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Neiman Marcus + Target: The Products!

Posted 10.16.12 by Jean Scheidnes

You’ve waited very patiently for this, and for that alone you belong on Santa’s “nice” list. NM and Target announced an epic co-collaboration with 24 CFDA designers way back in July. We now present the collection, which will be available December 1. As promised, it’s chockablock with giftable items for women, men, children, pets and home. What’s on your list?

Today in New York the retailers unveiled the products to the press, appeared on “Good Morning America” and announced a major integration into the ABC series “Revenge.” Target and Neiman Marcus will be the sole sponsors of the show’s November 11 finale, and in lieu of commercials, the Revenge team is creating original content incorporating the #Holiday24 collection. It will be stylish, scandalous, and it will destroy you.

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Christmas Book Animation With Karlie Kloss

Posted 10.10.12 by Jean Scheidnes

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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NM @ London, Milan and Paris Collections

Posted 10.03.12 by Ana Maria Pimentel

Fashion month continues…

London: Sunday, September 16

Tom Ford, Spring 2013.

Tom Ford, Spring 2013.

5:00 PM: I’ve just made a very quick stop in London for Tom Ford and must say I’m still dreaming about the monumental gladiators he sent down the runway! Wow! We’ve got something to look forward to.

Milan: Monday, September 17

24 hours later, I’ve landed in Milan to find the most precious ring lizard bags at Prada which of course Miuccia has decorated with flowers and stones to perfection!

Spring 2013 handbags at the Prada showroom.

Spring 2013 handbags at the Prada showroom.

Milan: Tuesday, September 18

Runway shoes at Gucci in vibrant electric colors.

Spring 2013 shoes in the Gucci showroom.

Spring 2013 shoes in the Gucci showroom.

Milan: Wednesday, September 19

At the Dolce & Gabbana showroom, I am suddenly transported to Southern Italy in the Sixties. Lovely ceramic prints and iconic party scenes of the era!

The inspiration wall inside the Dolce & Gabbana showroom.

The inspiration wall inside the Dolce & Gabbana showroom.

Milan: Thursday, September 20

7:00 AM: At Linate Airport in Milan en route to Paris. Feeling very anxious due to my delayed flight when this non-piggy bank made my day!

An airport shop find!

An airport shop find ;-)

Paris: Sunday, September 30

12:40 PM: Off to the Celine show!

Celine Spring 2013 show invite.

Celine Spring 2013 show invite.

1:15 PM: Loving the chic folio clutches at Celine!

Celine, Spring 2013.

Celine, Spring 2013. Photo by Dan Lecca.

1:30 PM: Fall is all over the Spring collections this season. Check out this yellow mink Celine pump on the runway. If too covered for spring, Phoebe also showed a fur covered Birkenstock. Now that’s a decadent pedicure shoe!

Celine, Spring 2013.

Celine, Spring 2013.

3:00 PM: Then to the Charlotte Olympia showroom…

La Vie en Rose at Charlotte Olympia!

La Vie en Rose at Charlotte Olympia

Paris: Monday, October 1

10:00 AM: Eagerly waiting for the Stella McCartney show begin at the Place de l’Opera.

The ceiling of the Place de l'Opera.

The ceiling of the Place de l'Opera.

Stella McCartney, Spring 2013.

Stella McCartney, Spring 2013.

4:15 PM: White continues to appear on the runway from NY, London, Milan and Paris. Here’s Chloé‘s interpretation of crisp white!

Chloé, Spring 2013.

Chloé, Spring 2013.

Paris: Tuesday, October 2

9:45 AM: Kanye West chatting up editors outside the Grand Palais.

Kanye West at Chanel.

Kanye West at Chanel.

10:00 AM: Solar and wind energy setting at Chanel show. Waiting at the edge of my seat for the show to begin.

Wind propellors inside the Grand Palais for the Chanel show.

Wind turbines inside the Grand Palais for Chanel.

10:40 AM: Pear-shaped embellished lady looks open Chanel.

Chanel, Spring 2013.

Chanel, Spring 2013.

Chanel, Spring 2013.

Chanel, Spring 2013.

