Neiman Marcus Christmas Catalog: Extravagant Fantasy Gifts For 2024

By Jim Dobson

Neiman Marcus is famous for its outrageous annual Christmas Book catalog, where money is often no object, and the gifts offer the ultimate bragging rights. Every year, the classic store offers many over-the-top items and a few more affordable luxury products we can all enjoy.

Among this year’s book’s most original and exclusive listings are an 18th-century Royal Carriage, a photo safari to Africa, and a Manolo Blahnik shopping spree in London.

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Nabil Aliffi, Chief Brand Officer, Neiman Marcus, tells me, “We’ve perfected the Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gifts curation down to an art. Each year, we present once-in-a-lifetime experiences and exclusive items that transcend luxury, embodying the very essence of the extraordinary. Fantasy Gifts reflect the ultimate access that Neiman Marcus provides to its customers. This tradition has been a mainstay for our clients since 1959, and it marks the launch of the holiday season. The 2024 gifts channel our theme, ‘A Neiman’s Fantasy,’ inspired by the nostalgic quality of fairytales and storybook wonder. The pleasure of gifting something one-of-a-kind has to be the greatest gift of all!”

Here are a few of the most unique and bespoke selections for 2024:

18th Century Royal Family Calèche​ ($1.9 million)

You can take home this stunning historic carriage dating back to the 18th Century, once owned by the Spanish royal family. This seven-foot-long calèche (carriage) dates back to the 18th-century Spanish royal family—specifically King Charles III, a pivotal figure in modernizing and positioning Spain as a dominant European power. His father, King Philip V, was the grandson of King Louis XIV of France and the first Bourbon monarch to rule Spain. He established an enduring legacy that lives on today through his descendant, the reigning King of Spain, Felipe VI.

Designed for a princely child, the carved wood and iron carriage is adorned on all sides with pastoral scenes that showcase the painters’ skill in immortalizing their world through polychrome paint. Each gilded panel is crowned by a Greek-style frieze and bordered by chiseled Baroque moldings, reflecting Spain’s rich blend of artistic influences at the time. With only a few comparable royal carriages still in existence today in the Palace of Versailles, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to possess an exceptional aristocratic artifact.

Neiman Marcus is famous for its outrageous annual Christmas Book catalog, where money is often no object, and the gifts offer the ultimate bragging rights. Every year, the classic store offers many over-the-top items and a few more affordable luxury products we can all enjoy.

Among this year’s book’s most original and exclusive listings are an 18th-century Royal Carriage, a photo safari to Africa, and a Manolo Blahnik shopping spree in London.

Nabil Aliffi, Chief Brand Officer, Neiman Marcus, tells me, “We’ve perfected the Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gifts curation down to an art. Each year, we present once-in-a-lifetime experiences and exclusive items that transcend luxury, embodying the very essence of the extraordinary. Fantasy Gifts reflect the ultimate access that Neiman Marcus provides to its customers. This tradition has been a mainstay for our clients since 1959, and it marks the launch of the holiday season. The 2024 gifts channel our theme, ‘A Neiman’s Fantasy,’ inspired by the nostalgic quality of fairytales and storybook wonder. The pleasure of gifting something one-of-a-kind has to be the greatest gift of all!”

Here are a few of the most unique and bespoke selections for 2024:

18th Century Royal Family Calèche​ ($1.9 million)

Take home this stunning historic carriage dating back to the 18th Century, once owned by the Spanish royal family. This seven-foot-long calèche (carriage) dates back to the 18th-century Spanish royal family—specifically King Charles III, a pivotal figure in modernizing and positioning Spain as a dominant European power. His father, King Philip V, was the grandson of King Louis XIV of France and the first Bourbon monarch to rule Spain. He established an enduring legacy that lives on today through his descendant, the reigning King of Spain, Felipe VI.

Designed for a princely child, the carved wood and iron carriage is adorned on all sides with pastoral scenes that showcase the painters’ skill in immortalizing their world through polychrome paint. Each gilded panel is crowned by a Greek-style frieze and bordered by chiseled Baroque moldings, reflecting Spain’s rich blend of artistic influences at the time. With only a few comparable royal carriages still in existence today in the Palace of Versailles, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to possess an exceptional aristocratic artifact.

Messika Jewelry & Safari Experience​ ($777,777)

A one-of-a-kind Messika necklace is paired with a trip to Our Habitas Namibia, which includes a flying photographic safari accompanied by award-winning photographer and filmmaker Ami Vitale and an added visit to the Messika diamond polishing facility.

You will start your journey at Our Habitas Namibia, a unique luxury escape nestled within a vast nature reserve in the Kalahari savannah for a five-night stay. Embark on a two-day flying safari led by award-winning photographer and documentary filmmaker Ami Vitale, who will reveal how to take wildlife photos like a pro. Next, take a private tour of Messika’s diamond-polishing factory with a member of the Messika family, where sustainable practices and traceable diamonds are integral to the company’s ethos. As part of your exclusive experience, you’ll receive a stunning 18.05-carat fancy yellow diamond necklace.

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