A night at the Oscars or a
6ft-tall garden peacock: Take a look at these luxurious Christmas present ideas
(and you better have saved up)
Is this Christmas the one where
you push the boat out just that little bit more for a partner or family member?
We've all been there; you've been
undecided on a gift for so long that Christmas Eve is almost upon us and the
scissors and sellotape are still firmly in the drawer.
The American-based Neiman Marcus
Holiday Catalogue has an interesting array of choices for Christmas, and its
'Fantasy Gifts' section really is one to loosen the purse strings.
Here we take a look at some of
the offerings, complete with a diary of the fantasy, and the prices some of
these elaborate gifts will retail at.
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A chance to be a star for a night
with the Vanity Fair Awards Experience
Vanity Fair Awards Experience -
US$425,000 (£265,000)
You and a very special guest are
cordially invited to play the part of Hollywood royalty during the film
industry’s most celebrated weekend. The star treatment begins Friday at the
luxe Peninsula Beverly Hills Hotel, your home for the next three nights.
Saturday’s agenda is packed with
special excursions, drinks at the famous Sunset Tower, and dinner at Chateau
Marmont.
Oscar® day kicks off with
pre-party spa pampering and culminates with entrée to the night’s most coveted
event:
The Vanity Fair Party where
you’ll mix, mingle, and revel with silver-screen legends past and present.
Hair, makeup, wardrobe styling by Neiman Marcus Style Advisor Catherine Bloom,
and jewelry on loan are all provided for this once-in-a-lifetime evening.
With the purchase of the Vanity
Fair Academy Awards® Experience, Neiman Marcus will donate US$400,000
(£250,000) to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting
youth arts education in communities across the country.
The House of Creed Bespoke
Fragrance Journey - US$475,000 (£295,000)
Everything from your clothing to
the decor in your home suits you perfectly. Isn’t it time you had a signature
scent that does the same?
Your quest to fragrance utopia
begins with two first-class tickets to Paris close to Fontainebleau, near the
House of Creed atelier where you’ll meet with sixth-generation Master Perfumer
Olivier Creed to create the ultimate custom scent.
While in The City of Light, you
and a guest will dine with Olivier, enjoy five-star accommodations, white-glove
car service, private tours, and other experiences befitting the royally amazing
you.
A few short months later, a
fragrance nonpareil will arrive at your doorstep in 24 14-karat gold-gilded
six-liter flacons and 12 14-karat gold-accented leather atomizers featuring
your bespoke scent.
With the purchase of the House of
Creed Custom Fragrance and Trip, Neiman Marcus will donate US$5,000 (£3,110) to
The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting youth arts
education in communities across the country.
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A fragrance journey to Paris
could await you, while you may want to host your very own race night - complete
with slot car legends
The Slots Mods USA Ultimate Slot
Car Raceway - US$300,000 (£190,000)
You never had a race car worthy
of the world’s most notorious tracks, but you’ve certainly dreamt of driving on
one.
Now pole position and the
checkered flag are yours with this 100 per cent authentic 1:32 scale model of
your favorite track. Iconic structures, pit crews, period slot cars, and more
help get you into the action while integrated track cameras capture and display
it on mini screens.
Racing legends, such as Vic
Elford and David Hobbs, will co-host your inaugural race night party.
Gentlemen, start your engines.
With every purchase of The Slot
Mods USA Ultimate Slot Car Raceway, Neiman Marcus will donate US$3,500 (£2,175)
to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting youth arts
education in communities across the country.
Preston Bailey Large Outdoor
Garden Peacock - US$25,000 - $65,000 (£15,000 - £40,000)
Event planner to a who’s who of
celebrities, royalty, CEOs, and athletes, Preston Bailey is globally celebrated
for his ability to transform ordinary spaces into something truly
magical.
Now you can transport his genius
to your own residence with a glorious peacock available in two sizes: A
6ft-tall garden version with a 10'-long tail composed of silk flowers and
seasonal plantings, and a 3ft-tall indoor version with a 5ft-long tail made of
silk flowers.
Whichever you choose, your bird
is signature Preston Bailey: glamorous, witty, and larger than life.
With every purchase of the
Preston Bailey Peacock Floral Sculpture, Neiman Marcus will donate US$1,000
(£622) to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting youth
arts education in communities across the country.
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Preston Bailey's large peacock
will certainly make your garden stand out, while why not buy a loved one a
fantasy pass to the Mardi Gras Festival
Ultimate Mardi Gras Experience
For Six Couples - US$125,000 (£80,000)
If Mardi Gras has always been a
dream, there’s no better time than February 2015 to experience the city’s
ultimate carnival.
Hosted by noted New Orleanians,
this five-day adventure offers a truly authentic, luxury experience for you,
your significant other, and five of your favorite couples.
You’ll stay in the heart of the
French Quarter at the luxurious Audubon Cottages and enjoy world-class dining
experiences: a jazz brunch at Commander’s Palace, dinner at the city’s largest
restaurant and Mardi Gras museum, Arnaud’s, and a special Valentine’s Day meal
at renowned Gautreau’s.
