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Get inspired by Riva: The 2018 Christmas Riva Boutique is telling a tale of uncompromising excellence.

These must-have items for Riva enthusiasts combine fun for adults and kids, legendary status and the exceptional nautical sensations that only Riva can offer. Not sure what to get this Christmas for a Riva owner, a Riva admirer or a design enthusiast? Let Riva Boutique help you decide… Put logs on the fire and unwind…

Riva Boutique - Riva Collection Cap 2018
Riva Boutique – Riva Collection Cap 2018; photos: riva-yacht.com/en-us/riva-store/rivaboutique

We don’t use the term ‘extraordinary’ very often, but with these signature designs the description is entirely warranted. In the lounge of your home or your boat, Riva Yacht‘s accessories are an original and exclusive decoration that adds style, utility, and personality to every space. The new collection conveys the essence of the Riva experience: peerless design, sense of freedom, and absolute perfection. A quest for timeless style entirely Made in Italy.

Usher in the holiday season by visiting a sophisticated universe where Riva-inspired sophisticated designs come to life. For the Riva Boutique’s 2018 Holiday Collection, a sea of collector’s items brings the holiday spirit to all boating and design aficionados. From Riva Aquarama Scale Model to Aquarama luxurious furniture, Riva Mounted Half-Hull Relief Sculpture and Limited Edition Riva Lamps, there’s something for everyone in your Riva community.

You can’t buy happiness this Christmas, but you can get a Riva moment and spend some memorable time with your precious ones.

Riva Aquarama Lamp
Riva Aquarama Lamp and Riva Toys; photos: Riva Boutique

Collectable Riva – A sublime presence on your desk

You’re never too old for toys beneath the Christmas tree… The sophisticated elegance of Riva yachts will be with you at all times with the Riva Aquarama metal scale model, Riva Toy Aquariva, Toy Aquarama, and Riva Toy Truck, all infused with a dose of nostalgia.

Entirely crafted in pure metal, Riva Aquarama metal scale model (1:43 scale) is an opportunity for enthusiasts to own a unique piece and a model widely considered to be the most beautiful boat of the Sixties. A legend of the nautical world, Riva Aquarama sinuous lines are down-sized into miniature proportions. This charming souvenir will remind you of your boating dreams and new yachting plans for the year ahead.

The instantly-recognisable Riva Aquarama speedboat silhouette was transformed into a constructible wooden toy. A dream come true for both adults and kids, Riva Toys Aquarama comes in 11 pieces made of mahogany and ash. A fabulous collectors item, the construction toy celebrate classic boating design from the past. But the best-selling piece in the collection is Rivarama Toy. Sail and dream!

Riva Boutique - Riva Clothing
Riva Boutique – Riva Clothing; photo: Riva Boutique

RIVA CLOTHING – stylish aquamarine accessories to wear on board a yacht and elegant occasions

Paying homage to one of Italy’s most sought-after boats, Riva premium apparel includes collection caps, polo shirts, t-shirts and scarves in the precious aquamarine hue. A masterly take on the unique Riva style, the Riva Foulard is graced by the shipyard’s entire fleet. The Riva logo will brighten up your weekday ensemble. Wherever you are, the fashion Riva items distinguish you as a member of the exclusive Riva family. We love the guaranteed durability, elegance, quality, and attention.

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AQUARAMA TABLE, LAMP, AQUARAMA CHAIR and STOOL – Own a piece of Riva’s design history

The concept of time ceases to exist when you step aboard a Riva. A feast for the senses, Riva’s limited edition furniture includes limited edition lamps, tables, chairs and stools. All are simply unique and very valuable. A Riva experience would not be complete without these collector’s items for home/ office or yacht. It is simply unbelievable how a legendary boat can inspire generations over and over again. The timeless “ladies in mahogany” are an infinite source of inventiveness. The Mambo fabric, the same used to upholster the exterior seating on the boats, and the chrome details a revisited in the Riva Aquarama chair.

The pinstripe effect of the decking on the boats is re-imagined for the luxurious Riva Aquarama tables. Add another touch of exclusivity at home or out on the waves with the Riva Aquariva lamp Limited Edition. This unique lamp is modelled on the classic searchlight that featured on the Riva yachts of the 1960s. The lamp is design with a host of exclusive features. Find out more about the propeller-like pattern and another stylish details.

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Riva Boutique - Riva ashtray and valet tray

RIVA’s HOME – Shine bright on the boat or in the homeplace

Riva’s classic lines and refined elegance are translated gracefully into this collection of cushions, beach towels, ashtrays, coin trays, espresso cups, and mugs. The aquamarine shade, constantly encountered in all Riva’s designs since the debut, creates an optimistic and happy mood.

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Riva Mounted half-hull relief sculpture – an emblem of Italian elegance and craftsmanship

With this mounted half-hull relief sculpture, Riva brings one half hulls into the speedboats’ realm. The miniature masterpiece traditionally associated with the sailing world and the “model rooms” is a preview for the the elegance and exquisite materials used to make the soul of the yachts. The shipyard’s philosophy that each boat should be a masterpiece is translated into this unique design aiming to amplify the brand’s DNA.

Riva Boutique - Riva Corsa Book

“The Origin of the Myth” – RIVA CORSA BOOK

The finest way to experience the sea adventures, Riva’s The Origin of the Myth book provides a great insight into the origins of Riva’s unbeaten speedboats. Boat racing’s great stories are encapsulated in 167 magnificent pages presented in an elegant binding.

