Macy’s Celebrity Tree Auction Wishes You Merry Bidding on Star-Inspired Christmas Trees

Macy’s (NYSE:M) today announced the launch of its Celebrity Tree Auction, an exciting new component of the retailer’s fourth annual "Believe” campaign. Powered by leading charity auction website charitybuzz, Macy’s Celebrity Tree Auction features 14 fantasy Christmas trees inspired by your favorite Macy’s stars including Jessica Simpson, Martha Stewart, Donald Trump and Tommy Hilfiger. Bidders can visit macys.com/trees to preview and bid on the stunning creations, which are on display at Macy’s Herald Square in New York. Each winner will have the tree delivered to their doorstep complete with in-home set up, and bidders will have the opportunity to make special wishes come true as 100 percent of the funds raised will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Macy's Celebrity Tree Auction, Material Girl Tree, Visit macys.com/trees (Photo: Business Wire)

"Each holiday season, our ‘Believe’ campaign encourages people nationwide to celebrate the magic of the season through goodwill and generosity,” said Martine Reardon, Macy’s executive vice president of marketing. "We continue to enrich this beloved campaign by introducing engaging new elements that inspire our customers. With 100 percent of funds raised benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Macy’s Celebrity Tree Auction offers bidders the opportunity to own a piece of holiday history inspired by their favorite celebrity while supporting life-changing wish fulfillment experiences for children in communities across the country.”

"charitybuzz is focused on giving the world’s most beloved brands a fun, relevant way to give back to the nonprofits their customers care about most," said Coppy Holzman, CEO and co-founder of charitybuzz. "Macy's Celebrity Tree Auction provides charitybuzz bidders and Macy’s customers across the nation with the exclusive opportunity to enjoy a one-of-a-kind Christmas tree this holiday season, while supporting the incredible work of the Make-a-Wish Foundation."

Macy’s Celebrity Tree Auction features festive Christmas trees inspired by 14 of Macy’s shining stars including Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Sean John, Betsey Johnson, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Emeril Lagasse, Ralph Lauren, Material Girl, Greg Norman, Rachel Roy, Jessica Simpson, Martha Stewart and Donald Trump. From a lush blue spruce adorned with festive gingerbread cookies to a modern steel sculpture shimmering with micro-fluorescent lights, the stars and their design team elves have outdone themselves with the most unique collection of Christmas trees ever seen!

THE KENNETH COLE CELEBRITY TREE FROM MACY’S

Vintage cool and a little bit quirky, the Kenneth Cole tree makes a statement unlike any other with rusted metal branches fitted with vintage shoe forms and shoehorns. Factory-inspired filament bulbs bring every brilliant detail to life.

THE TOMMY HILFIGER CELEBRITY TREE FROM MACY’S

Spend the holidays with the Hilfigers! This 7-foot traditional pine wrapped in warm sweater knits, smiling family portraits and starring Morgan, Tommy’s signature holiday mascot, is sure to fill any home with classic American cool.

THE SEAN JOHN CELEBRITY TREE FROM MACY’S

A wintry mix of pure luxury and good vibes, the Sean John tree doesn’t miss a beat! Cool and contemporary icicles and snowflakes jam with big notes and sparkling rhinestones in this silver show-stopper.

THE BETSEY JOHNSON CELEBRITY TREE FROM MACY’S

Irreverent, fun and unmistakably Betsey Johnson, this hot pink number is every inch a fashion statement! Lit up in pink hearts, lace garlands and pretty bows with a wild side, this tree is sure to be the life of any holiday party.

THE CALVIN KLEIN CELEBRITY TREE FROM MACY’S

Modern, elegant and as unique as a precious snowflake, the Calvin Klein tree is a celebration of a wintery night, breathtaking in its sculptural simplicity. A play of light and life — cool steel shimmers with micro-fluorescent lights and provides shelter for signature doves of peace.

THE MICHAEL KORS CELEBRITY TREE FROM MACY’S

Luxe, modern and refined, the Michael Kors tree is a shimmering silver arbor vitae, or tree of life. Fashionably fabulous and dressed to the nines, right down to the right accessories — black and silver ornaments.

