Neiman Marcus Debuts The Art of Fashion Campaign Featuring Susan Sarandon and Eva Amurri Martino

DALLAS, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus announces Susan Sarandon and Eva Amurri Martino as the artists featured in The Art of Fashion campaign for Spring 2012. The campaign includes 14 portraits of mother and daughter and will appear in the March edition of the newly refreshed Neiman Marcus publication, the book.

Debuting nearly 20 years ago, The Art of Fashion was a revolutionary step for a retailer as the campaign was designed to feature cutting-edge fashion and provocative photography.

In keeping with that legacy, this year's Art of Fashion was shot by photographer, Mark Abrahams. The portraits artfully capture mother and daughter in a way that appeals to and connects with women of all ages. Designer merchandise featured in the campaign includes: Burberry Prorsum, Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Donna Karan NYC, Etro, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, J. Mendel, Lanvin Paris, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Tom Ford, Valentino and Vera Wang.

The Art of Fashion campaign will appear in the first version of the refreshed Neiman Marcus' the book. Building upon the book's signature fashion and beauty features, new lifestyle-oriented editorial content will be supplemented into the oversize magazine.

"The March issue of the book not only features the celebrity power and beauty of Susan Sarandon and Eva Amurri Martino in a rich pictorial campaign, but it also debuts new editorial departments. We are delighted to share this inspired edition of the book with our customers and look forward to bringing equally strong content in the coming editions," said Eddie Nunns, Vice President, Neiman Marcus Brand Creative.

New departments within the book include:

Intersection – where style meets lifestyle with news on people, places, culture and cuisine

Full Disclosure – a Proustian questionnaire in which celebrated cultural icons offer a brief self-portrait in words and drawing.  March: Tim Gunn.

Two Places at Once – A side-by-side comparison of two cities Neiman Marcus calls home

Heritage – An inside look at Neiman Marcus history over time. March: Neiman Marcus in film, television and music

Essay – A think piece dedicated to the issue's theme.  March: Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody on reinvention. 

Travel – An imagery driven celebration of a stylish destination.  March: Paraty, Brazil

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