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Curbed
4 weeks ago
Writing

A Very Ornate Park Avenue Time Capsule

Barbara Ross sought a sophisticated city life in New York, driven by her love for collecting unique items and the influence of her family's diverse collections. [ more ]
AnOther
1 month ago
Design

Inside the Archives of Fashion's Most Obsessive Collectors

The pandemic made people rethink their relationship with clothing, focusing on introspection and reflection.
Collecting fashion involves qualities like patience, thoughtfulness, and personal intrigue, as celebrated in the book by stylist Alexandra Carl. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Fashion & style

Can I Wear My Vintage Concert Tees to Work?

Vintage concert T-shirts have become highly sought-after collectibles due to their limited availability, graphic value, and cultural significance.
Wearing vintage T-shirts to work can be a way to express one's personal passions, but it also comes with the risk of being judged or misunderstood by colleagues. [ more ]
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The New Yorker
4 months ago
Books

Kate Zambreno Collects Herself

Kate Zambreno's memoir explores the themes of hoarding, collecting, and creative arrangement.
Zambreno's memoir focuses on her experience of organizing the monotony of lockdown for her children. [ more ]
The New Yorker
4 months ago
Books

Kate Zambreno Collects Herself

Kate Zambreno's memoir explores the themes of hoarding, collecting, and creative arrangement.
Zambreno's memoir focuses on her experience of organizing the monotony of lockdown for her children. [ more ]
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The New Yorker
4 months ago
Writing

Kate Zambreno Collects Herself

Kate Zambreno's memoir explores the themes of hoarding, collecting, and creative arrangement.
Zambreno's memoir focuses on her experience of organizing the monotony of lockdown for her children. [ more ]
AnOther
6 months ago
Design

Industrial Designer Marc Newson on His Love for Cabinets of Curiosities

The trunk is seen as a container or icon, and Marc Newson expresses his love for collecting various objects.
Newson discusses his interest in steel and his experience designing a steel katana with a Japanese sword-maker.
He expresses the desire to find a good way to store and display his collections. [ more ]
Alleywatch
6 months ago
NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 11/27/2023

Air Company has raised $30.4M in funding for its carbon capture technology.
Osiris Exchange has raised $3.3M in funding for its luxury goods and collecting business. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Fashion & style

How to buy a pre-loved designer watch: expert tips from a collector

Secondhand watches have a certain feel and history to them.
Collecting pre-loved watches is about the narrative and the moments they represent. [ more ]
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