Eyeliner: A Cultural History, an interview with Zahra Hankir, part I
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This week Lebanese-British journalist Zahra Hankir joins us to speak about her book Eyeliner: A Cultural History, which is a deep dive into one of the world’s oldest cosmetic practices. From its origins in Ancient Egypt to contemporary drag, we traverse the globe in a two-part episode to discuss the ways that eyeliner has connected us over more than 3,000 years of human history. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion?  Our website and classesOur InstagramOur bookshelf with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titles Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/DRESSED * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: happymammoth.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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