https://khadeejahmasud.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Khadeejah MasudenSun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.strandmagazine.co.uk/single-post/same-song-different-era-taylor-swift-and-the-economy-of-nostalgiaShortly 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...Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.strandmagazine.co.uk/single-post/same-song-different-era-taylor-swift-and-the-economy-of-nostalgiahttps://www.strandmagazine.co.uk/single-post/stitching-for-spotlights-the-fashion-trends-defining-london-s-theatre-scene-in-2024-25In 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 theatr...Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.strandmagazine.co.uk/single-post/stitching-for-spotlights-the-fashion-trends-defining-london-s-theatre-scene-in-2024-25https://www.strandmagazine.co.uk/single-post/stitching-for-spotlights-the-fashion-trends-defining-london-s-theatre-scene-in-2024-25In 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.Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.strandmagazine.co.uk/single-post/stitching-for-spotlights-the-fashion-trends-defining-london-s-theatre-scene-in-2024-25https://www.strandmagazine.co.uk/single-post/stitching-for-spotlights-epic-the-musical-how-i-d-adapt-the-looks-for-the-stageToday’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...Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.strandmagazine.co.uk/single-post/stitching-for-spotlights-epic-the-musical-how-i-d-adapt-the-looks-for-the-stagehttps://www.strandmagazine.co.uk/single-post/stitching-for-spotlights-an-interview-with-tristan-raines-on-the-fangtastic-looks-of-dracula-a-coTristan, 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...Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.strandmagazine.co.uk/single-post/stitching-for-spotlights-an-interview-with-tristan-raines-on-the-fangtastic-looks-of-dracula-a-cohttps://www.strandmagazine.co.uk/single-post/lfw-aw25-ukraine-in-uk-strutting-the-line-where-tradition-meets-modernity-on-the-catwalkThis 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...Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.strandmagazine.co.uk/single-post/lfw-aw25-ukraine-in-uk-strutting-the-line-where-tradition-meets-modernity-on-the-catwalkhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473894/uploads/64b98cd1-564d-46c6-85d1-4ddfca708131.pdfAn unpublished and unedited review piece from November 2024 on 'The World of Tim Burton' at The Design Museum, Southbank.Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473894/uploads/64b98cd1-564d-46c6-85d1-4ddfca708131.pdfhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgaJiyhsedw&t=5sKhadeejah was part of a project tackling cultural stereotyping issues faced by students of various ethnic backgrounds in a unique and uplifting way. She spoke on behalf of her peers and was an important voice of the projectFri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgaJiyhsedw&t=5shttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473894/uploads/2d0dff55-8425-43fa-b92d-203d3ddd8eee.pdfMy Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): a 5000 word report on 'Avatar'. A written research project, where I got to deep dive into cultural topics that mattered to me. I explore the environmental and political implications as well as the message of the narrative against the process of making the film.Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/473894/uploads/2d0dff55-8425-43fa-b92d-203d3ddd8eee.pdf