Olympians like Michael Phelps don’t need any more luck, but for the rest of us, why not increase your chances? Shanghai Tang has released its 2008 Luck Homewares collection on 08/08/2008 at 8:08am, exactly when the Olympics kicked off. The collection  is chock full of symbols of luck, such as the number 8, the lotus flower and the symbol for double happiness. I like this double fish silk cushion cover ($245) and the collection also includes a smart, glossy set of enamel coasters ($215) and colourful espresso cups with lucky numbers ($75). So buy a few items at 8am after your eighth cup of tea, and then go purchase a lottery ticket... you never know.