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I am a second year English undergraduate and part-time culture writer, with bylines at our student-led magazine STRAND magazine. My work focuses on theatre, arts, and fashion with a passion for the ways style, performance and storytelling intersect in a contemporary setting. 

I have experience writing features, reviews and pitching innovative ideas for the fashion column. I am a strong verbal communicator who conducts interviews in my current role, and have previously been invited to London Fashion Week, representing student press. 

With a particular interest in magazine journalism, PR, and entertainment, I am seeking an internship in editorial, media, or communications roles, where I can contribute clear, culturally informed stories in both print and digital environments.

Khadeejah Masud

Writer 

Aspiring Journalist

Featured Writing

Explore a featured selection of my writing work below, including my own column series 'Stitching for Spotlights' and press coverage on London Fashion Week. 

STRAND Magazine •

Stitching For Spotlights - Epic The Musical: How I'd Adapt The Looks For The Stage

Today’s article was inspired by the cultural phenomenon of EPIC The Musical, which has revolutionised what Julia Harter Lee describes as a “renaissance” in musical theatre. There’s always been a sort of accessibility issue with musicals, appealing to a certain market due to its limited nature as a more ‘high-end’ entertainment form. Creator Jorge Rivera-Herrans changed the game by captivating millions globally through his nine-part album series retelling Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’, that circulated pu...
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Stitching For Spotlights - The Fashion Trends Defining London’s Theatre Scene in 2024-25

In recent years, London Theatre has redefined costume and what stage-wear can be through modern takes on historical narratives, making more socially conscious decisions all while maintaining an edgy new aesthetic. From sequinned corsets to climate-conscious tailoring, costume design isn’t taking a back seat to performance; it’s leading the narrative. In the West End’s current spotlight, here are the moments - and materials - making 2024–25 one of the most fashion-forward seasons in London theatre history.
STRAND Magazine •

Stitching For Spotlights - An Interview With Tristan Raines: On The 'Fangtastic' Looks of Dracula A Comedy Of Terrors

Tristan, like any great designer, used the character’s legacy as a starting point, before “trying to find the humour” behind this new take. “To truly understand how society would see Dracula in a comedic story, we have to understand how society sees him iconically in the present,” he explains. The challenge lay in how they could balance the iconic with the eccentric. “Dracula is actually the ‘straight character’ of the show” – a sort of anchor in our perception as the audience, with most of the...
STRAND Magazine •

LFW AW25 - UKRAINE IN UK - Strutting The Line: Where Tradition Meets Modernity On The Catwalk

This year’s UA In UK London Fashion Week show proved that elegance and boldness are two qualities in fashion that can coexist without one element outshining the other. UA In Uk is a community of displaced ukrainians connecting those interested in the fashion industry to each other. Their recent event was held on February 21st - marking over three years since the start of the war in Ukraine - the show offered a seminal moment for emerging designers, whose work stood as a testament to the resilien...

Most Read Work

STRAND Magazine •

Stitching For Spotlights - Epic The Musical: How I'd Adapt The Looks For The Stage

Today’s article was inspired by the cultural phenomenon of EPIC The Musical, which has revolutionised what Julia Harter Lee describes as a “renaissance” in musical theatre. There’s always been a sort of accessibility issue with musicals, appealing to a certain market due to its limited nature as a more ‘high-end’ entertainment form. Creator Jorge Rivera-Herrans changed the game by captivating millions globally through his nine-part album series retelling Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’, that circulated pu...
STRAND Magazine •

Same Song, Different Era: Taylor Swift and the Economy of Nostalgia

Shortly after the conclusion of the Eras Tour, Taylor Swift’s album The Life of a Showgirl was announced in August of this year, premiering on October 3rd. It would be an understatement to say that reactions to the popstar’s album are mixed, with many Swifties leaning towards a negative opinion. The album release has posed questions about the future of Swift’s music, especially given that her marketing strongly suggested a reputation — pun intended — that many feel pointed toward a very differen...
STRAND Magazine •

Stitching For Spotlights - An Interview With Tristan Raines: On The 'Fangtastic' Looks of Dracula A Comedy Of Terrors

Tristan, like any great designer, used the character’s legacy as a starting point, before “trying to find the humour” behind this new take. “To truly understand how society would see Dracula in a comedic story, we have to understand how society sees him iconically in the present,” he explains. The challenge lay in how they could balance the iconic with the eccentric. “Dracula is actually the ‘straight character’ of the show” – a sort of anchor in our perception as the audience, with most of the...
STRAND Magazine •

LFW AW25 - UKRAINE IN UK - Strutting The Line: Where Tradition Meets Modernity On The Catwalk

This year’s UA In UK London Fashion Week show proved that elegance and boldness are two qualities in fashion that can coexist without one element outshining the other. UA In Uk is a community of displaced ukrainians connecting those interested in the fashion industry to each other. Their recent event was held on February 21st - marking over three years since the start of the war in Ukraine - the show offered a seminal moment for emerging designers, whose work stood as a testament to the resilien...

Other Writing

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I am also a passionate activist for social and environmental justice. I am part of the KCL Geography Society and enjoy debating both human and physical topics, including politics, climate-related issues and contributing to sustainability projects on our campus. I have previously demonstrated my passion for social justice by leading campaigns alongside peers.