Haute couture is luxury, custom-made fashion that is handmade for individual clients by approved fashion houses. It is characterized by handcrafter, made-to-measure, one-of-a-kind designs with high-quality fabrics. Haute couture is a legally protected term in France which requires a certification. Designers of Haute couture present two collections at Paris Couture Week. Comparatively, ready-to-wear is factory-made clothing produced in standard sizes and sold to the public. It is significantly more affordable than couture, available in stores and online, and designed for everyday wear. 

The UK Economic Security Bill is a proposed law that would expand the UK government’s powers to review, regulate and restrict corporate activities on grounds of economic or national security. These powers would concern activities including (but not limited to) investments, acquisitions and data practices. The Bill is principally concerned with strategically important sectors, such as critical infrastructure, technology, energy, telecommunications, defence, and advanced manufacturing.

For this debate, two contrasting movements in art arose in post-WWII Europe. Realism incorporates actual events and political messages in art, frequently discussing the direct conditions and collective experiences of the post-war era. Comparatively, Concretists focus on geometric abstraction, exploring dreams, metaphors, and individual perspectives/beliefs.

A moratorium is a temporary suspension, delay, or authorized postponement of a specific activity. 

Wicca is a modern Pagan religion that emerged in the mid-20th century. It is a decentralized faith with no single governing authority or universally accepted doctrine. Wiccan practices commonly include ritual ceremonies, meditation, seasonal festivals, respect and admiration for nature, and the use of symbolic magic as a spiritual practice. 

In the 1970s, the “petrodollar” system was established via a series of bilateral agreements between the US and OPEC nations (an organisation of major oil exporters including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Venezuela). This system made all OPEC oil priced and traded in USD.

Radical Gratitude is a lifestyle philosophy, emphasising being grateful for everything in your life (including downfalls) and celebrating every achievement no matter how minor.

In the 1970s, the “petrodollar” system was established via a series of bilateral agreements between the US and OPEC nations (an organisation of major oil exporters including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Venezuela). This system made all OPEC oil priced and traded in USD.

You are a film student in London, from a small town in Scotland. As part of your degree, you are required to submit a short film on any topic of your choosing. You chose to do a documentary on a serial killer from your town, known for killing over 20 young women. A killer (who you do not know personally) was caught whilst you were young. During the process of investigating the murders and gathering clips for your documentary you stumble upon significant video footage which showcases your parents fully participating in the murders with the convicted killer and the sadistic acts involved in the killing.