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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.
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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
Analysis
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
Analysis
Analysis
$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
Analysis
Analysis
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.
The retro items gaining designer status
Even the most passed-over and discarded items are finding their way to design museums thanks to a renewed interest in 20th-century household objects.
- by Stephen Crafti
Analysis
Analysis
The bitcoin of fashion: Designer bags selling for thousands at auction
They say you can never have too many bags or shoes, especially if they boast tags from Hermes, Chanel, Christian Dior, Gucci or Louis Vuitton.
- by Stephen Crafti