For Star Wars fans with $180,000 to spare, Neiman Marcus is offering something even harder to come by than a vintage lightsaber: a look inside the famously guarded world of Lucasfilm. The luxury department store has unveiled its annual Fantasy Gifts collection, headlined by a one-of-a-kind Star Wars experience that includes private access to Lucasfilm […]
Neiman Marcus’s Luxe 2026 Holiday Offerings Include $180,000 ‘Star Wars’ Experience
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