Media Articles

2023

Branford, A., Richards, H. and C. Quintero Rodriquez. Negative thinking has a role to play in helping students plan their careers. Times Higher Education, 5 July.

2022

Richards, H. and Floreani, S. ‘Why are you so scared of breasts?’ How Florence Pugh’s sheer Valentino gown provoked a discussion about misogyny and women’s bodies. The Conversation, 12 July. 

Richards, H. Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala Marilyn moment shows how good she is at her job: being famous. The Conversation, 4 May.

Richards, H. (with A. Mattes, C. Whitley, G. Camp, and T. Clark). Oscars 2022: 5 experts on the wins, the emotions, the music – and the bold frocks on the runway. The Conversation, 28 March.

2021

Richards, H. and Kelly, L. Like most of the fashion industry, there’s a blind spot in Country Road’s ethical focus. The Conversation, 23 November.  

Richards, H. Denim jeans have long been political: now skinny jeans are in the firing line. The Conversation, 1 June.

2021, translated by Yukiko Nishikawa for The Big Issue Japan Online, 21 September.

Richards, H. (with J. Erhart, A. Mattes, D. Golding, and T. Clark). Oscars 2021: 5 experts on the wins, the words, the wearable art and a big year for women. The Conversation, 26 April.

2020

Richards, H. and Lusty, N. Ethical fashion is confusing – even shoppers with good intentions get overwhelmed. The Conversation, 25 November.          

2021, translated by Yukiko Nishikawa for The Big Issue Japan Online, 22 February.

Richards, H. Friday Essay: mom jeans and nostalgia in a time of uncertainty. The Conversation, 2 April.  

2019

Khan, R. and Richards, H. How green is sustainable fashion really? Pursuit, 6 December.

Richards, H. Revealing the true value of fashion. Pursuit, 9 August.

2018

Richards, H. Revolution and Disruption in the Fashion System. Intent Journal, 25 April.

Richards, H. Ethical Fashion… The brands changing the industry. Matters Journal, Issue 1, Feb, pp.80-89. Published online April 26 2018.

Richards, H. Radical Thinking. An artist and her wardrobe: Bringing together art and clothes.Yes! Journal, 31 January.

2016

Richards, H. Gods and Kings: Dethroning the fashion designer as creative genius. Vestoj: Journal of Sartorial Matters (Online), 1 February.