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Cut off your collar and tie I am sick of the corporate male uniform of collar and tie, and the lack of choice men have for office attire. Ties are uncomfortable. They restrict my airways and make me feel as if I am choking. Why wear them? We should dump these relics of masculinity and begin wearing smart, gender-neutral clothing.
Inclusivity is here
We are living in a more inclusive society, where gender boundaries are breaking down and freedom of expression is increasing. So, why are most male office workers still wearing the same standard suit? Why is the collar and tie the male uniform on formal occasions? There's a whole world of female fashion that has nothing to do with dresses and is free of collars and ties.
Male fashion is inflexible or juvenile
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Sights to behold
Being blind didn't deter Aucklander FRASER ALEXANDER and his partially-sighted wife from travelling in Europe. Their memories were shaped by sound, touch and smell.
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Pages of delight
Charming survey of children's literature throughout the centuries should be treasured and reread.
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Heart of the matter
Women are less likely to be diagnosed with heart disease than men, and less likely to get best treatment. Researchers are struggling with old stereotypes to right the balance.
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Balaclava beats
Their paramilitary shtick is intentionally menacing, offensive and alienating, but to be fair to the hip-hop trio Kneecap, their infamous balaclava is disarmingly hilarious. Kneecap, the 2024 movie that offers a fictionalised account of their rise to fame, is a Bafta- and Oscar-nominated Northern Irish film sensation.
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Friends like these
One of the stranger characteristics of the populist oligarchy mobilising around Donald Trump's new administration is the interest taken in the domestic politics of the UK.
![Irresistible force Irresistible force](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/13970/1975175/A97sE4lgI1738127571291/IRRESISTIBLE-FORCE.jpg)
Irresistible force
A new documentary about gentle rugby giant Jonah Lomu reveals little but is a reminder of what made him special.
![Fleeing the nest Fleeing the nest](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/13970/1975175/pPLW-0iav1738126775246/FLEEING-THE-NEST.jpg)
Fleeing the nest
A tale of building a new life after an abusive relationship makes for an impressive debut.
![Life less ordinary Life less ordinary](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/13970/1975175/ABU2JlKjU1738126861446/LIFE-LESS-ORDINARY.jpg)
Life less ordinary
Chelsie Preston Crayford follows a big 2024 with a new comedy role and putting the finishing touches on her debut feature as a director and writer.
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Not on our watch
Nasa, one of the most technologically advanced organisations on the planet, made prospective astronauts take inkblot tests to determine their sexuality.
![No free lunch No free lunch](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/13970/1975175/gjM7cIDQC1738126069803/NO-FREE-LUNCH.jpg)
No free lunch
The new, cut-price school lunch programme will shut out many community providers. But will bulk-supplied meals meet children’s needs?