He surveyed the trash of record companies, haggled with aging photographers and scoured estate sales, building an archive widely seen as unmatched.
Category: Collectors and Collections
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Ralph Lauren’s Vintage Man of Mystery
At 71, Doug Bihlmaier has become a style hero to fashion-savvy social media creators.
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Rare Pokémon Cards Worth More Than $100,000 Stolen From Shop
A burglar used a hammer to smash open the door of a Massachusetts shop and stole rare Pokémon cards and vintage box sets, a store owner said.
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When Streaming Won’t Cut It and You Need the DVD
Streaming is dominant for movies and TV shows. But some fans still insist on physical media.
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A Trove Of Princess Diana’s Personal Belongings Is Going Up For Auction
A large trove of the princess’ belongings including her Lady Dior handbag, will be auctioned this week. For some buyers, more intimate items are the main draw.
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New Digital Comics Store Takes Aim at Amazon
Two veterans of Comixology, a site that the e-commerce colossus bought in 2014, are now starting a rival to compete with it.
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Toymakers Team Up With Artists for Tariff-Proof Toys
Seeking adult fans with money to spend, companies like Mattel and Lego are working with artists to make exclusive — and expensive — versions of their products.
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Ferris Bueller’s Vest Hits the Auction Block. ‘Anyone, Anyone?’
Worn by Matthew Broderick in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” the vest could fetch several hundred thousand dollars, according to Sotheby’s.
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Two Decades After Her Death, Celia Cruz Lives On for Her Fans
Whether minted on a U.S. coin, captured as a bobblehead or painted in a new Miami mural, the late “Queen of Salsa” continues to draw attention to her musical legacy 100 years after her birth.
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A Former ‘It’ Girl Deletes Herself
Liz Goldwyn, native Angeleno with a famous last name, spent years collecting vintage fashion. Now she’s selling some of her best pieces.
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A Former ‘It’ Girl Deletes Herself
Liz Goldwyn, native Angeleno with a famous last name, spent years collecting vintage fashion. Now she’s selling some of her best pieces.