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Event Neiman Marcus I n October 2007 major eminent personalities representing high-end brands and stylists met in Dallas to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Neiman Marcus, a real institution in luxury and taste. The event marked the beginning of two weeks of events in Neiman Marcus stores throughout the United States. Continuing a long tradition of supporting the cultural arts, Neiman Marcus contributed all proceeds from the gala to the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts. More than 1800 guests attended the lavish evening for which the entire downtown store was transformed into a six-floor entertainment venue hosting 18 special exhibits commissioned expressly for the occasion from world renowned designers including Stella McCartney and Vera Wang. The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc operations include the Specialty Retail Stores segment, which Celebrates its 100th Anniversary In celebration of its 100 years Neiman Marcus presented an extraordinary Celebration Gala in its downtown Dallas flagship store where VIPs paid homage to one of the best-known high-end department stores in the country. consists primarily of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores, and the Direct marketing segment. Founded in 1907, over a century of activity Neiman Marcus has become a pioneer in the retail market, always seeking to offer the best in apparel and accessories as well as jewelry, beauty and appliances for the home. Described by Vogue magazine back in 1953 as “Texas with a French accent”, not only do Neiman Marcus stores pride themselves in offering unique upscale and high quality merchandise but cherish a philosophy which believes in building a lasting relationship with the customer and offering a distinctive superior service. “For a century, Neiman Marcus has set the standard for merchandising and service excellence,” said Karen Katz, President and Chief Executive Officer for Neiman

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of THE BEST OF INTIMA – BIANNUAL – FEBRUARY 2008

Cover
CONTENTS
EDITORIAL
SHOP SCOUTINGWORLDWIDE - Boi’s selection from Asia to Europe
NEWER NOTABLES
- Bravo Boutique (USA)
- Les Garçons (France)
- Marlies Dekkers (France)
- I.D.Sarrieri (Romania)
- Chantelle (France)
- Santo Babado (Brazil)
- Vannina Vesperini (France)
PHOTO SHOOT - Let’s Rock
PORTRAIT - Elle Macpherson
LAUNCHING
- Kineba
- Guia La Bruna, Luminess
- Leesa Lu
TRENDS FW 08/09
- Nostalgic Home
- Breath of Lavender
- Deep Forest
- Sweet Passion
- Urban Spirit
PHOTO SHOOT - Spy Story
DOSSIER - US spa industry in focus
EVENTS
- Neiman Marcus’ 100th Anniversay
- The Hug Award
- Lingerie Française
- The Femmy Awards
- Photo shoot Esmod
INTERVIEW - Cosabella, 25 years of success
BUSINESS NEWS
- Empreinte North America
- Agent Provocateur
- Christies, Wacoal, Bendon
- Radici, Maglificio Ripa
- Hyosung
EXHIBITION UPDATE
- SIL
- CurveNV, CurveNY
- Lingerie Americas
EXCLUSIVE - Intima T-Shirt, 4th Edition
CALENDAR - Major trade fairs around the world
NETWORK EXPRESS - Network Dessous’ ten worldwide magazines
MARKET OVERVIEW - The Maple Leaf, Canada
EVENTS - The Best Shop Awards
EXCLUSIVE - The Stocking Story
VIEW FOR YOU - Kush, Enell, Sprint Aquatics, Soak, the bra(g)
BEST SELLERS - Major brand’s best-selling items for S/S 08
CATWALKS
FABRIC TRENDS S/S 09
- Delicate Innocence
- Air of Refinement
- Ethnic Modernity
- Eco Poetry
- Blooming Cocktail

THE BEST OF INTIMA – BIANNUAL – FEBRUARY 2008