Memorabilia and Souvenirs

March 1, 2025

Meet the New Owner of the Bathtub Used by Jacob Elordi in “Saltburn”

Anyone who has watched “Saltburn” probably remembers the scene, and some who have not seen the dark coming-of-age thriller about two Oxford students may remember it, […]
December 10, 2024

Museum Gift Shops Elevate Their Watch Lines

Recent designs include a collaboration with an award-winning architect and an elaborate pocket watch. Museum gift shops — both on-site and online — now have a […]
November 14, 2024

For Sale: 12 Dynamic Sketches From the Woman Who Dressed Hollywood

Can you put a price on showbiz history? Bidders will try on Thursday, when a dozen sketches by the legendary costume designer Edith Head go under […]
July 26, 2024

‘The Moment Has Arrived’

Eugenio Pirri still cherishes his first high-end timepiece, a Cartier Tank Française that he bought in 2002. When Eugenio Pirri was growing up in British Columbia, […]
July 15, 2024

When Even an Assassination Attempt Becomes a Concert Tee

Hours after the attempt on Donald Trump’s Life, the merch arrived. Of all the images that have flooded the national conversation since the assassination attempt on […]
May 1, 2024

How MLB Players Arrange Autographs for Each Other

As fans and collectors clamor for autographs, Major League Baseball players have built a network — and an etiquette — for signing things for each other. […]
April 12, 2024

The Hunt for a Retirement Keepsake

On a family trip to Switzerland, Joseph Barreto fell in love with an Omega Constellation. In 2022, several months after Joseph Barreto retired as a high […]
January 13, 2024

‘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. An auction house in Dallas that is usually stocked with fine art […]
December 30, 2023

The Statue of Liberty Hat

Paying an unexpected price for a novelty crown. It is early April, in the evening. I’m walking through Times Square on my way to a birthday […]
December 14, 2023

Trump Is Selling Pieces of His Mug Shot Suit

It’s not just a piece of political memorabilia — it’s a strategy. When Donald J. Trump walked into a Georgia courthouse on Aug. 24 to be […]