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Fashion Café: The Pommery Pop Art Collection

Pommery Pop Art Collection

Artist Federica Matta and Champagne house Pommery debut a limited collection of pop art inspired bottles printed with real works of Matta’s whimsical illustrations. Miniature in size (20cl) and perfect for solo sipping, Pommery’s POP art blends Chardonnay with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier to create a full, fresh and fizzy taste.  Pommery’s POP collection is available this month at Neiman Marcus restaurants.

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Christmas Book Animation With Karlie Kloss

This animation accompanying NM’s 2012 Christmas Book makes us a little giddy for the upcoming season.

Illustrator Elvis Swift collaborated with art director Janet Longstreth, who directed model Karlie Kloss based on their vision, then Janimation, a Dallas-based company, brought it all together. Look for more Elvis Swift illustrations from NM throughout the season.

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Fantasy Gifts of the 2012 Christmas Book

Henhouse

Heritage Hen Mini Farm

The arrival of the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book each Fall is widely considered to mark the official start of the holiday shopping season; and the 86th annual edition was unveiled today in Dallas. Without further ado, here are this year’s most spectacular and unique holiday gifts. Including one with a Target twist!

Heritage Hen Mini Farm, $100,000

Inspired by Versailles’ Le Petit Trianon, this is the poshest hen house ever.  The buyer will receive an initial farm consultation and grounds survey and two additional onsite visits from Heritage Hen Farm expert, Svetlana Simon, who will select three to ten heritage-breed hens carefully selected to suit your region. Installation includes two custom raised vegetable or herb garden beds. For every Heritage Hen Mini Farm purchase, NM will donate $3,000 to The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that protects genetic diversity through the conservation and promotion of endangered breeds.

Annie the musical

Annie: The Musical

Annie: The Musical Walk-On Role, $30,000

The recipient of this gift will take the Broadway stage in a walk-on role in the revival of Annie: The Musical. After your curtain call, you’ll sit down with one of the show’s producers for a five-star meal. Includes six show tickets. Only one package available; participant must be 18 or older. The proceeds of this gift will be split equally between Pedigree Foundation, whose mission is to help dogs in need find loving homes by providing grants to shelters and dog rescues, and Pajama Program, which provides new pajamas and books to children in need.

McLaren 12C Spider

McLaren 12C Spider

2013 Neiman Marcus Edition McLaren 12C Spider, $354,000

Your Neiman Marcus Edition 2013 McLaren 12C Spider—one of just 12 made—is heralded as the most technologically advanced supercar ever. Carbon-fiber MonoCell one-piece molded chassis, Formula 1 brake steer, 616 horse-powered V8 twin turbo engine, zero to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, maximum speed of 204 mph (196 mph in convertible mode). Includes a McLaren luggage set and a business-class trip to England for a VIP dinner with McLaren Chairman Ron Dennis and a tour of the McLaren Technology Center. For each sale, NM will donate $3,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Reserve by calling 1-888-756-0775, precisely at noon EDT on October 24, 2012.

Pinel Arcade

Pinel & Pinel Arcade PS Trunk

Pinel & Pinel Arcade PS Trunk, $90,000

The ultimate gaming toy, the custom-made Pinel & Pinel Arcade PS Trunk is all you need for an evening of high-adrenaline entertainment. Handmade in Paris and encased in calfskin, this trunk furnishes you with Formula 1 racing seats with Thrustmaster T500 RS Force Wheel, a selection of 24 PlayStation3 games, Bluetooth wireless music system, SingStar microphones, PlayStation Move controllers, PlayStation Eye Camera, fighting sticks, DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controllers  and more. Not a gamer? It’s ideal for karaoke too. For every purchase, NM will donate $3,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters, the nation’s leader in providing mentoring to children.

