Avid collectors and their wealth: an unusual project by photographer James Mollison (17 photos)

Many people love to collect things. As a rule, such The hobby looks pretty harmless. Someone collects some stamps coins, records, souvenirs and so on. But there are also those who the passion for collecting goes to a new level. Photographer James Mollison created an interesting photo project in which he showed real collectors and what they have been collecting for a long time. Let's take a look at these unusual treasures.

Liz West, sculptor





Liz collects memorabilia that is associated with the cult band spice girl. The girl started her collection at the age of 11, and now in it you can find unique items, starting with a school pencil case and ending with a donation from Mel B, who was one of the members of the group.

Perry Margouleff, musician and record producer



Perry collects 20th-century American guitars that inspired him to make music.

Roberto Baggio, former football player





Roberto is a collector of hunting equipment and trophy sculptures in the form of birds.

Iris Apfel, famous New York fashionista



Due to her passion for fashion and style, Iris has amassed a collection of whimsical outfits.

David Gainsborough Roberts



David collects iconic memorabilia associated with notorious celebrities of the 20th century.

Simon Costin, art director and set designer



Simon has been building his collection over the years exclusively at flea markets. It includes various spooky rarities and folk art.

Rino Ferro, former butcher



Rino collects and designs handmade harpoons.

Ann Dell Prevost



Ann has a special passion for art and French 18th century furniture. The inspiration for the creation of the collection was the grandmother's house Ann in South Carolina.

Cristiano Spiller, DJ and producer



Cristiano is a real fan and collector of Lego figures.

Friedrich Wilhelm Prinz von Sachsen-Hessaf, interior designer



Friedrich collects fine furniture miniatures.

Paul Smith, fashion designer



Paul is one of the owners of the largest collection of bicycle t-shirts. I wonder if there is another such passionate collector in the world this sports item of clothing?

Wolfgang Ruf and Martin Kamer



Previously, Wolfgang and Martin were rival collectors, but, combining their efforts and passion, they created an incomparable collection suits.

Karina Dübner, fashion and interior designer



Karina works with fabrics from Central Asia. It was they who became the subject of her collection.

Gale Cook



Gayle became a doll collector after one of the toy beauties was given to her daughter.

Gerald Ford, business leader



Gerald has amassed an amazing collection of piggy bank toys.

Inti Ligabue, restaurateur



Inti continues to add to the collection of tribal art started by his father.

Kim Hastreiter, indie magazine publisher and co-editor



Kim collects pworks of art that tell the story of her own life.