The first of many expansions was completed in 1978. A Southwest Wing, anchored by Bullock's Wilshire, was added. Neiman Marcus had also built a store adjacent to The Broadway. FASHION ISLAND now encompassed 1.2 million leasable square feet and housed seventy stores and services.

A vintage snapshot of the new Neiman Marcus at FASHION ISLAND. Dedicated in March 1978, it was the luxury retailer's first -and only- Orange County store.

Photo from https://www.shopfashionisland.com/50th