Bulleit Woody Trailer

Bulleit Woody Tailgate Trailer

Bulleit Woody Tailgate Trailer, $150,000

Tailgating will never be the same after you roll up with the Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Woody-Tailgate Trailer. Created by interior designer Brad Ford with sleek leather furnishings and details from Moore & Giles, rich wood finishings (handcrafted from reclaimed Bulleit Bourbon casks), elegant glassware and barware, and a Sony entertainment system including a flat-screen TV, Blu-ray disc player, and state-of-the-art sound system, plus a one-year supply of Bulleit Bourbon and Bulleit Rye. Ten percent of the proceeds from the purchase will benefit amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. 

Jetlev R200

JetLev R200

JetLev R200, $99,500

Part sci-fi, part British secret service agent, your water-propelled jetpack is about to send you soaring at speeds up to 32 mph. It runs for up to 4 hours and 80 miles on a single tank of high-octane gasoline. The package includes all the gear, plus a CFI 1 Pilot Certification Training & Safety course. For every JetLev R200 sold, NM will donate $2,500 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, an organization that helps young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Robert Wilson's Snowy Owl

Robert Wilson's Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl by Artist Robert Wilson, $70,000

In his Video Portraits series, artist Robert Wilson features animals and people who appear static, as if in a painting, but the viewer is caught off guard when the subject unexpectedly breathes, blinks, or shifts. This modern riff on the eighteenth-century tableaux vivant beautifully pushes the boundaries between reality and imagination. The buyer of this limited edition, hand numbered and signed artist’s proof will choose the color combinations for the polka dots. The purchase of a “Snowy Owl” benefits the Watermill Center, an interdisciplinary laboratory for performance art and a unique environment for young and emerging artists.

Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller

Left to right: Thomas Keller, Jerome Bocuse, Daniel Boulud and Richard Rosendale

Chef’s Dinner For Ten, $250,000

Nine of your closest friends will gather at your home, where four world-class chefs—Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, Jerome Bocuse, and Richard Rosendale—will prepare a feast. (Don’t worry, a professional event planner will arrange and oversee everything.) Bertha Gonzalez, the world’s first female maestra tequilera, will kick off the evening with a Casa Dragones tequila tasting and provide the party favors: personalized, engraved crystal bottles of Casa Dragones. Fine wines will accompany all courses after the cocktail hour. This epic culinary event is limited to just one NM customer. All proceeds will benefit the Bocuse d’Or USA Foundation, an organization dedicated to inspiring culinary excellence in young professionals.

Van Cleef Arpels Watch

Van Cleef & Arpels "Poetic Wish" Watch Set

Van Cleef & Arpels ”Poetic Wish” Watches and Trip, starting at $1,090,000.*

The “His & Hers” fantasy gift tradition continues this year with the Van Cleef & Arpels “Poetic Wish” watches and trip. The watches animate a Parisian romance between a tiny man and woman. Their cases are 18-karat white gold and set with diamonds. The new owners of the watches will also receive a trip to Paris and Geneva to tour the Van Cleef & Arpels boutique, atelier, and watchmaking workshops. Neiman Marcus will donate $10,000 for each His & Hers 2012 gift sold to The Norman Mailer Center, which supports writers.

Target Mystery Package

Target Mystery Package

Neiman Marcus and Target CFDA Mystery Package Deal, $3,500

As you surely know by now, Neiman Marcus and Target are collaborating on a holiday collection featuring items by 24 designers from the Council of Fashion Designers of America. You can avoid the crowds and the jockeying on December 1 by ordering the Mystery Package now. It includes the entire collection, which has items for men, women, children, pets and the home. The package will arrive after December 1, with free shipping. Call 1-877-9NM-GIFT to order. Only 5 packages are available and the offer expires midnight CST on October 15, 2012. NM and Target made a $1 million donation to the CFDA, supporting the development of American fashion designers.

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Ten Things Kelly Wearstler Loves in London

Kelly Wearstler

Designer Kelly Wearstler going to a meeting in London.

