The Largest Collection of Harry Potter Memorabilia in the World
Menahem Asher Silva Vargas, a 37 year old lawyer, jokes around with a Harry Potter wand and glasses, during an interview at his home after receiving the Guinness World Record title for the largest collection of Harry Potter memorabilia, in Mexico City, Monday, September 29, 2014. Silva’s 14 year old collection consists of more than 3000 individual items, including figurines, trading cards, wands, clothing, and accessories. (Photo by Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo)
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‘World’s Worst’ Waxworks Collection Sold
Louis Tussauds House of Wax in the English seaside town of Great Yarmouth had been quietly disappointing customers for over 50 years when it rose to prominence in 2008 after being labelled “the world’s worst waxworks.” The museum shut down last year after owners June and Peter Hayes retired, but this month the collection of unlife-like models of stars, athletes and royalty found a new home when they were snapped up by an anonymous buyer from the Czech Republic. The waxwork heads above, if you haven’t already guessed, are of ’70s heartthrobs and “Starsky and Hutch” actors Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul. Of course they are. (Rex Features: Albanpix Ltd) Continue reading »
Indian Teenager has the World’s Biggest Collection of Pencils
Many are happy to collect stamps, coins or key rings – but not this stationery-mad teenager. Tushar Lakhanpal, 15, from New Delhi, India, claims to own more than 14,000 pencils in different shapes and sizes from 40 countries around the world. Included in his collection, which he believes could be world record breaking, is a gold-plated implement and two pencils, stored in an ornate box, thought to have been owned and used by Queen Elizabeth II.
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Agent Provocateur Collection Autumn/Winter 2013
Melissa George, Chloe Hayward and Elettra Wiedemann star as trussed up and put down models backstage at a catwalk show. The three women re-assert their place in the world and take control of their destinies, with a little help from their Agent Provocateurs.
The new collection sees the return of powerful feminine silhouettes and a luxuriously sensual attitude. Every piece is designed to worship the female form. Continue reading »
The World’s Largest Hot Sauce Collection
Vic Clinco owns what is thought to be the world’s largest hot sauce collection. His amazing 6,000 bottles collection from around the world includes a rare bottle of “Blair’s 16 Million Reserve”, the hottest sauce on the planet. The condiments line shelves, from floor to ceiling, in the dining room of his home in Phoenix, Arizona, as well as being crammed into cupboards and the fridge.
He has been collecting the jars for the past 17 years and is widely thought to hold the world record for a private collection. Mr Clinco, who works as a staff cook at the Four Seasons hotel, said his most expensive bottle is worth about $900 – a one of a kind – and the most he has ever paid for a bottle is $400. (Photos by Barcroft Media) Continue reading »
FEZ Amsterdam Launches Its First Collection
On Tuesday July 30th FEZ will present their first collection of leather bags in Amsterdam. Witzenhausen gallery is the place where FEZ will launch its first one hundred leather bags.
FEZ, a new brand in which art and craftsmanship come together, is named after the place where the leather comes from. FEZ combines the authenticity of Morocco with art from Amsterdam. This unique concept is reinforced by its exclusivity; each bag has a serial number. FEZ has brought two worlds together: traditional leather processing from Morocco and the creative influences of Amsterdam. Every year, a different artist from Amsterdam will make the lining. The inside of the FEZ f1 collection is decorated with drawings from illustrator Nathalie Otter. Especially for FEZ she made a series of ten male figures with animal heads. Continue reading »
Givenchy’s Men’s Pre-Spring Summer 2014 Collection
Getting a look at Givenchy pre-Spring 2014 sounds kinda dreamy, but director Riccardo Tisci has decided to give us quite a real a sneak peak of things to come. The inspiration? Latin culture as seen through patterns, merged in a complexion of color blocking. The result? A gorgeous blend of 90′s flippancy, neo-grunge and a healthy dose of Steven Sprouse. Continue reading »
A Collection of the Worst Seat Patterns in the World
Enthusiasts from Switzerland collected the worst seat patterns of the world. Public transport makes us crazy every day – we thought it’s worth! Continue reading »
Inspiration is a Woman Collection by PIXERS
This collection of wall murals is very feminine, inspired by women and made for women. Inspiration is a Woman presents eight women who influenced many areas of culture like art, fashion, music or movie. We’ve chosen Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn, Björk, Lauryn Hill, Brigitte Bardot, Frida Kahlo, Madonna and Amy Winehouse. T
hey are all very popular but we’ve interpreted them in our own way. Worth saying that dominant colors of these wall murals are neutral and fit to any interior so there’s no need to be afraid of overwhelm. Presented women symbolize power, strength, charisma and beauty. They are ICONS. And now, we can have these icons at fingertips. We can invite them to our home and make it look unique. No matter who you are, you can choose your woman and feel inspired every day. Inspiration is a woman and the truth is women run the world! Continue reading »
The Biggest Barbie Dolls Collection Ever
Stanley Colorite, 41, poses for a picture in his bedroom with part of his Barbie collection in Hudson, Florida. More than 2,000 dolls are spread over four rooms of his house. He has been building his collection for 16 years and it is thought to be worth $80,000 (£53,000). (Laurentiu Garofeanu / Barcroft USA)
Brand New Dewar’s Street T-Shirt Collection
Sports, music, sex, youth and no barriers to happiness – it’s all about street culture and theme of a new Dewar’s capsule t-shirts collection. Unique prints in collaboration with Russian designers: flying bike from Cyril Borisov aka Epic Shit, longbord style of Salvador Dali by Paul Ripley and sea mosaic of Alice Dyufey. Photos by Fedor Ratnikov. Continue reading »
Fashion Campaign for Schield Collection
Fashion Campaign for Schield Collection in photographs by Spanish photographer Diego Diaz Marin. Continue reading »
Collection of Unforgettable Sticker Advertisements
Big or small businesses alike need proper exposure and advertising in relation to the services or products they are capitalizing. With the advent of new technology, there is now a wide variety of methods of advertisement that a company may rightfully choose.