10:50 AM: High energy sportswear!

The hula hoop beach bag at Chanel.

The hula hoop beach bag at Chanel.

11:00 AM: King Karl!

Karl Lagerfeld.

Karl Lagerfeld.

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Ten Things CUSP Fashion Director Caroline Covets For Fall!

Posted by Kristen Spaulding

Caroline's 10

1. Belstaff Hayle Shearling-Collar Officer’s Coat

“Living in New York, I definitely need a warm and stylish coat. I love the mix of masculine English tailoring and the touch of femininity that the shearling collar adds to this Belstaff coat.”

2. Tom Ford Cherry Lush Lip Color

“Seen on almost every Fall runway, the cherry lip brightens up any look.”

3. Eddie Borgo Gold Cone Bracelet

“Eddie Borgo is one of my favorite jewelry designers. I love mixing and matching the gold and silver cone bracelets for Fall.”

4. Alice + Olivia Bettie Rhinestone Knit Top

“I love this navy top with a tough black leather skirt.”

5. Giuseppe Zanotti Tasseled Velvet Loafer

“The perfect smoking slipper for Fall.  The rhinestone tassels on these Zanotti’s give the slipper a little extra something special.”

6. Diane von Furstenberg Kivel Houndstooth Shift Dress

“This DVF dress is a ‘Borrowed From The Boys’ statement that I adore.”

7. Balenciaga Baby Daim Classic City Bag

“I adore the hand-stitched detail and brass hardware, not to mention the lovely blue color.”

8. Helmut Lang Patina Leather Leggings

“I already own black leather leggings so I decided to opt for a colored leather leg this Fall.”

9. McQ Alexander McQueen Griffin Printed Knit Dress

” A modern take on the printed dress.”

10. Pierre Hardy Leather Suede-Panel Boot

“I’m really feeling the navy and black trend this season.”

Shop Fall Trends online at NeimanMarcus.com or Neiman Marcus stores.

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How It’s Made: IIIBeca Handbags

Posted 09.28.12 by Kristen Spaulding
IIIBeCa Handbags

IIIBeCa Fall 2012 in the showroom.

New York-based handbag designer Joy Gryson debuted her namesake luxury collection in 2006 with a contemporary accessories collection quickly following.  This year, Gryson launches IIIBeCa Handbags — pronouced “TriBeCa” — with four distinct styles. North Moore Satchel, Chambers Crossbody, Duane Street Messenger and Reade Street Tote are not only fashion-forward, sustainable and functional, they also give back.  Gryson gives 9% of wholesale proceeds (3% each) to 9/11 Memorial, Family Focus Adoption Services and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Gryson lives in TriBeCa, “the triangle below Canal Street,” in lower Manhattan where the handbags are designed. The IIIBeCa line is then manufactured using supple vegetable-tanned leathers.

“My favorite part of the IIIBeCa design process is choosing the colors of the leathers, the stitching, the edge paint and the nylon snap-out linings. This is by far my most colorful line and I’ve so enjoyed experimenting with color in a more vibrant way than I have in the past,” says Gryson.

IIIBeCa Handbags

The first stamp for embossing the bags.

IIIBeCa Handbags

Zipper hardware hangs in the factory.

IIIBeCa Handbags

Logo leather patch created on gusset.

IIIBeca Handbags

The finished handbags in Cusp at NM.

See IIIBeCa Handbags at Neiman Marcus stores in the CUSP department.

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Conversation With: Alexander Wang

Posted 09.19.12 by Ken Downing
Ken Downing and Alexander Wang catch up in NYC.

Ken Downing and Alexander Wang catch up in NYC.

KEN DOWNING: Alex, you are considered one of the most brilliant and, might I say, coolest young talents on the American scene today. How old were you when you started your first collection?

ALEXANDER WANG: I was only 20 years old. It was my sophomore year of college. I wasn’t quite sure what I was doing, but I was determined to make it work. It was only six sweaters. I didn’t know what a line sheet was. I had no merchandising skills. All I knew was I wanted to design.

Alexander Wang, Spring 2013.

Alexander Wang, Spring 2013.

