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When Neiman Marcus opened its doors at Bal Harbour Shops on January 3, 1971, it was an invitation-only affair whose attendees included Estée Lauder and Miami Herald publisher John Knight among 1,400 other socialites and notables. The following day, more than 4,000 customers fl ooded the store, and legend has it that Stanley Marcus himself got behind a cash register to help with the overwhelming number of purchasesÐ including a pair of $8,000 mummy cases. Just a few weeks after opening, the third- level storage area was turned into a retail fl oor, which today is home to Menswear collections and Café en 3. This month and through the holiday season, Neiman Marcus will be hosting a lineup of events to celebrate this milestone anniversary. Among the trunk shows, designer appearances and fashion presentations will be a special ACCESS Member fashion event on October 21, in tandem with Bespoke Bal Harbour. Contact Stephanie Sayfi e Aagaard, access@balharbourshops.com for more information on ACCESS memberships. W HEN A LUGGAGE COLLECTION COMBINES THE HIGH - QUA LITY OF TUMI W ITH THE FASHION SENSIBILITY OF MISSONI, IT' S BOUND TO BE A HIT. THE COLLA BORATION BETW EEN THE TWO RENOW NED BRA NDS FEATURES BAGS, H A RD CASES A ND TRAV EL ACCESSORIES EMBLAZONED W ITH MISSONI' S SIGNATURE ZIGZAG PRINT IN A RA INBOW OF BRIGHT HUES. Major Baggage Craftsmanship is an art that needs to be honored (and preserved), which is why Bal Harbour Shops is holding a four-day event in celebration of all things handmade. Bespoke Bal Harbour, October 21-24, is an opportunity to discover the artistry of tailors, engravers and other talented artisans in the bespoke luxury world. Naples is famous for its skilled tailors, most of whom hail from a long lineage of artisans for decades or more. The prestigious Neopolitan men's clothing house Isaia has now brought its craft to Bal Harbour Shops, with a brand new boutique. Tailor-made apparel is in the brand's DNA, which has been run by the eponymous family since Enrico Isaia founded his atelier in Naples in the 1920s. Isaia may be a global name today, but the attention to details in the clothes it designs will always stay true to its roots. CIAO BELLO Neiman Marcus, circa 1971 Tod's Gommino loafers, in progress. PHOTOS COURTESY ISAIA, TUMI, TOD'S, NEIMAN MARCUS Isaia's Marechiaro double breasted suit 50! 68 BAL HARBOUR Isaia's Marechiaro double breasted suit Marechiaro breasted suit Marechiaro breasted suit Marechiaro breasted suit