The exterior of The Shops at Hudson Yards, where Neiman Marcus is the anchor department store. Source: Related costs. It’s hardly been a year since the lucky guests danced the night away and drank champagne at the new Neiman Marcus department store in Manhattan, with the opening party featuring a …
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