Your hosts will invite you into
their homes (each of architectural distinction) for cocktails. You’ll receive behind-
the-scenes tours of local art galleries and attend a private concert and dinner
at the legendary Preservation Hall.
The trip culminates with a lundi
Gras evening ride in the spectacular Orpheus Parade, followed by the black-tie
Orpheus Ball. Laissez le bon temps rouler!
With the purchase of this trip,
The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting youth arts
education in communities across the country will make a gift of US$10,000
(£6,221) to the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Foundation.
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A trip to Germany and the
purchase of a custom locket will cost £65,000
Custom Locket And Trip With
Monica Rich Kosann - US$100,000 (£65,000)
She considers her family her
greatest treasure. What better way to keep them close than with an exquisite,
one-of-a-kind locket?
Your three-day journey towards
your heirloom’s creation begins in the German historic town of Idar Oberstein,
home to some of the world’s finest gemstone cutters.
There, you’ll join forces with
jewelry designer and photographer Monica Rich Kosann at the workshop of
Constantin Wild (whose family has been in the gem business since 1847) on a
quest to find and design the perfect locket. Together you’ll select a stone and
collaborate on your creation.
The final version, and a
hand-painted rendering of your piece, will then make the journey to your home
soon after.
In the meantime, you are welcome
to visit Kosann in New York City, where she’ll photograph you and your family
for the very portrait that will be kept and prized in your locket.
With the purchase of the custom
locket and trip, Neiman Marcus will donate $1,500 (£935) to The Heart of Neiman
Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting youth arts education in communities
across the country.
His & Hers Vilebrequin
Quadski - US$50,000 (£32,000)
Jet ski meets ATV in this Quadski
duo. Hailed as the world’s best high-speed amphibians, they convert from water
cruisers to land lovers in just under five seconds.
Contrary to the Vilebrequin
turtle print, your Quadski quickly accelerates up to 45 mph on land or water,
thanks to its 1300cc BMW engine.
With every His & Hers
Vilebrequin Quadski purchase, Neiman Marcus will donate US$1,500 (£935) to The
Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting youth arts education
in communities across the country.
For £35,000 each, you could have
his and hers quadskis
100th Anniversary Neiman Marcus
Limited-Edition Maserati Ghibli S Q4 - US$95,000 (£60,000)
Like the North African wind for
which it’s named, the Ghibli is undeniably hot and powerful. Sensuous curved
lines punctuated with an aggressive grill and bold triple vents perfectly
illustrate the car’s unique marriage of elegance and sports car verve.
The 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo
engine (produced in collaboration with Ferrari) catapults you from 0 to 60 in a
mere 4.7 seconds. Q4 all-wheel drive means you remain fully in control no
matter what the driving conditions.
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Every man's dream would come true
with the gift of this special edition Maserati
In gorgeous Grigio Maratea, your
car is one of 100 extraordinary vehicles built to mark the Italian car
company’s 100th anniversary.
A centennial-exclusive
combination of premium exterior and interior options further sets you apart. On
sale beginning promptly at noon EDT on October 22, 2014.
Tanqueray No. Ten Imperial Shaker
By Jason Crawley - US$35,000 (£22,000)
Mix one part superb craftsmanship
with a jigger of history and splash of style and what do you get? The world’s
coolest cocktail-making machine. Recreated from a nineteenth-century drawing
under the guidance of spirits impresario Jason Crawley, the 6ft-tall Imperial
Shaker oozes authenticity, from its cast iron, brass, copper, and silver
materials to the elliptical shake created by the crank.
A one-year supply of Tanqueray
No. Ten® and personal cocktail education session for up to twenty guests with a
Tanqueray mixology expert is included.
With every purchase of the
Tanqueray No. Ten Imperial Shaker, Neiman Marcus will donate $5,000 (£3,110) to
The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting youth arts
education in communities across the country.
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A 6ft-tall cocktail mixer is
certainly innovative, while the Leontine Linens Home Trousseau will add some
class
Leontine Linens Home
Trousseau - US$50,000 (£35,000)
For those who envision slumbering
among the finest custom cottons and dressing their tables with signature flair,
the Leontine Linens Home Trousseau is a dream come true.
This New Orleans-based company is
known for their exquisite designs and every piece is crafted with daily
enjoyment in mind.
Your induction to true luxury
living begins with a personal in home visit from founder Jane Scott Hodges,
author of Linens: For Every Room and Occasion.
Together, you will select bed,
bath, and table linens for every room in your house from the master bedroom to
the pool house to create a perfectly appointed home.
With the purchase of the Leontine
Linens Home Trousseau, Neiman Marcus will donate $1,500 (£935) to The Heart of
Neiman Marcus Foundation dedicated to supporting youth arts education in
communities across the country.
For more information on the Neiman
Marcus catalogue, and for more on the charities it supports, click here.
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