…I find that I’m inspired by others around me, how people dress on the streets. It was a real challenge for me in design school. I found the ideas of fashion I was being taught were very one dimensional to my ideas of what high fashion was all about. You know, the idea of what was agreeable, what was considered luxurious. I always felt T-shirts and sweatpants, when well designed, can be the most valuable things.

Alexander Wang, Spring 2013.

Alexander Wang, Spring 2013.

KD: You have always loved a nod to the idea of gymnasium chic. You were one of the first designers in recent history to reengage with locker-room themes. You really put the whole idea of a sportif motif in motion. I think yours was one of the first shows where we saw running shorts walk the runway in quite some time.

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Ana Maria’s Fashion Week Diary – NY, Thursday

Posted 09.13.12 by Ana Maria Pimentel

Wednesday 10:58 AM: Watercolor cloud print at Michael Kors.

Michael Kors

Michael Kors

Vertical stripes all over the NY Spring runways! Here’s one of the many looks at Michael Kors.

Michael Kors

Michael Kors

2:26 PM: Accessories HEAVEN at the Alexander Wang showroom! If my bag glowed in the dark, I might just find it in my closet.

The Alexander Wang showroom was lit by black lights.

The Alexander Wang showroom was lit by black lights.

4:16 PM: The folded tote walks down the Reed Krakoff runway.

Reed Krakoff

Reed Krakoff

Thursday, 12:30 pm: Ralph Lauren transports us to Madrid via Buenos Aires!

Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren

1:19 PM: At 3.1 Phillip Lim showroom. Check out the new PL shopping comic book…

Phillip Lim's comic book.

Phillip Lim's comic book.

3:05 PM: Trying to find a cab on 10th Ave is no fun but the lovely policewoman on the corner  just said my new Balenciaga shoes are “off the hook”!

AMP's Balenciaga shoes.

AMP's Balenciaga pumps.

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Ana Maria’s Fashion Week Diary – NY, Tuesday

Posted 09.11.12 by Ana Maria Pimentel
AMP wears a 3.1 Phillip Lim dress, Alexander Wang shoes and Alexander Wang clutch.

AMP wears a 3.1 Phillip Lim dress, Alexander Wang shoes and Reece Hudson clutch.

AMP's Proenza clutch.

AMP's Reece Hudson clutch.

10:40 AM: Wheat print at Tory Burch – match your bag to your dress.

Tory Burch

Tory Burch

11:43 AM: Look who I found at our handbag buying appointment! The lovely Jason Wu walks me through his inspiration for next season’s Spring collection. A fabulous take on iconic photographs, the perfect mix of hard and soft silhouettes. Loving the leather and lace!

Jason Wu

Jason Wu

4:09 PM: At Nancy Gonzalez with our fabulous handbag buyer Kel Rowe deciding the palette for next Spring/Summer. I am LOVING the orange!

Handbag buyer Kel at the Nancy Gonzalez showroom.

Handbag buyer Kel at the Nancy Gonzalez showroom.

 9:37 PM: Modern evening at Oscar de la Renta, loving this chic pantsuit!

Oscar de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta

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Ana Maria’s Fashion Week Diary – NY, Monday

Posted 09.10.12 by Ana Maria Pimentel
AMP at Lincoln Center.

AMP at Lincoln Center.

Day 5 of New York Fashion Week! Heading to Lincoln Center in my new Stella McCartney flared skirt, Theyskens’ Theory top and killer Manolo Blahnik heels for the perfect mix of masculine/feminine. As you all know by now, we are borrowing from the boys this Fall and this is how it translates into my wardrobe. What do you think?

A detail shot of my Celine clutch and arm ensemble.

A detail shot of my Celine clutch and arm ensemble.

It’s going to be a jammed packed exciting day for fashion, so stay tuned! Carolina Herrera, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Theyskens’ Theory, Marc Jacobs…

2:30 PM: Olivier Theyskens can sure cut a perfect jacket! Love this first look at today’s Theysken’s Theory.

Theyskens' Theory, Spring 2013. Photo by Dan Lecca.

Theyskens' Theory, Spring 2013. Photo by Dan Lecca.

