Scottsdale Fashion Square

Barneys New York will open its doors in Scottsdale, Arizona on October 15, 2009 (more details here). The new 60,000 square foot store on two levels is located at Scottsdale Fashion Square shopping center.

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The Manhattan-based specialty retailer founded in 1923, may well be the best known luxury emporium in the world. Barneys is easily recognized by its bright red awnings and iconic black shopping bags. The store interior is a unique juxtaposition of design, whimsical display and a sophisticated gallery-like environment. The Barneys window displays, designed by creative director Simon Doonan, are world famous. Barneys is also renowned for creative advertising campaigns, original holiday themes, and philanthropic causes ranging from the arts to the environment.

The Merchandise
Barneys New York’s merchandise edit is legendary. The Barneys buyer’s goal is to exceed the expectations of customers with exceptional and exclusive designer product. Barneys New York is well-known as the best place to go for new designers. A co-sponsor of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund since it was established in 2003, Barneys has consistently supported emerging designers including Derek Lam, Doo Ri, Proenza Schouler, Rodarte, Thakoon, Trovata, and Thom Browne, among many others.

Highlights of the new store include women’s designer collections from Balenciaga, Derek Lam, Dries van Noten, Givenchy, Lanvin, Nina Ricci, Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, The Row, a shop for Valextra fine leather goods, and expansive jewelry and accessories areas with offerings from Linda Lee Johnson, Sharon Khazzam, Mark Davis and Munnu, among many others.

5,000 square feet of the store is devoted to women’s shoes alone, with offerings in the spacious salon from Alaïa, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Christian Louboutin, Givenchy, Lanvin, and YSL, among many others.

Cosmetics, skincare and fragrances, home to Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle among many other exclusive offerings from Byredo, Cire Trudon, Serge Lutens, 3 LAB, By Terry, T. le Clerc and Dr. Sebagh will be on the lower level.

Barneys CO-OP, the wayward offspring of Barneys New York, features contemporary apparel, shoes, and accessories from emerging designers and an extensive selection of denim in an industrial style environment that breaks from the store’s more refined, upscale atmosphere. The women’s lines in CO-OP will include Rag & Bone, Alexander Wang, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Current/Elliott, among many others.

Men’s wear will feature designer collections, contemporary sportswear and outerwear, men’s CO-OP, tailored clothing, luxury sportswear, furnishings and accessories, and shoes.

Highlights of men’s designer collections include Dior Homme by Kris Van Assche, Dries van Noten, and Paul Smith Exclusive (available only at Barneys New York). Men’s shoes will offer Fiorentini + Baker, Harris, Tod’s, and exclusive designs for Barneys from Converse, among many others.

The men’s lines in CO-OP will include Burkman Bros, Engineered Garments, Naked & Famous, and Vince, among many others. Luxury sportswear for men features the Barneys New York collection, Bamford, and Etro, among many others. Barneys is well known as a destination for men’s Formalwear, everything needed for black tie, and Barneys New York’s signature Made-to-Measure services for the perfect fit, featuring custom details and exclusive fabrics. Men’s tailored clothing will feature Battistoni and Kiton among many others.

Chelsea Passage features gifts for the home, decorative items, coffee-table books, stationery, art glass, luxurious pillows and throws, and much more.

The Services
Mark Strausman, Managing Director of Fred’s restaurants at Barneys New York stores, will oversee the Scottsdale outpost. The upper level 4,800 square foot brasserie, with interior designed by David Schefer and Eve-Lynn Schoenstein of David Schefer Design, LLC features a vaulted woodwork ceiling and a bay of wrap around windows offering eastern and mountain views. There is a separate porte cocher entrance, as well as an express elevator from the parking garage to take diners directly up to the restaurant, which will remain open for dinner after store closing. Italian-American (Traditional) cuisine with an emphasis on healthful local ingredients. Open for Lunch and Dinner, Monday-Friday. Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner on Saturday and Sunday.

Personal Shopping services will be offered to customers needing assistance with an entire wardrobe or help with time-saving expertise in any area of the store including fine jewelry, accessories, and gift giving. The service is complimentary and best arranged by appointment. Customers who use Barneys’ personal shoppers will be pampered within spacious residential-style suites equipped with lounges and private fitting rooms featuring Barneys’ luxe and eccentric mood-enhancing interiors.

The Architecture
In order to realize the Barneys vision for the new Scottsdale store, David New, Barneys New York’s Executive Vice President of Creative Services and his Store Design team collaborated on the project with global design firm Gensler. While the overall store design contains many of the signature features of Barneys New York stores, including long open floor plans, a gallery-like interior and monumental staircase, the Scottsdale store has its own character, including nods to the local environment. The exterior features Sierra stone with visible striations as a salute to the South West. The tonal gray, white and blue marble lends a cool and tranquil feeling to the main floor. Some original features of the store are the modern design of the monumental steel and glass sculptural staircase that connects the two floors and a glass box entryway on the facade, smoothly connecting outside to the inside. The flooring throughout is a notable design highlight: the spacious open layout shows off intricate geometric patterns and materials including mosaic tile and beautiful woods such as teak. Each floor has its own unique design and character and use of rich materials.

The Manager
Diane Schwartz is the vice-president and general manager of the store. She was formerly the department manager for women’s designer collections at the Barneys New York Las Vegas store.

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