The 85th edition of the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book is ready to deliver a wave of one-of-a-kind items for Holiday 2011. Since their first publication back in 1926, the Neiman Marcus book has worked in conjunction with charities to make the celebrations even more special.

This $45,000 table-tennis table with its black rubber surface by Tom Burr is up there. As he puts it:  “I like the notion of rubber. It has low-key glamour, like that of a sports car’s bumpers and guards. And, quite simply, rubber makes the balls bounce—more bounce for your buck.” $2,500 from each table sold will benefit the Big Brothers, Big Sister charity. Ten units will be produced.

More looks after the click.

Available now from American Rag CIE a sharp make up of Fred Perry’s table tennis shoe. The basics remain as always. Reinforced suede toe. Slim silhouette. What’s new? Silver contrast eyelets and patent leather body. The color scheme and material choice remove the shoe from its core intent (but, who really has “table tennis” shoes) and gives it a life outside. One detraction, it’s a sneaker caught between retro and high fashion, with not quite enough hybrid built in for success.

Further views of the Fred Perry Table Tennis Shoe follow.