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Chapter 1
‘Eyeliner: A Cultural History’
If there’s one beauty trend that has stood the test of time, it’s surely eyeliner. From ancient Egypt’s Queen Nefertiti to today’s online influencers, people have applied kohl for millennia. We speak to Zahra Hankir about her new book on the subject, ‘Eyeliner: A Cultural History’.
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Chapter 2
Disco fashions
Disco fashions of the 1970s and 1980s were designed to allow their wearers to groove and move freely. Who pioneered the silhouettes that still grace dance floors around the world today? Konfekt’s Paige Reynolds speaks to fashion historian Bethan Bide to find out more.
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Chapter 3
Iceland and folk
All artistic creation is influenced by the context in which it happens – and in Iceland, nature plays an outsized role. Konfekt’s deputy editor, Chiara Rimella, hit the trails with Icelandic musician Jofridur Akadottir to find out more about the relationship between nature and creativity.
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Chapter 4
The campaign for cosy lighting
Candlelight isn’t just for Christmas. It improves almost every situation, bringing romance to less-than-perfect surroundings and joy to dinner parties. Writer and consultant Sophie Cecil explains how.
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