For the lil one with champagne dreams (and parents with wallets to match), the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book offers up the ultimate holiday gift inspiration. From the slightly indulgent to complete and utter over-the-top splurges, we've found nine gift ideas for tiny tots with the most discerning of tastes.
The Neiman Marcus Christmas book was just released, and this year's assortment of fantasy gifts is sure to please every ridiculously expensive (and kind of amazing) whimsy. So just what does the retailer have in store for its customers this year? Think custom designer hen houses (yes, the ones that lay eggs), the ultimate tailgate trailer complete with its own flat-screen TV and year's worth of bourbon, and the most intricate watches you've ever laid eyes on from Van Cleef & Arpels. Ready to take a ride on the magic carpet? Click on to see the most over-the-top gifts from Neiman's Christmas catalog and let the daydreaming begin!
Neiman Marcus has just reminded us that the holidays are soon approaching with its famous annual Christmas book featuring luxe clothing, accessories, and our favorite, "fantasy gifts." Given, we're not in the market for about 90 percent of the items in the catalog, but it doesn't hurt to look, and perhaps dream a little. That said, we culled the wildest, most covetable items we'd like to receive from the catalog. For the ultimate fashion hound, how about a gorgeous fur Fendi bag retailing at about $6,300 or a David Yurman necklace for $39,000? Meanwhile, there's a hand-crafted speedboat available for the sea lover and a personalized Stone Barns Farms day trip package — imagine yourself noshing on the freshest fruits and veggies prepared by chef and kitchen director Adam Kaye — for the ultimate foodie. But wait, there's more where that came from. Just click the slideshow to see our top 10 list and why they're so amazing, crazy, and downright cool.
>> Neiman Marcus just released its iconic holiday catalog boasting its usual fare of outrageous items. The retailer, which is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its out-of-this-world His & Hers gifts section — brought back the million dollar price tag with this 1.5 million dollar Dale Chihuly pool sculpture installation. Scintillated? Then check out the slideshow for more nine more highlights including a Tory Burch electric tricycle, or an edible gingerbread playhouse by Dylan's Candy Bar.
Neiman Marcus is scaling down the crazy price points in its famous Christmas Book in lieu of the dismal economy, but don't expect to find bargain basement deals. Instead, the luxury retailer has priced 40 percent of the 400 items featured at under $250. The selection of fantasy gifts are also said to to a lot cheaper than last year's selection.
“Our belief is that even in financially challenging times there is a place for fantasy, especially during the holiday season,” said Gerald Barnes, of NM Direct. And that they did offering up a Cupcake Car ($25,000), Mission One Electric Motorcycle ($73,00), and dinner for two with eight prominent authors, including Malcolm Gladwell, Henry Louis Gates Jr. and George Stephanopoulos ($200,000). Pretty cool, but I would be happy enough receiving an amazing pair of shoes or bag . . .
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The current economic crisis seems to have no impact on Neiman Marcus. The luxury retailer has released its annual Christmas book, and it's chock full of extravagant gifts. Edible 23-karat gold powder, BMWs, Cartier jewelry — the list goes on and on. We surely can't afford such decadence, but there's no harm in dreaming, right?
The catalog boasts an abundance of lavish gifts for everyone in your life. Cowboys fan? Neiman has your man covered with its $500,000 roll of synthetic turf cut from the Dallas Cowboys’ end zone at Texas Stadium. And for all the ladies, how about owning a piece of history with a 16th-century tourmaline and gold ring for $45,000? More high-end items include his and hers life-size Lego statues by Nathan Sawaya sold at a mere $60,000; a $1.3 million wedding at the Resort at Pelican Hills in Newport Beach, CA; a $1 million backyard golf course by Jack Nicklaus; and a chance to play a game with the Harlem Globetrotters for $110,000. Let the holiday shopping begin!
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