Adventures in gift giving: Nordstrom ultimate gift collection
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While a lot of retailers are wildly promoting their holiday discounts to bolster sales, Nordstrom is taking a different approach to the kind of gift options it’s stocking this season. The department store is offering an “Ultimate Gift Collection” that is perfect for that person for whom a generic sweater just won’t do and who is worth spending $15,000 to $200,000 on.
Nordstrom has commissioned several artists and designers to create one-of-a kind gift items or experiences. These four gift packages will be available to the few shoppers who can afford them this year.
The “Ultimate Gift Collection” includes:
- A custom couch designed by Tory Burch, the least-expensive option at $15,000.
- An armoire designed and stocked by Juicy Couture. Two armoires are available at $15,000 each.
- A family portrait session with celebrity photographer Sam Jones. Two portrait sessions are available at $50,000 each.
- Custom artwork by artist Ruben Toledo. A 12-foot-by-20-foot personalized painting. One available at $200,000.
Such extravagance may not seem relevant in a time when people can’t pay their mortgage, but if you’re looking to spoil someone, might as well go all the way and make it something exclusive and special.
What’ll happen to all those lonely sweaters sitting at Nordstrom this year? Something more exciting has come along.
-- Melissa Magsaysay
Top: Tory Burch custom sofa. Bottom: Juicy Couture armoire. Photo credit: Nordstrom