THE ROVING EYE.WITH the rainy season finally descending on L.A., what's an upscale Angeleno to do to stay fashionably warm and dry? Neiman Marcus Neiman Marcus U.S. department-store chain. It was founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1907 by Herbert Marcus, his sister Carrie Marcus Neiman, and her husband, A.L. Neiman. in Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. has begun stocking cashmere-lined gloves, wraps, jackets and nylon raincoats that sell for around $1,000 apiece. There are cashmere cashmere Animal-hair fibre forming the downy undercoat of the Kashmir goat. The fibre became known for its use in beautiful shawls and other handmade items produced in Kashmir, India. The fibres have diameters finer than those of the best wools. wraps by Italian designer Loro Piana Loro Piana is an Italian clothing company known for its high-end cashmere and expensive luxury products. Originally from Trivero (textile district in the North of Italy), the Loro Piana family started as merchants of wool fabrics at the beginning of the nineteenth century. that start at $185 and go up to $4,500. Other rain gear includes a Prada cherry-red umbrella that sells for $185. Parool Campbell, Neiman's spokeswoman, recommends that those who insist on being color coordinated during a downpour consider combining the cherry-red umbrella with a Piana nylon jacket for $995, then finish the outfit off with a pair of Prada hiking boots for $410. For him, Neiman offers the Paul & Shark Solar Jacket for a mere $1,200. It comes complete with a solar panel to recharge your cell phone and an inside phone-storage pocket with a special lining that protects its contents from electromagnetic waves. Another winter offering is the Vakko Pintuck Zip Jacket, made of Italian lambskin coat and retailing for $500. "It might not keep you dry in rain, but it will keep you warm," said Campbell. True, these togs might set you back a ways, especially if the holiday shopping season depleted de·plete tr.v. de·plet·ed, de·plet·ing, de·pletes To decrease the fullness of; use up or empty out. [Latin d your cash reserves Cash reserves See: Cash investments cash reserves Investment funds that are held in short-term assets such as Treasury bills and certificates of deposit until more permanent investment opportunities are available. . But don't worry, says Campbell. 'There is something for everybody at Neiman Marcus. We have gifts here for $5 and up." What can one buy for five bucks? A box of chocolate truffles, Campbell responds. "After buying your rain gear, you can purchase a box of truffles and go sit on a park beach out in the rain and eat your truffles," she suggests. If the truffles are all you can afford, you may want to eat them indoors, or save them for a sunny day. |
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