Collectables
High-end art and car prices drop as the ultra-rich tighten belts
High-end art work and upmarket jewellery are the most sought after collectables for the ultra-rich investor, but with recession concerns and rising interest rates, even those with cash are scaling back on over spending.
- by Carolyn Cummins
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The ’70s and ’80s furniture back in fashion, and worth thousands
From today’s perspective, the late 1970s and early ’80s remain radical, pushing the boundaries of what furniture could be.
- by Stephen Crafti
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Sunday Life
The July 23 edition
Actor Elizabeth Banks chats about her new movie and the secrets behind her significant success, not just as an actor but as a director, producer and writer.
Elizabeth Banks: ‘I do a rare thing. I direct big movies in Hollywood’
In an industry where quadruple threats sometimes seem commonplace, female producer-director-writer-actors remain a rare phenomenon.
- by Michael Idato
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Investing
Worth more than a Ferrari: The number plates that sell for millions
If you thought cars were a status symbol, wait until you hear about the market for heritage license plates.
- by Stefan Von Imhof
Holding their own: How to pick fashion that retains its value
With most modern clothing finding its way to op shops and landfill, some designers’ work is passed down through generations.
- by Stephen Crafti
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$3000 for a thermos: Why dead company merch can be worth top dollar
When a company folds, like Silicon Valley Bank or Lehman Bros, branded items become even more exclusive – and valuable.
- by Stefan Von Imhof
Oversized and androgynous: Why 1980s fashion is back in style
The desire – and value – of high-profile 1980s fashion designers is rising, with some pieces fetching as much as $20,000.
- by Stephen Crafti
‘They give me the creeps’: The real story behind Fugglers – and those teeth
The tooth monster toys have divided opinion, courted controversy, inspired memes and even prompted US Today to publish a fact check.
- by Jewel Topsfield
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Why these colourful yet divisive ceramics are back in fashion
With its bold patterns and bright colours, Memphis is certainly a divisive design period.
- by Stephen Crafti
‘I hate him’: Why Picasso’s value and influence are waning
On the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death, the man and the artist are being re-evaluated following revelations about his personal behaviour.