Riva Boutique - Riva iPhone Cover

RIVA HIGH-TECH ACCESSORIES – Show proudly that you belong to the world of Riva

Made with the same prized mahogany and maple wood as the decks of the luxury yachts, Riva’s exclusive accessories include Riva iPhone 7/7S cover in Silicone, Waterproof 16 GB USB 3.0 Drive, iPhone cover, iPad Air 2 cover, and a keyholder. The high-end collection offers a typical Riva lifestyle experience and makes every social media interaction memorable.

May your joy be as deep as the sea this Christmas and your sorrow as light as the foam. Feast your eyes with Riva 66’ Ribelle – a product of collaboration between Officina Italiana Design, the Strategic Product Committee and Ferretti Group Engineering Department. Also discover Riva’s the beautiful new Riva 90′ Argo. Stay inspired for new gift ideas to fill your Riva.

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Christmas Book 2019: Fantasy Gifts for everyone. The most expensive item this year is priced at $7.1 million

 

 

The 2018 Christmas Book by Dallas-based premium retailer is a time-honored holiday tradition. The 2018 Christmas Book by Neiman Marcus is offering gifts and experiences that capture the imagination of everyone. The Christmas Book features over 823 holiday gifts across 275 pages. Nearly half of the gifts are under $250, with several items under $20. Neiman Marcus debuted this season’s Fantasy Gifts just blocks from its future Neiman Marcus store at Hudson Yards.

Neiman Marcus is taking a journey through 1907 Fantasy Lane
Neiman Marcus is taking a journey through 1907 Fantasy Lane; photos: neimanmarcus.com; facebook.com/neimanmarcus

Neiman Marcus unveiled the 2018 Christmas Book, curating a thoughtful selection of timeless holiday gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Included in the Christmas Book are the legendary Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gifts.

The 2018 Fantasy Gifts Include a Tennis Majors Tour with 2017 U.S. Open Champion Sloane Stephens, an Indian Subcontinent Adventure, 74-Foot Serenity Solar Yacht, Custom Sugarfina Candy Bar, Custom-Outfit Designed by Colleen Atwood, and More Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences.

This year’s Christmas Book also presents a selection of holiday gifts across a broad range of categories and price points for everyone. Neiman Marcus’ “Crazy Good Gifts” are a thoughtful collection of gifts featuring unique finds with a built-in fun factor. A few notable gifts include an exclusive Chiara Ferragni Skateboard ($658, page 23), an exclusive Locomocean Neon Sign ($60, page 25), an exclusive TRNDlabs Razor Drone ($129, page 26), and a Frosted Art Bakery Exclusive Gold-Bar Cake ($260, page 32), to name a few.

The most expensive item this year is priced at $7.1 million (74-Foot Neiman Marcus Edition Serenity Solar Yacht, ). The world will be your oyster aboard this one-of-a-kind cruiser. Measuring in at 74 feet, it’s the largest solar powered yacht in the world. Also featuring an interior inspired by Neiman Marcus Fashion Director Ken Downing, it’s the chicest, too.

Collage of 2018 Fantasy Gifts
Collage of 2018 Fantasy Gifts; photos: neimanmarcus.com

What creature would you have cast in bronze?

A family pet or your favorite animal, perhaps? Whatever your choice, Danish sculptor, Bjørn Okholm Skaarup will bring it to life.

What could be better than a magical day with four-time Oscar winner Colleen Atwood?

A custom piece by the costume designer, perhaps? Fortunately, the lucky recipient of this gift will get both. He or she and a guest will spend the day with Atwood, joining forces to create a one-of-a-kind outfit inspired by the designer’s latest project, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, opening November 16 in theaters. The most fantastic day will include lunch and a collaborative design session with Atwood, a fitting to take comprehensive measurements and a photo opportunity to commemorate the experience. Adding to the fun, the giftee will receive a truly amazing swag bag including an autographed movie poster, a selection of Fantastic Beasts wands from The Noble Collection, and a collection of three HarperCollins Fantastic Beasts movie tie-in books that take you behind the scenes of the series. Pure magic.

Who wouldn’t want to feel like a kid in a candy store every single day?

Introducing the sweetest gift of them all. The giftee and three lucky guests will travel first-class to the Italian Riviera for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that needs no candy coating at all. Back home, candy – your bespoke flavors included – will arrive for up to three years, amounting to about one million pieces all together. And because all that candy has to go somewhere, a candy bar will be installed in the recipient’s home and stocked with his or her favorite Sugarfina candies.

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Shopping for a tennis aficionado?

Give them the ultimate experience. As a VIP guest of Sloane Stephens (2017 U.S. Open champion), the recipient and a guest will get unprecedented access to all four tennis majors ($555,000). From Paris to London to New York and Melbourne, the purchaser will enjoy a week at each tournament, sitting in a VIP box with close friends and family of Sloane Stephens, staying in player-only hotels, and going behind-the-scenes of each prestigious event.

Secret Agent experience

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go undercover? Here’s your chance to find out. As the operatives, four adrenaline junkies will fly to Las Vegas via private jet for a three-day, two-night espionage adventure organized by The Invictus Experience.

First published in 1926 as a 16-page booklet, the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book was initially intended as a Christmas card to the store’s best customers. Through the years, the book hasmaintained its personal touch while evolving into a legendary source for alluring and spectacular gifts.

Neiman Marcus 15 Hudson Yards.
Neiman Marcus 15 Hudson Yards; photos: neimanmarcus.com; facebook.com/neimanmarcus

The Hudson Yards community in New York City includes the city’s first Neiman Marcus and Fifteen Hudson Yards, a luxury residential building. Neiman Marcus Fashion Director Ken Downing designed the interiors of one residence tocelebrate the cityscape and capture the energy of the neighborhood.