming target under 1.5°C and the possible impacts this could have. With COP26 so close, we discussed how platforms like this provide nations and businesses with a space to discuss individual needs and the challenges to achieve a sustainable future. -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

Mia Clements talks about Net Zero

Magazine Podcsts-Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2 until March 2022

On this episode Monica Richards is joined by Mathew Lawrence, co-author of Planet on Fire. We explore the climate crisis via an ecosocialist lens from different analytical points: its relationship with power, neoliberalism, the "tyranny of no alternative", Covid-19, and compounded risks that have arisen.   "We now face an environmental crisis. This book sets out the scale of the emergency as well as marks out the route to a better society. It is an essential read." -John McDonnell, Labour MP  "Reading Planet on Fire feels like traversing a humming, interdependent ecosystem of ideas, porous to the post-crash movements and thinkers shaping today's progressive environmentalism ... Starkly realistic whilst unflinchingly radical, Planet on Fire is a guidebook of hope for this crucial decade." -Flora Parkin, LSE International Development  To purchase the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/planet-on-fire/mathew-lawrence/laurie-laybourn-langton/9781788738774  -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

On this episode Monica Richards is joined by Mathew Lawrence, co-author of Planet on Fire. We explore the climate crisis via an ecosocialist lens from different analytical points: its relationship with power, neoliberalism, the "tyranny of no alternative", Covid-19, and compounded risks that have arisen.  "We now face an environmental crisis. This book sets out the scale of the emergency as well as marks out the route to a better society. It is an essential read." -John McDonnell, Labour MP "Reading Planet on Fire feels like traversing a humming, interdependent ecosystem of ideas, porous to the post-crash movements and thinkers shaping today's progressive environmentalism ... Starkly realistic whilst unflinchingly radical, Planet on Fire is a guidebook of hope for this crucial decade." -Flora Parkin, LSE International Development To purchase the book: <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/planet-on-fire/mathew-lawrence/laurie-laybourn-langton/9781788738774" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.waterstones.com/book/planet-on-fire/mathew-lawrence/laurie-laybourn-langton/9781788738774</a> -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

Ecosocialism: how can it save our 'Planet on Fire'?

Anne McAllister

In this episode, our host Ida Michel interviews Sydney-Anne McAllister, founder of Fem Legal, on the topics of domestic abuse, androcentrism in criminal law and the normalisation of violence against women.  -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

In this episode, our host Ida Michel interviews Sydney-Anne McAllister, founder of Fem Legal, on the topics of domestic abuse, androcentrism in criminal law and the normalisation of violence against women. -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2

Res Publica x Fem Legal: Interview with Sydney-Anne McAllister

In this episode, our host Amy Thomas interviews Gill Whitty-Collins on "Why Men Win at Work", which also is the title of her latest book. Gill Whitty-Collins worked for Procter &amp; Gamble (P&amp;G) for 26 years, latest as Senior Vice President. She is a keynote speaker, board member, consultant, executive mentor and coach.

In this episode, our host Amy Thomas interviews Gill Whitty-Collins on "Why Men Win at Work", which also is the title of her latest book. Gill Whitty-Collins worked for Procter &amp; Gamble (P&amp;G) for 26 years, latest as Senior Vice President. She is a keynote speaker, board member, consultant, executive mentor and coach.

"Why Men Win at Work": Interview with Gill Whitty-Collins

Tom Matthew is a board member at the European Youth Forum, Co-Chair of King's Politics and a student/research assistant at King's College, University of Cambridge. Listen to Oliver Ind and Tabitha Boyton pick Tom's brains about how to engage young people in politics and why this is such an important issue.  

Tom Matthew is a board member at the European Youth Forum, Co-Chair of King's Politics and a student/research assistant at King's College, University of Cambridge. Listen to Oliver Ind and Tabitha Boyton pick Tom's brains about how to engage young people in politics and why this is such an important issue.

