A partnership as extraordinary as Neiman Marcus + Target calls for some extra creative promotion, and the good people at ABC’s Revenge delivered just that. This Sunday during the mid-season finale, in lieu of commercials viewers will see a string of scenes featuring the #Holiday24 collection. Here’s a peek. Tune in Sunday night, 9/8c on ABC, for the rest, and join the Twitter chatter at #GiftofRevenge!
Eddie Borgo and Ken Downing in New York.
I got to talk jewelry, family and that hat with rising-star jewelry designer Eddie Borgo in New York.
Eddie Borgo
KEN DOWNING: You and your jaunty fedora are a fixture on the New York fashion scene. Are you a Manhattan native or just have the cool that makes me believe you were born and raised here?
EDDIE BORGO: No, no, not a New Yorker at all. I am from Atlanta, born and raised. I went to high school in Virginia.
KD: Did the hat come with you from Atlanta, or is that a New York addition?
EB: I started wearing the hat about ten years ago. I have always loved hats and feel comfortable wearing them. I bought mine at Arnold Hatters on 8th Avenue. It’s sadly no longer there. They would brush and steam it whenever I stopped by. Recently, for my birthday, friends conjured up a way of secretly taking it for 24 hours.
KD: Hat-napping!
EB: [laughing] Kind of—they had a block made of it at Worth & Worth custom hat shop. It’s called the Borgo.
KD: Are you kidding me?
EB: I’m not joking. They surprised me with a new one that’s the exact duplicate of the original, so I can replace it if I ever lose it.
Eddie Borgo
I had the pleasure of discussing Fall’s biggest jewelry trends with Town & Country’s style director Stellene Volandes inside the magazine’s fashion closet!
Last week we revealed the products comprising the #Holiday24 collection, a mega-collaboration between NM, Target and 24 designers of the CFDA. So now we can share more of the design process with you. Some of these designs were rendered by hand, and some by computer. But all of them capture the essence of the product in an intriguing way. We are so lucky to work with such creative people! More product details can be found on NeimanMarcus.com.
Please join us in congratulating the 5 finalists in our Blogger On The CUSP contest! Out of hundreds of entries, these 5 bloggers were chosen by our judges to best represent the ideals of CUSP by Neiman Marcus. Now you decide who will be crowned THE Blogger On The CUSP! You can vote once a day on the contest tab found on the Neiman Marcus and CUSP Facebook pages.
Emilee Anne
Emilee Anne
“I’m a recent Parsons Design School Graduate, born and raised in Dallas, Texas. Currently working in the design department at Marc Jacobs, living in New York City, but I stay true to my personal style and myself. Neiman Marcus will always be my home away from home, and served as a valuable learning environment for an aspiring designer. I was raised with an appreciation for fashion and art, and I want to share my ideas and designs with a larger audience. I use my blog to showcase my personal designs along with my favorite trends including current and vintage fashions, but most of all I want to make an impact on the fashion industry and inspire people like these designers have inspired me.”
Favorite Living Style Icon: My mother
Favorite Blog: Fifi Lapin
Favorite Designer: Marc Jacobs
Shop the look: Emilee Anne wears a Madison Marcus dress, Maison Scotch jacket, Steven boots, Diane von Furstenberg scarf, Nakamol necklace, House of Harlow necklace, Panacea ring and Ray-Ban sunglasses.
Julia Engel
Julia Engel
“I am a twenty-something living in San Francisco with a love for fashion and beauty and an eagerness to share it with others. I believe that all women can take that extra step to incorporate a little glam into their everyday lives. I love all the brands that Cusp carries and I mix them with high and low pieces to create looks that are relatable and inspiring. I am constantly searching for new creative ways to wear things and always on the ‘cusp’ of fashion.”
Favorite Living Style Icon: Miroslava Duma
Favorite Blog: Le Blog De Betty
Favorite Designer: Miu Miu
Shop the look: Julia wears a Gryphon New York trench and Rebecca Taylor dress.
Kiara Schwartz
Kiara Schwartz
“Born in Vancouver, raised in Switzerland and now living the Cali dream. I have been working in the fashion industry since graduating from university, in sales, wholesale, marketing, social media and now at a modeling agency. My blog is a space where I put everything I love about fashion all into one spot that is very close to my heart! I think my world travels and adventures have brought me to where I am now and certainly influence my style in a unique way. I take huge pride in my photography and quality of what I put on my blog; it represents me and my life and I couldn’t be more honored and flattered that my readers are interested in it. Piece of trivia… Tobruck Ave. is a street I loved on in North Vancouver, Canada!”
Favorite Living Style Icon: Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
Favorite Blog: Oracle Fox
Favorite Designer: Phillip Lim
Shop the look: Kiara wears a Rebecca Minkoff handbag, Patterson J. Kincaid skirt, French Connection jacket, Townsen sweater and Tai bracelet.
Melody Trend
Melody Trend of Stilettos And A Wingtip
“I am a Los Angeles-based stylist who started a blog with two stylist friends. We decided to showcase our individual looks and what inspires us. I want people to understand that you can look fashionable without spending all your money. Don’t get me wrong, it definitely feels good to splurge a little here and there, but you need to remember to spend on staple pieces that you will have forever. Those pieces will be your go-to’s and you will never regret having them in your closet, that’s a promise. I am a ‘Blogger on the Cusp’ because I am not afraid to try the next big trend and to show girls like me that all you need is confidence.”
Favorite Living Style Icon: Anna dello Russo
Favorite Blog: Eleanora Grazia
Favorite Designer: Balmain
Shop the look: Melody wears Parker pants, Generation Love top and Charlotte Olympia shoes.
Olivia Lopez
Olivia Lopez of Lust For Life
“I’m a vintage shop owner and I started my blog in 2006 when I was 14 as a creative outlet to share vintage inspiration and travel diaries. And since then it has grown tremendously, these past 3 months alone I’ve been traveling for projects and fashion weeks. (Lollapalooza with Teen Vogue, 2 design collaborations, Miami Swim Week, New Zealand Fashion Week…) I believe I am a ‘Blogger on the Cusp’ because the years of growing a relationship with my readers and sharing these opportunities, these adventures and my inspiration on my blog have brought me to a very exciting moment. I feel extremely humbled and grateful to be at a point where looking back, I can see tremendous growth in comparison to where I started.”
Favorite Living Style Icon: Kate Bosworth
Favorite Blog: Style by Kling
Favorite Designer: Isabel Marant
Shop the look: Olivia wears a Rachel Zoe coat and Parker dress.
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.
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 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
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 & 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 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
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
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.
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 "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
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.
Fashion month continues…
London: Sunday, September 16
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.
Milan: Tuesday, September 18
Runway shoes at Gucci in vibrant electric colors.
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.
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 
Paris: Sunday, September 30
12:40 PM: Off to the Celine show!
Celine Spring 2013 show invite.
1:15 PM: Loving the chic folio clutches at Celine!
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.
3:00 PM: Then to the Charlotte Olympia showroom…
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.
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.
Paris: Tuesday, October 2
9:45 AM: Kanye West chatting up editors outside the Grand Palais.
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 turbines inside the Grand Palais for Chanel.
10:40 AM: Pear-shaped embellished lady looks open Chanel.
Chanel, Spring 2013.
Chanel, Spring 2013.
10:50 AM: High energy sportswear!
The hula hoop beach bag at Chanel.
11:00 AM: King Karl!
Karl Lagerfeld.
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.
