Media Articles
2025
Richards, H. Bold statement, or a product of misogyny? What Bianca Censori’s ‘naked dress’ says about fashion on the red carpet. The Conversation, 5 February.
Translated for The Conversation Indonesia, Gaya terkini atau produk misogini? Apa makna ‘naked dress’ Bianca Censori di Grammy Awards? 17 February.
2024
Richards, H. (with A. Mattes, A. Cole, B. Carlson and T. Clark). Oppenheimer’s triumph, a stunning First Nations performance, and lots of sparkles: 5 experts on the 2024 Oscars. The Conversation, 11 March.
Translated for The Conversation Indonesia, Kemenangan ‘Oppenheimer’ hingga penampilan pribumi yang memukau: Oscar 2024 di mata 5 pakar. 13 March.
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.
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.
Translated by Yukiko Nishikawa for The Big Issue Japan Online, 22 February 2021.
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.
