Neiman Marcus’ 2017 Fantasy Gifts (part of the department store’s annual holiday catalog) has something for every budget. Every millionaire’s budget, that is.
Every year, the chain includes a ‘wish list’ of ‘the world’s most imaginative gifts’ for the holidays — but that kind of imagination comes with a seriously hefty price tag.
This year’s offerings include a $150,000 trip to France for a private vineyard experience, an $888,375 pair of ‘his and hers’ Rolls-Royce sports cars, and a New Year’s Eve party in New York City that costs a whopping $1.6 million.
Something special: Neiman Marcus has released its annual gift guide, including the new 2017 Fantasy Gifts
A bargain! The priciest one is a New Year’s Eve party overlooking Times Square for $1.6 million
Sure, why not? The party is for 300 at the Knickerbocker Hotel and includes rooms for the night
The Neiman Marcus holiday book includes plenty of ‘reasonably-priced’ items, too — but it’s the store’s Fantasy Gifts section that raises the most eyebrows every year.
Recent gifts form years past have included a $1.5 million Cobalt Valkyrie-X private plane (2016), $65,000 ‘garden peacocks’ made of silk (2014), a $150,000 falconry kit (2013), a $100,000 hen house with ten hens (2012), a $75,000 yurt (2011), and a $1.5 million Dale Chihuly pool installation (2010).
Though most of this year’s Fantasy Gifts would be considered less niche than a falconry kit or a hen house, they’re no less expensive.
The biggest-ticket item for 2017 is a private New Year’s Eve party for 300 above Times Square — which will a buyer back $1.6 million.
There’s only one of these available, as the party will be held on the roof of the Knickerbocker hotel, which overlooks the Times Square ball.
Fast cars, faster bankruptcy: There are also Rolls-Royce convertibles up for grabs. Purchased as a ‘his and hers’ pair, they’re over $885,000
Bling bling: $300,000 will get a buyer a huge piece of emerald jewelry (as well as a trip to Zambia and London to see the mine it comes from and meet with the jeweler)
Good taste: For $150,000, a buyer will get 84 bottles of Armand de Brigna champagne (include 24 custom ones)
Get there: The price includes a trip to the vineyard outside of Paris
Included in the prize is 150 premier rooms so guests can stay the night, a DJ, and dinner. It’s unclear if drinks are also included.
And while the purchase is certainly an extravagant one, buyers of Fantasy Items can feel a bit less guilty knowing that a portion of each sale benefits charity. From the New Year’s Eve party, $80,000 will be donated to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation.
The next-priciest gift is a pair of ‘his and hers’ specially-commissioned Rolls-Royce Dawn Drophead coupés in blue and orange for $885,375. For the more budget-conscious millionaire, the cars can also be purchased separately: the blue one costs $439,625, while the orange is $445,750.
Some jewelry is also up for grabs for $300,000. In addition to taking home a Stephen Webster-designed piece using a 7.2 carat emerald, buyers will get a trip to Zambia for a tour of Gemfields’ emerald mine (and a two-night stay nearby), as well as a jaunt to London afterward to see the designer’s studio.
Beautified: One of the less-expensive options is a $60,000 trip to Paris, including a spa day and a year’s supply of Sisley products
And not Monopoly money, either! This dollhouse and a year’s supply of Madame Alexander dolls is $8,000
Dressed to impress: $45,000 buys six Olympia Le-Tan bags and a visit to the designer’s atelier
Golf fans with $250,000 to spare can buy a trip to the Ryder Cup in Paris, including first-class airfare, car services, hotel, dinners, a personal concierge, and tickets to the cup.
For $150,000, vino lovers can take a trip to the Armand de Brignac vineyard in France and take home 84 bottles of champagne — a dozen each of their five signature champagnes and two dozen customized bottles.
Shelling out $60,000 will get customers another trip to France — this one to Paris for a spa day at Maison Sisley, where they will also get a year’s supply of products.
And lucky children whose parents are ready to drop $8,000 will find a year of Madame Alexander dolls and a KidKraft Grand Anniversary dollhouse under the tree.
Other gifts include a collection of six Olympia Le-Tan bags and a visit to the designer’s atelier for $45,000, 250 handmade origami ornaments for $50,000 (the entire price of which is donated to charity), and a $35,000 weekend in Santa Monica including a helicopter ride and picture session with photographer Gray Malin.