Nov 02, 2009 -
Toms Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie has been all around the world, but he's about to embark on a different, more luxurious adventure: he's launching an exclusive holiday collection at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman this week. "From a design perspective, we were trying to preserve the classic silhouette of Toms, but give an upgraded and exclusive version for the Neiman and Bergdorf customer," Mycoskie said.
Look out for high-quality fabrics like metallic linens for women and silk-tie for men.
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Oct 28, 2009 -
Diane Kruger was the host. Jason Wu, the designer. Jessica Stroup, Amber Heard, Katie Cassidy, and Lily Collins — envious emerging talent — the supporting cast.
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Oct 07, 2009 -
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.
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Jun 18, 2009 -
The Donna Karan wisdom continues. After listening to her and Ken Downing at the Neiman Marcus event in San Francisco, I have a newfound interest in draping and defining luxury. Donna also mentioned Michelle Obama ("Michelle Obama is an icon") and emphasized the importance of jewelry when she spoke of her years collaborating with Robert Lee Morris: "Jewelry is important.
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Jun 15, 2009 -
Stella McCartney and now Donna Karan — looks like San Francisco is emerging as a fashion center.
When I think of Donna Karan, here's what comes to mind: draping, bodysuits, DKNY, womanly, classic, zen. When I met Donna Karan at a recent event at Neiman Marcus in SF, all those thoughts flooded me.
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May 11, 2009 -
Neiman Marcus just started its "First Call" sale so I suggest you get on it. Why? Because first call means first dibs on Spring goodies marked up to 50 percent off.
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Apr 09, 2009 -
We heart Stella. This was unanimous at the end of her charming night in San Francisco. It's not every day a designer heavyweight makes her way to the foggy city (why is that?).
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Dec 17, 2008 -
The delight in buying designer wares for up to 60 percent off at Neiman Marcus left me elated this morning. See, I purchased this Lauren Merkin Lucy Woven Clutch ($146, originally $295) for 50 percent off! I already see us in numerous situations together.
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Dec 16, 2008 -
If you're short on time or ideas (the clock is ticking!), gift cards are the perfect way to go. Some might argue that gift cards are impersonal but I disagree. You can give them to people you don't know very well, but they're also the perfect gift for difficult friends and family members.
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Dec 11, 2008 -
Saks Fifth Avenue is one of our favorite online stores, but it's been experiencing major economic woes.
In November, the luxury retailer reported “widespread weakness” with a net loss of $42.8 million. Today, the luxury retailer announced it will be closing shop on all but two of its bridal salons.
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