This week we are all about shopping outside the box: how to find that something special this Christmas that will guarantee you the gift-giving crown? Here at Rescu, we pride ourselves on our expert present buying skills, so we’re adding to our Christmas gift guide with some spectacular suggestions from the annual Neiman Marcus Christmas Book, an exclusive Net-a-Porter collection inspired by The Hunger Games, and a heads-up about Shopbot’s 24 hour ‘Black Friday’ super sale. Plus, we couldn’t help but include some details about Le Spec’s gorgeous collab with Craig&Karl.
Happy shopping!
xx Bianca Healey.
Neiman Marcus Christmas Book 2013
Having been lucky enough for our editor to interview the incomparable Ken Downing when he was recently in Sydney, we were understandably thrilled about the offerings in the 2013 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. This year marks the very first festive season that Neiman Marcus will ship to Australia, which means that not only can we lust after the delectable gifts offered online by the department store, but we can click “add to cart!”
This is the 87th edition of the legendary book, which offers an array of spectacular ‘Fantasy Gifts’ for the rich and famous; this year the gifts include a limited edition Aston Martin and a Forevermark Diamond adventure into the heart of Africa! Take a look here for a full run-down of the fantasy gift selection– it really does fulfil its promise to ‘cater to people’s wildest dreams!’
For those of us not in the market for a gift in the seven-digit category this year, the Christmas Book includes innovations like The Monogram Shop, where everything from silk pyjamas to iPad cases can be personalised, as well as a tasteful edit of gifts under $250. We also absolutely adore the Ken Downing Gift Collection, curated by the Fashion Director himself and filled with gems like Neiman Marcus cashmere throws, the Game Box with Cards and Dice and William Yeoward ‘Old Fashioned’ tumblers.
Shop the 2013 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book now at
Hunger Games Net-a-Porter Collection
We don’t know about you, but our Facebook feed was pack full of Hunger Games gossip this past Thursday evening- the global release of Hunger Games: Catching Fire was a massive event this week, and, unsurprisingly, Net-a-Porter.com have taken the trend to the next level with an exclusive Hunger Games collection.
‘Capitol Couture by Trish Summerville’ was designed by Summerville, the film’s Costume Designer in partnership with enterntainment company Lionsgate. The result? A 19 piece collection of ready-to-wear pieces, including jewellery and leather good inspired by the movie, and designed to translate the otherworldly beauty of the film’s costumes into wearable and directional pieces for the modern urban warrior.
Rescu. Loves: the glamorous high shine metallic dresses with mesh detailing, the chic black pantsuit, and the geometric rose gold cuff. Extremely wearable separates with a magical aura.
The collection will be released this upcoming Monday, 25th November, but you can sign up to be the first to shop the collection now at
Black Friday Comes to Australia
One to pop in your diary for next week. Shopbot, Australia’s largest price comparison website will launch a 24 hour ‘Black Friday’ super sale next Friday, 29th November.
An established event in America, Black Friday marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping period, where major retailers open early and offer huge discounts to shoppers. While we have previously had to wait until Boxing Day get the best bargains, Shopbot is offering Boxing-Day savings to coincide with the peak period for present-buying.
Retailers participating in Black Friday include Bloomingdales, Macy’s, oo.com.au, Crazysales.com.au, Dirt Cheap Cameras, Duty Free Central, and more big name brands will be announced in the lead up to the day. A super clever way to shop sales from a range of retailers, and save precious dollars shopping your Christmas list.
To register for the 24-hour sale and access exclusive discounts, go to Blackfriday.shobbot.com.au
Le Specs x Craig & Karl
We’ve written about dynamic duo Craig&Karl before- now they have teamed up with Australian sunglasses label Le Specs to create an eye-popping collection for Autumn Winter ’14. The collection was launched earlier this week and the results are a candy wonderland of playful colours and shapes. They remind us of Katy Perry’s California Girls and ’60s pop art- cute, whimsical, but also very cool and unlike anything else in the market right now.
Le Specs designer Hamish Tame.says of the collaboration:
“We were looking to work with someone who had a fresh take on sunglasses and who could bring something new and totally different to the eyewear market. Craig & Karl’s work had always caught my attention, because their approach felt so now, is instantly recognisable and has the same bold and tongue in cheek attitude as the Le Specs brand.”
Put a note in your planner now- the collection drops in stores from February 2014.
Image: a social snap from the Le Specs x Craig&Karl launch