Aerial overhead shot of floor sticker ad with a giant dog that makes people look like fleas and ticks. Continue reading »
Steve Madden Shoes Collection – Summer 2012
Steve Madden shoes collection for the Summer of 2012 in photographs by Marley Kate. Models: Nell Rebowe and Terese Pagh. Continue reading »
La Maison Simons Beachwear Collection 2012
Strip off all your confidence issues and start a new page in your style diary for the summer. Show off your beach bunny potential by sporting some of the gorgeous swimwear designs included in the La Maison Simons beachwear collection. Continue reading »
Sekunda Glue: The Immortal Collection
“What does happen when you glue back things with Sekunda, over and over and make them every time as good as new? You create an Immortal Object. And that’s exactly what we did – we created The Immortal Collection, the first ever limited edition series of objects that will last forever – because they are sold together with a pack of Sekunda Glue.” Case by BBDO Russia. Continue reading »
Victoria’s Secret New 2012 Collection
Victoria’s Secret angels Candice Swanepoel, Adriana Lima and Jasmine Tookes in photo session by Russell James. Continue reading »
All new Billabong x Tom Veiga Collection
The Artist and Brazilian designer Tom Veiga is the creator of the Waves Series illustrations. The bold yet simplistic cubist illustrations are inspired by the shapes, sensations and feelings that waves, sun and surfing evoke.
His work is characterized by many colors, moving in a few strokes, he always tries to explore each wave in details and to reflect the wave with a design vision. Tom also uses his art as a form of environment awareness. He is a member of Save The Waves, a foundation that aims to preserve the oceans and beaches, of the Ocean Artists Society and of Surfrider Foundation. Continue reading »
XCVB / Collection of Spring 2012
UK clothing brand XCVB released their new collection of Spring 2012. Take a look. Continue reading »
Bond Girl Halle Berry Introduces Her First 5th Avenue Shoe Collection
American actress and Golden Globe winner Halle Berry has collaborated with director Michael Haussman to film a new commercial in order to promote her own shoe collection called “5th Avenue by Halle Berry”.
The Bond Girl has joined forces with German brand, Deichmann, and introduced a collection of 40 summery, elegant and feminine shoes. The collection mainly includes peep-toe wedges, high-heeled sandals with straps, and slingback sandals perfect for combination with three-quarter jeans and a casual T-shirt just as easily as with the maxi skirts and dresses. Continue reading »
XCVB: Autumn Winter Part II Collection
Clothing brand XCVB releases their new Autumn/Winter collection. Continue reading »
Saatchi Collection
The Art Gallery of South Australia is exhibiting selected works from the collection of London advertising executive Charles Saatchi. Critic Christopher Allen says much of the work, such as this portrait of pop star Cher, is “simultaneously pseudo-critical and [has an] utterly indulgent attitude to mass culture”.
Pink Cher (2009), by Scott King; paint on canvas. Continue reading »
Victoria’s Secret Introduces New ‘Gorgeous’ Collection
Victoria’s Secret launched “Gorgeous,” the newest fragrance and updated brassiere collection from Victoria’s Secret. The collection was unveiled by VS Angel Lindsay Ellingson, a California-native on September 21st at Victoria’s Secret at The Grove in Los Angeles. Continue reading »
Photo of the Day: The Largest Collection of Stuffed Dogs in the World
The largest collection of stuffed dogs in the world, was created by the last owner of the Bitov Castle, Baron George Haas, who commited suicide in 1945 before deportation to Austria, at Bitov Castle in Bitov, South Moravia. The Baron had thousands of animals and around 200 dogs, of which 51 were stuffed after their death and are part of the Guinness World Record collection. (Radek Mica/AFP/Getty Images) Click image to zoom.
Montblanc Collection Princesse Grace de Monaco
A general view of atmosphere is seen during the Montblanc “Collection Princesse Grace de Monaco” World Premiere presentation under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco at Opera at Monte Carlo Opera on September 8, 2011 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Europe) Continue reading »
