The Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gifts:
Neiman Marcus is famous for its outrageous annual Christmas Book catalog, inspiring dreamers all over the world with its over-the-top offerings. Each year, the luxury store offers up the most insane items for all of us to add to our list. First published in 1926 as a 16 page Christmas Catalog to its best customers, this year’s 90th edition inspires with the world’s most expensive and sought after items. Neiman Marcus will donate a portion of the proceeds from the majority of the Fantasy gifts to The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation which brings enriching art experiences to youth in communities nationwide. This year Rented Lifestyle wanted to see if we could “rent” the fantasy list and here’s what we came up with:
1. Exclusive Grammy Awards Experience: $500,000
Last year it was attending the Oscars and this year you can feel like music royalty with this experience that doesn’t leave anything out. This action packed weekend includes attending one of the most coveted events of the year: the Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala and walking the always incredible red carpet into the show.
Having had the opportunity to attended Grammy Awards Shows, this will sure to be the most over the top gift of the year for the recipient. But they didn’t stop there — your take home gift- a gold Gibson Les Paul ’59 Reissue guitar.
Rent this incredible experience? If you work in the music or media fields, you can sign up for a Recording Academy membership for $200 a year, which scores you an invitation to the Grammy Awards! Once you receive your invitation, you can purchase tickets for $40-$500. Throw in flights, accommodations, and a dress rental- you can easily make your trip to the Grammy’s for under $5,000. You can also rent a guitar from Guitar Center to embrace your inner rock star. Rent it here: bit.ly/GuitarCenterRentals.
2. Walk on role in Broadway show, Waitress: $30,000
For those who know someone who should of been a thespian, gift the dream of performing on Broadway in the adaptation of the 2007 movie Waitress. Be part of Broadway musical history as the book writer, composer, choreographer, and director are all for the first time- female. Perform alongside Jessie Mueller and director Diane Paulus, both Tony® Award winners. This gift also comes with four VIP show tickets with a meet-and-greet and a pie-making lesson from the show’s pie consultant.
Rent: No need to fret about stage fright! Enjoy this show from the comfort of your own front-row seat with three guests for $2,078, including flights, hotel and tickets to the show. Or if this won’t do, and there’s a need to be on the stage, try open casting calls. Your small audience may even give you a role and pay you to be in their play!
3. Curated collection of 36 Caldecott Medal*-winning children’s books – $100,000
It took two of the most renowned booksellers, Johnnycake and E.M. Maurice, to put together this group of 36 books all considered “the most distinguished American picture books,” all having won the prestigious Caldecott Medal. These first or early editions will sure to be the centrepiece of any collectors library.
Not so picky about the edition you own, and actually prefer the electronic edition? Pick up a Kindle for your story loving human and load it with these favorites: http://bit.ly/2fQMdIf
Rent: If you still the love feel of a book and the sound of pages turning, rent these titles for free at your local public library! Sign up for a card with just ID and proof of residence.
4. Cobalt Valkyrie-X private plane in rose gold: 1.5 million dollars.
There’s having your own plane and then there’s owning a plane that looks like a fighter jet dipped in rose gold. This high-performance plane also boasts the largest one-piece canopy in the world, providing breathtaking views for pilot and passengers alike. Pilot not included, so hope you are or know one!
Rent: If Southwest just doesn’t cut it for you and you need a whole plane to yourself, opt for renting this plane for a special occasion for $40,000 – $50,000. Savings? $1,450,000! Pilots included. Contact West Palm Jet Charter http://bit.ly/2fSqMuf to rent a similar plane minus the rose gold.
5. One week of luxe living at three English Estates for 8 people: $700,000
Looking to step into a an episode of Downton Abbey and impress 7 of your friends? This trip prepared by Mowbray & Windsor includes rare access to some of the most private castles/estates in England. With an itinerary fit for royalty, which included all travel in luxurious style, dine with an Earl and Countess, feast on meals provided by celebrity chefs as you tour and stay at three stunning spots around England.
Savings? Over $685,000!!
Rent these three estates instead: This stunning converted medieval church for $428 a night: http://bit.ly/2fTup15
This amazing Scottish Dairsie Castle can be rented for $650 a night and sleeps 13 people! http://bit.ly/2fQLDua
Or, hop on over to Ireland and rent this stunning cottage that will take you back in time. http://bit.ly/2g941Uc
6. One-day Private Quarterback camp with Joe Montana, $65,000
You and three friends will spend the day with four time Super Bowl champ Joe Montana. Arranged by IfOnly, the MVP’er himself will personally coach you through the tips and tricks of how he achieved some of the most talked about game wins that made him the legend he is today. Win at the game job like with this and have some great memories and memorabilia from this remarkable day.
Rent: a Personal life coach – online!
Enjoy personal life coaching from the comfort of your own home with an online life coach, via FaceTime or Skype! Visit Growing Self at http://bit.ly/2ezfPhq to set up a consultation.
7. Infiniti Q60 Neiman Marcus Limited Edition: $63,000
Own one of 50 gold painted Neiman Marcus exclusive 2017 INFINITI Q60 with all the unique touch you would expect to see on a custom car, including a white weekender bag.
Instead of buying: Ride in luxury with UberLUX, a luxurious twist on the Uber you know! Now available in select markets, base fares start at $20. You can get anything from a Mercedes to a Porsche or a Rolls Royce! Just download the Uber app on your phone and you are good to go.
8. A Bracelet that Brightens the Future: $25.
With all proceeds going towards the Akola Project, a non-profit that empowers marginalized women to become agents of transformation in their communities, this is the one gift we encourage you to buy on the fantasy gift list this year or make a direct donation to the Akola Project by visiting http://akolaproject.org.
9. His & Hers Neiman Marcus Island Cars featuring Lilly Pulitzer, $65,000 each.
These amazing cars are a standard aboard numerous famous yachts and driven by even more famous people on around the world excursions. The pair of cute island cars customized by print queen herself Lilly Pulitzer especially for Neiman Marcus will bring the feel of being in island air to any location.
Rent: An amazing island car in Cuba. Stay at Hotel Saratoga and rent a 1950s car to tour the city in for $120 a day, or book a 4 hour tour for $40. With flights and hotels for two, you can get the full island car experience for under $5,000.
10. Sleepover in the Neiman Marcus Dallas store for 12, $120,000.
There’s sleepovers and then there’s sleepovers that include the glam force Le Métier de Beauté and the always entertaining Ken Downing (Neiman’s own fashion director) who will dazzle guests with his fashion know how and insider scoop. Attendees will be wined and dined, while locked in for the night at Neiman Marcus’s flagship store in Dallas. Nighty night.
Rent: a couple rooms at the Omni Dallas and select the Retreat package, which comes with luxurious accommodations, welcome bottle of Chandon Sparkling Wine, $100 food and beverage credit per room per stay, turndown service, hotel representative pre-call to assist with special requests and late check out for only $344. With flights for twelve and three rooms to accommodate your guests, your total comes out to about $4,650. That’s what we’re talking about! Book here: http://bit.ly/OmniDallasHotel.