Vintage sportswear is resonating with fans who don’t want to look like everyone else. (Yes, Taylor Swift is involved.)
Category: Memorabilia and Souvenirs
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Will Fanatics Upend the World of Sports Collectibles?
Powered by its connections with leagues and star athletes, the merchandising giant has entered the hobby universe with deep pockets and sharp elbows. Not everyone is happy.
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‘Succession’ Auctions Off ‘Ludicrously Capacious Bag’ (and Less Capacious Props)
Bidding on memorabilia from the Emmy-winning drama ends on Saturday. Lukas Matsson’s vape beckons.
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The Statue of Liberty Hat
Paying an unexpected price for a novelty crown.
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Trump Is Selling Pieces of His Mug Shot Suit
It’s not just a piece of political memorabilia — it’s a strategy.
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What Not to Do When You Travel, According to Travelers
We’ve all seen misbehavior while traveling — and some of us have even been that tourist. But every misstep can lead to a lesson, so we asked readers to share their stories.
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Joe Hill, Swashbuckling South Street Seaport Merchant, Dies at 76
His cluttered store selling nautical bric-a-brac was a last link to Lower Manhattan’s seafaring history, before giving way to a tide of “shopping mall” stores.
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X-Wing Model From ‘Star Wars’ Fetches $3.1 Million at Auction
After Greg Jein, an Oscar-nominated visual effects artist, died last year, his friends discovered the prop stashed in a cardboard box in his garage.
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‘Eras’ Comes to the Big Screen, a Day Ahead of Schedule
Most Swifties had bought their weekend tickets when the pop star made her announcement the movie would come out a day early, but fans still showed up for souvenirs, selfies and a chance to be first.
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A Spike Lee Joint via Movie Posters and Sports Jerseys
Lee, the director of “Do the Right Thing” and “Malcolm X,” donated more than 400 items for a Brooklyn Museum exhibition.
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The Season’s Hottest Accessory: The Honey Deuce Cup
Tennis fans stack, stash and take home the collectible cup after downing the U.S. Open’s signature cocktail.
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The Hottest Jay-Z Merch: Limited-Edition Library Cards
Fans are rushing to collect all 13 of the Brooklyn Public Library’s limited-edition cards, which feature imagery from each of the rapper’s solo albums.