17 April 2021
Episode 452
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We look at fashion criticism and its cultural importance with Francesca Granata. Plus: a new book from travel writer Julia Cooke on stewardesses on the iconic Pan American Airways, and Jason Y Lee from Jubilee Media.
17 April 2021
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‘Fashion Criticism: An Anthology’
We speak to Francesca Granata about the importance of fashion criticism. Her new book, ‘Fashion Criticism: An Anthology’, is out now.
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‘Come Fly The World’
Travel writer and journalist Julia Cooke discusses her new book, ‘Come Fly The World: The Women of Pan Am at War and Peace’.
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Jubilee Media
We speak with the founder and CEO of Jubilee Media, Jason Y Lee.
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Fashion criticism
We look at fashion criticism and its cultural importance with Francesca Granata. Plus: a new book from travel writer Julia Cooke on stewardesses on the iconic Pan American Airways, and Jason Y Lee from Jubilee Media.