London’s design scene continues to heat up. Young talented fashion designers Christopher Kane, Mary Katrantzou, Erdem Moralioglu, and Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos of Peter Pilotto debuted their Spring 2013 collections last week during London Fashion Week.  Innovative fabrics, prints and tons of color collide, creating an individual British identity. Designers continue to be inspired by the London art scene as well as technology.  According to Vogue.com, “A slew of New York galleries are opening London-based outposts.” The exhibitions “Peter Doig,” Rothko/Sugimoto,” and “Luc Tuymans, Allo!” all open in October.

After catching up with designer Kelly Wearstler in New York, we found out she was heading to this amazing city in search of inspiration and fabrics for her next collection, not to mention prepping for the debut of her fourth book, Rhapsody (available October 23). We found out what Wearstler is loving in London right now.

Kelly Wearstler

Pool & Pouf by Robert Stadler. Photo courtesy of Carpenters Workshop Gallery.

Carpenter’s Workshop Gallery

“Beautiful, contemporary artisan furniture.”

3 Albermale Street, W1S4HE, London

carpentersworkshop.com

Kelly Wearstler

The Bar at Claridge's

The Bar at Claridge’s

“Very art deco and glamorous, one of my favorite places in London to have a drink.”

49 Brook St., London

claridges.co.uk

Kelly Wearstler

Rellik

Rellick

“Fantastic high-end designer vintage.”

8 Golborne Rd., London

rellicklondon.co.uk

Kelly Wearstler

Tamarind Restaurant

Tamarind

“The best Indian food in London.”

20 Queen St., Mayfair, London

tamarindrestaurant.com

Kelly Wearstler

Thomas Goode

Thomas Goode

“Beyond insane tabletop and porcelain pieces.”

17-22 South Audley Street, Mayfair, London

thomasgoode.com

Kelly Wearstler

Alfie's Antique Market

Alfies Antique Market

“There are over 75 dealers who show their antiques here, so I’m always able to find great inspiration. I especially love Francesca Martire for Italian pieces.”

13-25 Church St., London

alfiesaniques.com

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Fashion Café: Juice Recipes For Runway Readiness

We couldn’t survive Fashion Month without delicious juice drinks to keep us looking and feeling refreshed. Here’s how we powered through New York.

Recipes below:

Fashion Cafe: Juice Recipes

"Keeps You Healthy" juice.

Keeps You Healthy:

Juice of 1 beet

Juice of 2 oranges

Juice of 4 carrots

Mix and serve. Keeps up to 3 days.

*Makes 8 oz.

Fashion Cafe: Juice Recipes

Orange Power

Orange Power:

3/4 c. Vanilla soy milk

3/4 c. Orange juice

1 t. Vanilla extract

1 t. Protein powder

Blend and sip.

*1 portion = 12 oz.

Fashion Cafe: Juice Recipes

Cranberry Zinger

Cranberry Zinger:

2 c. Water

2 c. Cranberry juice, unsweetened

1/2 c. Ginger, peeled, sliced thinly

1/2 c. Agave nectar

1 t. Cloves, ground

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Immediately cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Put in a sealed container and chill overnight. Sip over ice.

*Makes 24 oz.

 

Fashion Cafe: Juice Recipes

Boost Berry

Boost Berry:

2 c. Watermelon chunks

1/2 pt. Blueberries, save a couple for garnish

1/2 pt. Raspberries

1/2 c. Acai berry juice

1 pack Green superfood energy pack

Blend, pour into glasses and dot with blueberries.

*Makes 24 oz.

NYFW Juice

Tropical Blend:

1 ea. Papaya, peeled, cored and cut into chunks

1 ea. Banana

1/2 c. Tofu frozen yogurt

1/2 c. Orange juice

Blend and pour into a glass. Sprinkle with bee pollen. Sip and enjoy!

*Makes 16 oz.

NYFW Juice

Fresh & Green:

1 ea. Cucumber, peeled, seeded, cut into chunks

1/2 ea. Haas Avocado

1/2 c. Fat free milk

1 bunch Fresh mint

Blend and sip. To dress up, pour over ice and garnish with slices of cucumber. Drink immediately.

*Makes 8 oz.

 

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