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How often do you look at the sole of a shoe? Yet, everybody recognises the infamous red soled shoe of a Christian Louboutin pair of heels. Louboutin successfully managed to turn the once-overlooked part of a shoe into a global...
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In the days before television and the internet, audiences would flock to the movie theatres for entertainment. And to advertise the next blockbuster hit? Movie posters. Now vintage, these highly nostalgic and beautifully artistic advertisements are among the most wanted...
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Have you heard of Norma Baker? Perhaps you'd be surprised to discover that she is one of the biggest Hollywood icons in history. From sex symbol to gifted actress, Norma Baker is otherwise known as the one and only: Marilyn...
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Artists are often recognised for their individual style, symbolic motifs or engaging content, but have you ever thought about the size of a painting? The physical size of paintings can have a real effect on the meaning and the message...
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The bigger, the better? When it comes to watches, we think not. A small watch can be a very elegant accessory and do the job just as well as a bigger one, as the following list proves. They tell time,...
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Is there anything better than watching your idols create an artwork live and then owning that very same work of art? This dream will become reality for comic enthusiasts visiting Lucca Comics & Games, one of the most important events...
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When you think of old-fashioned childhood fun, one of the first things that might come to mind is tin toys. Durable, lightweight and easy to sculpt into a whole variety of characters and accessories, tin has been a popular material...
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The modern necktie has been around since the early 17th century and despite changes in style and shape over the years, the tie still remains an essential item in menswear today. The innovation of ties has led to the creation...
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'The Walking Dead' TV show has been a toe-curling, heart-wrenching and all round jaw-dropping phenomena since it first came to our screens in 2010. But long before the blood-drenched TV series became one of the biggest shows on television, the...
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Well known for its reputation of class, opulence and fizzy fame, Champagne holds an undeniable and eternal quench for the rich, famous and collectors of this world. So where do the most desirable bottles of bubbly end up? At auction,...
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The modern method of expanding your art collection is via the world of online auctions. They open up a selection of art from around the world that may have previously been limited at traditional auction houses. They also allow first-time...
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Leaves are falling off the trees, harvest season is upon us and the nights are getting longer. What does that mean? Halloween is almost here. Time to carve those pumpkins and buy treats for the neighbourhood children. To help you...
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Ready to have a week long wine tasting tour at home? Then settle in and get ready to explore some exquisite wines from the Bordeaux region. Bordeaux is by far the largest fine wine region in France and arguably has...
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David Bowie - the Starman waiting in the sky - was a true music legend. Born in England as David Jones, Bowie famously went through many illustrious ‘changes’ throughout his career, not just in his name. His chameleon-like ability to...
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A motorbike does not need to be big or fast to steal the show; mini bikes, also known as monkey bikes, are awesome. Playful, rugged, and very handy too, when it comes to parking or manoeuvring through the city! Do...