Lim, Neimans to Be Feted in Dallas

Designer Phillip Lim and retailer Neiman Marcus will be honored at the 32nd Dallas Fashion Awards on Oct. 21 at the Dallas Market Center in Dallas.

Lim will receive the “Rising Star,” and Neiman Marcus will receive the “Fashion Excellence” award. Awards in eight other categories will be presented as well, with West Coast brands grabbing the lion’s share of nominations.

In two short years, Lim has become a favorite of many well-dressed women with his Phillip Lim 3.1 line, and his progress has been capped with a new store opening this week in SoHo in New York. The line has grown to be carried in more than 250 stores in about 25 countries.

Neiman Marcus is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and DMC officials said it was the perfect time to honor the Dallas-based luxury retailer.

“Neiman Marcus is a fashion-industry icon,” said Bill Winsor, president and chief executive officer of the DMC in a statement. “This institution has offered the finest fashion and quality products with superior customer service for 100 years, and we are proud it started right here in Dallas.”

The awards will be presented in The Grand Pavilion at the Trade Mart. Tickets for the event cost $135, and tables of eight cost $1,000. For ticket information, call (214) 655- 7635. —Robert McAllister