Jez Butterworth

My father got a trade union scholarship to Oxford; he lived and breathed politics; he was always watching current-affairs programmes. But I have a five-year-old child's attitude towards the news. Mainly, that it absolutely turns me off.

English Dramatist

Richard Dawkins

I live in a post-Christian world in Oxford; it is quite rare to meet somebody who is religious in academic life now, and there is absolutely no tendency for rioting and mayhem, and it is extremely civilised.

English Scientist

Chelsea Clinton

Oxford is wonderful. I'm having a great time. We do go out, but I still try to spend most of my time studying in the library.

American Celebrity

Roger Stone

Every well-dressed gentleman must have an all-cotton oxford cloth button-down shirt from Brooks Brothers.

American Politician

Michael Bastian

I prefer simpler shirts, like a solid oxford or pinstripe, and with a solid cashmere crewneck or V-neck.

American Designer

Munira Mirza

Oxford is a very special place. You really sensed the value of a good education there.

British Public Servant

Kevin Whately

Oxford has a slightly mythical rep, particularly for people who haven't been there.

English Actor

Anthony Trollope

Oxford is the most dangerous place to which a young man can be sent.

English Author

Frank Scott

Oxford also taught me something else - it taught me scepticism.

Canadian Poet

George Santayana

Oxford, the paradise of dead philosophies.

Spanish Philosopher

Oxfords are traditional shoes, often worn in formal settings or with business attire.

Classic footwear

Oxfords are known for their closed lacing system, differing from other shoes like derbies.

Distinctive design

Oxford is not just any city; it's renowned for its ancient university and architecture.

Historic city

Mentioning Oxford often implies excellence and high-quality education.

Educational prestige

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Durable fabric

Oxford shirts strike a balance between casual and formal, versatile in many outfits.

Casual yet neat

The adjective 'Oxford' indicates a connection to the university, often used by alumni.

University association

Use 'Oxford' as an adjective mainly when talking about things related to the university.

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