The limited-edition 150th
anniversary book from Bloomingdale's offers a decade-by-decade look
back at the legendary store
NEW
YORK, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/
-- Bloomingdale's today announced the release of its book
honoring its 150th anniversary and the mark the iconic retailer has
had on fashion and culture. The book, hitting shelves on
November 17, is an exploration of the
Bloomingdale's brand and how the icon of 59th Street captured the
spirit of New York, with a
decade-by-decade look back at the legendary store and the birth of
American style.
This exclusive book explores the Bloomingdale's brand in
relation to American fashion and pop culture over the last century
and a half, illustrating how the retailer has been a leading
institution in retail, designer partnerships, advertising and
marketing initiatives, and philanthropic programs.
Opening with a forward crafted by Harper's Bazaar
Editor-in-Chief, Samira Nasr, the
book highlights how Bloomingdale's
has evolved from hoop skirts and hats to a landmark for fashion,
innovation, and community. The 250 pages of imagery showcase the
progression of American fashion through the lens of the
Bloomingdale's brand including interviews and quotes from over 100
distinguished designers and notable Bloomingdale's alumni, as well
as groundbreaking fashion from the retailer that transformed the
industry.
"We are so proud to see this labor of love come to life," stated
Bloomingdale's Chief Marketing
Officer Frank Berman. "The 150th
Anniversary Book is an archival journey through images and
first-hand accounts from some of the individuals that played such
an incredible role in our history. While we celebrate our past, the
future has never been brighter, and we are so thrilled to
commemorate this tremendous milestone in such a way that will live
on for years to come."
Bloomingdale's collaborated
with Melcher Media to create the limited-edition Bloomingdale's 150th anniversary
book. For those looking to own a piece of history, the book will be
available in "Standard" and "Deluxe" editions for purchase at
Bloomingdale's stores and online
at www.bloomingdales.com. The Deluxe edition of the book includes a
luxe slipcase stamped with a gold illustration of the
59th Street flagship store. The Standard edition will
retail for $75, and the Deluxe
edition will retail for $125.
About Bloomingdale's
Bloomingdale's is America's only
nationwide, full-line, upscale department store. A division of
Macy's, Inc. (NYSE: M), it currently operates 34 Bloomingdale's
stores, and 20 Bloomingdale's The Outlet stores in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, New Jersey,
New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. In addition, Bloomingdale's has an international presence
with a location in Dubai and
Kuwait. Founded in 1872, the
iconic retailer is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Be
sure to follow @bloomingdales on social media, become a Loyallist,
and for more information, or to shop any time, visit
www.bloomingdales.com
Media Contact: bloomingdales@finnpartners.com
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