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The best things in life are free. And the other best things in life are really, really lavish. And no one knows that better than Neiman Marcus. For 65 years, the integrated luxury retailer has delivered holiday magic in the form of Fantasy Gifts, exclusive experiences and one-of-a-kind treasures, as part of its iconic Christmas Book and seasonal campaign: A Neiman’s Fantasy.
This year, the seven ultra luxe gifts were presented at an exclusive launch event in L.A. on Oct. 15, attended by industry leaders, fashion insiders and famous faces like Allison Janey, Kathryn Hahn, Samuel Arnold, Molly Gordon and China Chow. Like last year’s event at the Sunset Tower, Neiman Marcus’ president Ryan Ross and chief brand officer Nabil Aliffi revealed the glamorous offerings.
Ranging in price from $20,000 to $1.9 million, the 2024 Fantasy Gifts include the following: a VIP styling experience with Emily in Paris costume designer Marylin Fitoussi in Paris ($175,000), an 18.05-carat yellow diamond necklace by Messika and safari experience in Namibia ($777,777), a porcelain-making experience with Ginori 1735 in Florence ($90,000), a shoemaking and shopping trip with Manolo Blahnik in London ($55,000), a pair of turquoise and diamond-encrusted Miron Crosby boots and a reading with astrologer to the stars Rosie Cutter ($28,000) and a Judith Leiber Couture Crystal Mahjong Set that doubles as a handbag ($20,000). The showstopper, going for $1.9 million, is a rare piece of world history: a striking 18th century calèche that belonged to the Spanish royal family. Read more about each Fantasy Gift at neimanmarcus.com.
Fitoussi, Cutter, Valérie Messika of Messika fine jewelry and Jana Matheson, Chief Creative Officer of Judith Leiber Couture, also joined in the Oct. 15 reveal and celebration at The United Theater on Broadway. As always, a portion of Fantasy Gift proceeds will be donated to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation, which partners with nonprofit organizations to help bring enriching arts experiences to youth.
The retailer also curates an annual gift guide filled with fashion, homeware, premium beauty, gadgets and confections inspired by the seven Fantasy Gifts. Shop 10 standouts below, and check out the full assortment of luxury gifts across all price points here.
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Shop the rest of Neiman Marcus’ 2024 gift guide at neimanmarcus.com.
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