How to engage young people in politics? - Interview with Tom Matthew

In this episode, our hosts Amy Thomas and Ida Michel interview Rehm Maham on Texas’ fetal heartbeat bill. From discussing what abortion's role in US politics is to the possibility of the Satanic Temple stopping the bill…

In this episode, our hosts Amy Thomas and Ida Michel interview Rehm Maham on Texas’ fetal heartbeat bill. From discussing what abortion's role in US politics is to the possibility of the Satanic Temple stopping the bill…

Texas' fetal heartbeat bill

In this episode, Monica Richards hosts a discussion following this year’s inflated A-Level grades. Are this year’s grades ‘fair’? What will the ramifications be of the higher grades for this year’s cohort, previous students, recruiters, and universities? What are degree apprenticeships, and why are they important? These are some of the questions we explore, answered with the help of Jonathan Simons (Public First) and Robert Macilraith (Civil Service) as well as some guest listeners.

In this episode, Monica Richards hosts a discussion following this year’s inflated A-Level grades. Are this year’s grades ‘fair’? What will the ramifications be of the higher grades for this year’s cohort, previous students, recruiters, and universities? What are degree apprenticeships, and why are they important? These are some of the questions we explore, answered with the help of Jonathan Simons (Public First) and Robert Macilraith (Civil Service) as well as some guest listeners.

2021 A-Level grade inflation: what will the consequences be?

Recorded at Castle Fine Art Gallery in St Christoper's Place, Mayfair and hosted by Tabitha Boyton and Violetta Skittidi.In this exclusive interview with artist Mark Sloper or ‘Illuminati Neon’, Res Publica got some behind the scenes content about the artist’s work, his inspirations and his journey to success.The London based artist is most notable for his 70s and 80s punk aesthetic, Mark Sloper is a distinguished producer, director and artist, whose collectors include celebrities such as Sir Elton John, Sting and Boy George, the Sex Pistols and other influential individuals (THE QUEEN!).

Recorded at Castle Fine Art Gallery in St Christoper's Place, Mayfair and hosted by Tabitha Boyton and Violetta Skittidi. In this exclusive interview with artist Mark Sloper or ‘Illuminati Neon’, Res Publica got some behind the scenes content about the artist’s work, his inspirations and his journey to success. The London based artist is most notable for his 70s and 80s punk aesthetic, Mark Sloper is a distinguished producer, director and artist, whose collectors include celebrities such as Sir Elton John, Sting and Boy George, the Sex Pistols and other influential individuals (THE QUEEN!).

Illuminati Neon - The Art of Chaos 

"Many of the victims had bright futures ahead of them – it is important not only to recognise the great things achieved by the victims, but the great things that could have been achieved." In this special podcast short, the Res Publica team pays our respect to those who lost their lives in 9/11. 2977 people died that day - mothers, fathers, children, people with bright futures ahead of them. We understand today must be hard for many people - Res Publica hears you and sends our condolences.

"Many of the victims had bright futures ahead of them – it is important not only to recognise the great things achieved by the victims, but the great things that could have been achieved." In this special podcast short, the Res Publica team pays our respect to those who lost their lives in 9/11. 2977 people died that day - mothers, fathers, children, people with bright futures ahead of them. We understand today must be hard for many people - Res Publica hears you and sends our condolences.

Remembering the victims of 9/11

Phil Kwok and his brothers are co-founders of Easy A, a UK based education app which offers free tutoring services and strives to "democratise education."

Phil Kwok and his brothers are co-founders of Easy A, a UK based education app which offers free tutoring services and strives to "democratise education."

Res Publica Politics x Easy A: Interview with Phil Kwok

In this episode our host Ida Michel interviews Temilade Adeyinka, co-founder and editor-in-chief of FEMME MAG, about how women are misunderstood by traditional media, the internet as a tool for societal change, Nigeria's Twitter ban and more.  Intro &amp; Outro Music: produced by NoVili

In this episode our host Ida Michel interviews Temilade Adeyinka, co-founder and editor-in-chief of FEMME MAG, about how women are misunderstood by traditional media, the internet as a tool for societal change, Nigeria's Twitter ban and more. Intro &amp; Outro Music: produced by NoVili

Res Publica Politics x FEMME MAG: Interview with Temilade Adeyinka

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