A Brief History of Neiman Marcus
Neiman-Marcus was established in 1907 as a dry goods store by Carrie Marcus Neiman, Herbert Marcus, Sr., and A.L. Neiman who audaciously brought the concept of ready-to-wear to the market for the most distinctive of clientele. The enterprise was launched with a series of full-page ads proclaiming a new epicenter of shopping for the region which was primarily concerned with cotton and oil trades. At the time, horses with buggies ran the streets and bars were the most common storefront in an untamed Dallas. Their initial goods on offer included dresses, gowns, novelty lingerie, tunics, and suiting with prices which ranged from $25 to $95. Notions of high-class construction was reinforced by importing unheard of materials from around the world like Asian silks and Irish lace. In 1910, they partnered with Revillon Frères to sell a large line of furs. However, this burgeoning success was nearly sacrificed after a devastating fire in May of 1913 which destroyed the inventory and building. He...