Read my New York Times story on the world's strangest collectible shop

by Jerry Guo   Jul 12th 2008 @ 2:20PM

If you're ever in Westport, Connecticut (home of Martha Stewart and other moguls), check out this see-to-be-believed collectibles shop, though it's not technically open to the public.

Run by 48-year-old John Reznikoff, University Archives holds the world's largest collection of hair from celebrities. Oh, and they also have priceless artifacts like a cosmonaut suit, a copy of the Declaration of Independence, and one of Monica Lewinsky's dresses :-).

My New York Times piece about John centers mainly around his hair collection and the growing interest in this strange--but lucrative--hobby. If you have any questions, shoot me a comment below and I'll be happy to answer your questions. Read the full story here or pull out a copy of The New York Times Sunday Style section tomorrow morning at the breakfast table.


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