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Hermes

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the neiman's catalogs are fun to look at this time of year... if price were no object, what would you get? there's also a contest to win a bag and shows some of the past holiday items they've sold like his and her's submarines (I want one!) and "hoverbugs"



http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/sitelets/christmasbook/christmasbook.jhtml?RFX_Res=high


I think I will take this:











Jacques Fath Archives







Jacques Fath led a magnificent life. The glamorous, self-taught Frenchman opened his couture salon in Paris in 1937 and became one of the first French designers to export haute couture collection to the United States. By 1947, his sweeping skirts were reshaping a global industry still in its infancy.

In 1949, he earned a Neiman Marcus Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Fashion. He dressed some of the most elegant celebrities of his time. Fath apprenticeships launched the careers of Hubert de Givenchy and Guy Laroche. Sadly, the magic ended abruptly with his death in 1954. Two years later, his widow closed the couture line. Although his career was cut short, Fath had a profound impact on popular culture. He helped launch the New Look of the late 1940s. And unlike most designers, Fath kept meticulous records of his design sketches. In partnership with Rita Watnick of Lily et Cie, we proudly offer a rare chronicle of historic significance: the only archival record of the House of Fath. This museum-quality collection includes 26 volumes of original sketchbooks from 1948 through 1956, with more than 3,400 couture designs. The collection also includes three exquisite Fath haute couture dresses, each with its accompanying sketch. With this archive, the possibilities are monumental. Endow a wing of your favorite museum with a comprehensive overview of fashion history or launch your own research center to inspire the Faths of tomorrow. For more information about securing and preserving this distinct legacy, please call 1.877.9NM.GIFT.

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House of Fath Couture Archives

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$3,500,000.00

 


and let's toss one of these in the cart too, while we're at it:











His & Hers







You could drag out that old tandem bicycle and dust it off, we guess. Or you could give your special someone the ultimate in eco-friendly romance.

Our His & Hers Twike commuter vehicle is completely gasoline-, emission-, and guilt-free. This cozy two-seater has a brilliantly engineered zero-emission electric power system that can be supplemented with human pedal power, as desired. Like your significant other, it's a first: the first electric-human power hybrid. Swiss and German engineers have designed it with lightweight aluminum alloys and reinforced floors, and it weighs less than 600 lbs. You will have to find another excuse for running out of gas, however; its state-of-the-art, six-kilowatt hour nickel-alloy batteries can be fully charged from a regular household outlet. Powered by a three-kilowatt electric motor, it can achieve speeds of up to 55 mph with a range of up to 90 miles per charge. When you feel like pedaling, and thereby extending its range for those romantic drives with the convertible top down, the choice is yours. The clever regenerative antilock brake system captures energy from deceleration and channels it back into the storage system to extend the range as well. The Twike has far fewer parts than any messy internal combustion engine; if only all relationships could be this low maintenance. Our NM® exclusive edition features a sporty British racing green exterior to balance its silver-gray interior, velour carpeting, and leather seats. For more information on a gift that says hello to romance and goodbye to the gas station, please call 1.877.9NM.GIFT.

Neiman Marcus is acting as the advertiser for this product. Price excludes shipping, driving school lessons, taxes, title, license, and registration fees.

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Human-Electric Hybrid Vehicle

Price
$40,000.00

 


c'mon, play with me! what would you get?



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from the catalogue, I'd go for the Jacques Fath Archives and the chateau thingy. (Although for that money I could get my own home that I wouldn't have to share.)




May we present the pinnacle of la dolce vita: The Club at Castiglion Del Bosco. This amazing equity membership experience preserves the heritage and romance of one of Tuscany's oldest working wine estates while transforming it into a world-class luxury resort.

Founded in the 12th century, Castiglion Del Bosco ("Castle in the Woods") is nestled among the ruins of a medieval fortress on 4,500 rolling acres overlooking the timeless Val D'Orcia. In its village (or "Borgo"), the 13th-century church has priceless frescos by Lorenzetti. There are 21 villas sprinkled about the countryside, 150 acres of vineyards, and a working winery famous for its Brunello di Montalcino wine. The renaissance begins with the 3,000- to 6,000-square foot villas. Each is being renovated and furnished to offer a host of luxury amenities, including a private heated swimming pool, a luxury vehicle for use during visits, and comprehensive daily hospitality and concierge services. The Borgo renovations offer a 14,000-square foot spa and salon, a 25-suite boutique hotel, two gourmet restaurants, a culinary academy, and status shopping. For recreation, you can try out the new 18-hole championship and 9-hole executive golf courses by Tom Weiskopf, the state-of-the-art fitness center, the swimming pools, tennis courts, and soccer field. Or perhaps horseback riding, biking, or hiking through the idyllic trails. The winery will continue as it has for centuries and provide you with behind-the-scenes access. Membership affords your family a multitude of riches: unrestricted yearly time in the villas (subject only to the Club's Reservation and Use plan), unlimited use of all other amenities year-round, a case of each year's vintage, and a priceless legacy. Each membership is active in perpetuity and can be handed down for future generations to enjoy. With only 120 memberships available, heaven won't wait long. For more information on finding paradise in Tuscany, please call 1.877.9NM.GIFT.

Price is based on 2006 exchange rate from Euros to U.S. Dollars at time or planning. Yearly time in villas is subject to terms and conditions of the club's reservation system.



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If these two aren't available , then I would get....




this YSL bag:




I'd be perfectly happy with that trio.

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Besides the $3.8m club, these appeal to me:


Prada Hobo This Prada bag is great.


Jay Strongwater VaseThis vase is gorgeous!



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not neiman's, but I would get the million-dollar diamond bra from victoria's secret!


I'm totally kidding... sarcasm doesn't carry well over the internet...



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sephorablue wrote:


not neiman's, but I would get the million-dollar diamond bra from victoria's secret!


I'm totally kidding... sarcasm doesn't carry well over the internet...




oh, no you're not be sarcastic... you know you want it:






"Comfortable": Karolina Kurkova models the Fantasy Bra.


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"Comfortable": Karolina Kurkova models the Fantasy Bra.





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By Karen Thomas, USA TODAY
The annual Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra has a new twist this year: It's relatively comfy, according to the woman wearing it.

The $6.5 million Hearts on Fire Diamond Fantasy Bra, weighing 800 carats, is "very sexy and very comfortable, and it doesn't dig in," coos model Karolina Kurkova, who says the design is significantly improved over the 2002 version, which she also modeled. "Back then, I had a person come in and mold my breasts into a bra made of metal and diamonds," she says. This year, more than 2,000 round diamonds are embroidered onto the undergarment, which has a 10-carat diamond brooch centerpiece.


Relaxed fit aside, Kurkova is amused that no one has actually purchased the bra. The current version appears in the 2006 Victoria's Secret Christmas Dreams and Fantasies catalog, which arrives in mailboxes next week. "If someone ever does, I would really like to meet them."



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NMO2209 Backyard water park, it's HOT here in the summer!

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