THE EMERIL LAGASSE CELEBRITY TREE FROM MACY’S

Kick it up a notch this Christmas! Adorned with an artful array of pots and pans, the Emeril Lagasse tree is a holiday masterpiece that also has all the makings of a professional kitchen. Bam!

THE RALPH LAUREN CELEBRITY TREE FROM MACY’S

A toast to the classics, the Ralph Lauren tree is hosted by the always gracious and dashing martini bear. Signature buffalo plaids, elegant black ribbons and handsome silk bowties celebrate the season in a whole new light.

THE MATERIAL GIRL CELEBRITY TREE FROM MACY’S

We love this tree! The Material Girl tree — inspired by the original Material Girl — is young, fun and full of sparkle and shine, glitter and glitz. What more could a girl ask for?

THE GREG NORMAN CELEBRITY TREE FROM MACY’S

Christmas is in full swing with the Greg Norman tree! A perfect score for a pro collector, this whimsical masterpiece features a bevy of clubs, tees and golf balls and is destined to be the sought after trophy he’ll never forget.

THE RACHEL ROY CELEBRITY TREE FROM MACY’S

A celebration of yesterday and today, grace and form, the Rachel Roy tree is a rare vintage find! This 7-foot tall antique bust form gives way to a voluminous — and luminous — wired skirt, patterned with mercury glass ornaments and prancing reindeer in a forest of lights.

THE JESSICA SIMPSON CELEBRITY TREE FROM MACY’S

Let your holidays glitter, shimmer and shine! The Jessica Simpson tree is a brilliant winter tree with golden wire-wrapped branches, faux pearls, feathered friends and berry sprays — all atop a gilded pedestal urn.

THE MARTHA STEWART CELEBRITY TREE FROM MACY’S

Inspired by childhood memories and the most tempting treats of the season, the Martha Stewart tree is a sweeping blue spruce perched atop a grand cake stand, adorned with cool peppermint garlands, sweet candy canes and spicy gingerbread cookies. It may look good enough to eat, but this tree is just for looks!

THE DONALD J. TRUMP CELEBRITY TREE FROM MACY’S

The gold standard for the holidays, the Donald J. Trump tree is brilliant, handsome, rich and completely one-of-a-kind. A tower of golden bullion bars gleams with light for a Christmas vision that’s pure magic.

Now through Dec. 2, bidders are invited to visit macys.com/trees or step into a whimsical forest at Macy’s Herald Square where the trees will be displayed. While there will only be one auction winner for each tree, Macy’s stars have also designed signature holiday ornaments that will be available at all Macy’s stores and online at macys.com. These exclusive celebrity-inspired ornaments retail for $9.99, with 10 percent of the purchase price benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

"I’m very happy to be offering Macy’s customers an ornament designed especially to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation this holiday season,” said Martha Stewart. "The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a truly wonderful organization, embodying the spirit of giving. I hope our customers will take pleasure in buying our ornament so that children with life-threatening health problems can be granted their very important wishes."

Macy’s nostalgic "Believe” campaign is inspired by a letter written by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon in 1897 to the editor of The New York Sun inquiring about the existence of Santa. Newsman Francis P. Church responded with a poignantly worded essay on the importance of believing, including the famous line "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist …” This year, the "Believe” campaign launched on Nov. 6 and will run through Dec. 24. Believers of all ages are invited to write a letter to Santa and drop it at the "Believe Station” at their local Macy’s store. For each letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, up to $1 million, to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Editor’s Note: For Macy’s "Believe” campaign media materials, including all images for Macy’s Celebrity Tree Auction and Celebrity Ornament Collection, please visit: magicbulletmedia.com/MNR/MacysBelieve. For more information about Macy’s "Believe” campaign, visit macys.com/believe.

About Macy’s

Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy's stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks^® and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade^®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.

About the Make-A-Wish Foundation

The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Based in Phoenix, the Foundation is one of the world’s leading children’s charities, serving children in every community in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors and more than 25,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 38 minutes. It has granted more than 212,000 wishes in the United States since its inception in 1980. Visit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at www.wish.org and discover how you can share the power of a wish^®.

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