If you ask anyone what they associate with Neiman Marcus, you might receive diverse answers, from "high-end shopping" to "fantasy gifts" to "cookie recipe." Although this hallmark American retailer has been the focus of legend, lore and sometimes rumor, Neiman Marcus is for real people who enjoy quality items in a store that has a over a century-long reputation for excellence.
Neiman Marcus is a symbol for quality. On television shows, from Facts of Life to Frasier, if a character is to be depicted someone concerned about quality and who shops at the best places, they are identified as a Neiman Marcus shopper. However, those who frequent Neiman Marcus are real people who want the best. The store features the best brands for apparel, gifts houseware and health and beauty items.
Inside Neiman Marcus
From the Home Page of the Neiman Marcus web site
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One of the most popular Neiman Marucs categories, women's apparel, represents top designers from around the world. Diane von Furstenberg's colorful and spunky designs are available at the department store with lines of regular apparel, swimwear and shoes. CJ by Cookie Johnson's casual wear is the perfect fit for summer and beyond for an elegant and causal look. These aren't your garden variety jeans and t-shirts, and this designer has a flair for giving even ordinary items that special signature of quality. The list of designers is a long and yet select, and includes classics as well as newly emerging designers who are making their mark in the world of fashion. Of course, Dior, Dolce and Gabbana, Oscar de LaRenta, Yves Saint Laurent and Jean Paul Gaultier are brands closely associated with the Neiman Marcus name, as well as Neiman Marcus' own brands.
Neiman Marcus isn't just one of the finest apparel stores in the world, but is the place to go for those who want something unique for the home, items that have a distinct flavor and style apart from usual household items. Neiman Marcus sells the John Richard line of mirrored furniture, from bookcases to coffee tables and lamps. These are certainly items that can't be found in an ordinary department store and create a dramatic, elegant impression in the home. Jewelry designers include recognizable names such as Gucci, H.Stern and even Hello Kitty to the understated elegance of Mikimoto and the bright designs of Ippolita.
Neiman Marcus is classic and it is class. It doesn't stock run-of-the-mill items nor does it tend to attract the ordinary shopper. The department store is a place for fantasy gifts and yet has several generations of solid sales and performance behind it, a reputation for an excellence that can't quite be duplicated as easily as a cookie recipe.