3:00 PM: At Victoria Beckham appointment with our fabulous buyer Kel Rowe. I’m mad for this color…..its the perfect shade of Orange!

NM handbag buyer Kel holds another style in the must-have hue!

NM handbag buyer Kel holds a style in the must-have hue!

3:53 PM: Sharing a cab ride with the fashion fabulous Tamu McPherson from one of my favorite blogs, All the Pretty Birds!

amu McPherson from from All the Pretty Birds.

Tamu McPherson from from All the Pretty Birds.

Tamu is thrilled to share with me that her Celine bag survived a full downpour tornado earlier this week. Good news is, it remains in the most perfect condition. She claims it’s the best investment she’s ever made!! I have to agree with her.

4:30 PM: I LOVE NUEVA YORK tee at 3.1 Phillip Lim!

3.1 Phillip Lim

3.1 Phillip Lim

 8:58 PM: Happy ending at Marc Jacobs with stripes straight out of Polly Maggoo!

Marc Jacobs, Spring 2013.

Marc Jacobs

An image backstage from the 1966 French film Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?

An image backstage from the 1966 French film Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?

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Ana Maria’s Fashion Week Diary – NY, Friday

Posted 09.07.12 by Ana Maria Pimentel
AnaMaria hails a cab Thursday morning. Balenciaga dress, DVF jacket and Celine tote.

AnaMaria's NYFW/Fashion's Night Out look. Balenciaga dress, DVF jacket and Celine tote.

Friday September 7, 9:07 AM: Rise and shine!  Looking forward to day two of New York Fashion Week. NYFW officially kicked off yesterday with a light day of shows and Fashion’s Night Out. For day one I wore a lightweight white Balenciaga dress. (Whoever said white after Labor Day was a no, is no longer living!) I paired it with soft silk black DVF jacket over the shoulder for those overly air-conditioned show venues, and off I went.

AnaMaria ready for day two of NYFW.

AnaMaria, ready to face a day of NYFW.

Today I am on my way to meet with jewelry and handbag designer Kara Ross for a quick preview of what’s to come for Spring 13. Then off to Peter Som, Jason Wu, Rag and Bone and the list goes on. Schedule is packed today and I’m hoping I made the right fashion wardrobe decision… Alexander Wang lightweight printed floral shirt dress and my very comfy Givenchy heels! Weather is sticky and humid but the shows must go on. Thrilled to preview what’s to come for  Spring/ Summer 2013. My crystal ball is showing electric colors, fabulous prints, soft dressing, sky high shoes, novelty bags and fun jewels. I promise to report every step of the way! XOXO AMP

9:49 AM: Our fabulous Ken Downing and Kara Ross!

NM fashion director Ken Downing and designer Kara Ross.

NM fashion director Ken Downing and designer Kara Ross.

 10:31 AM: Making a stop at Kate Spade to congratulate Creative Director Deborah Lloyd. Gingham and Florals in a whimsical Garden Party theme!

kate spade Spring 2013 presentation.

kate spade Spring 2013 presentation.

Deborah and Brad are always looking sharp!

Kate Spade's Deborah Lloyd and Brad Goreski.

Kate Spade's Deborah Lloyd and Brad Goreski.

 3:01 PM: Leather and lace at Jason Wu paired with the most perfect ankle strap heels! Have just been transported to iconic Helmut Newton and Lilianne Bassman images.

Jason Wu, Spring 2013. Photo, Dan Lecca.

Jason Wu, Spring 2013. Photo by Dan Lecca.

Jason Wu, Spring 2013.

Jason Wu, Spring 2013.

8:04 PM: Waiting for the Helmut Lang show to start with our fabulous Cusp fashion director Caroline Maguire and buyer Alison Day. I am loving the cherry vs wine lip!

Cusp buyer Alison Day and Cusp fashion director Caroline Maguire at the Helmut Lang show.

Cusp buyer Alison Day and Cusp fashion director Caroline Maguire at the Helmut Lang show.

Helmut Lang, Spring 2013. Photo by Dan Lecca.

Helmut Lang, Spring 2013. Photo by Dan Lecca.

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