Henri Bendel
Just when you thought you couldn’t find another high-end luxury department store in NYC, you come across Henri Bendel, one of the city’s most exclusive boutiques. Founded by its name sake in 1895, Henri Bendel has long been the place to shop in NYC, attracting clients from the Astor and Vanderbilt families. Legend even has it that Henri Bendel was home to New York City’s first ever fashion show... talk about trend setting! The hottest up and coming designers can always be found at Henri Bendel, so why be a slave to last year’s looks? Check out what Henri Bendel has to offer during your upcoming vacation.
Henri Bendel has a long tradition of providing customers with the finest selection of imported and local designer fashions. Customers will find all of their favourite names here include Chanel, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana. But that’s not all you’ll find displayed on the svelte window mannequins. Bendel is also known for showcasing some of the industries brightest up and coming talents. Celebrities like Anna Sui and Stephen Burrows credit Bendel for kick starting their careers, along with dozens of other recognizable designer names.
Customers will find plenty of selection inside Henri Bendel, not to mention a wide variety of merchandise. On the ground floor be sure to watch for great beauty buys including cosmetics by MAC, Kevyn Aucoin and Mally Beauty. Handbags are also located on this floor, along with hair accessories. Head up the spiral staircase to the mezzanine and you’ll discover a beautiful Chanel beauty shop, as well as a startling selection of vintage and new Chanel eyewear. The second floor is dedicated to perfume, jewelry and designer lines. Lovely lingerie and loungewear is located on the third floor, while customers will find the flagship Frederic Fekkai salon on floor four. Just make sure you have enough room in your Manhattan car rental for all of your good finds! A large SUV rental or a luxury car rental from Prestige Car Rental should give you plenty of space for your purchases.
If your stomach starts to get antsy during your shopping excursion in this luxury department store in NYC, don’t worry. Customers will find a delicious selection of sandwiches, soups and salads inside Alison Nelson’s Chocolate Bar on the third floor. But that’s not all; Alison’s is also home to a host of bars, bon bons and assorted confections. You won’t be disappointed with the fare you’ll find here – Chocolate Bar was recently awarded the Best Dessert in New York City by Citysearch, as well as the Best Chocolate Store by TimeOut New York.
Yes – even the bathrooms are worth taking note of at Henri Bendel. Located in the basement level, these immaculate facilities are decorated in the patented brown and white Henri Bendel motif, providing shoppers with a sumptuous European-like toilette. The bathrooms are practically bigger than the average New York studio apartment, and just wait until you see the powder room. Behold perfection.
You will find the Henri Bendel Store at 712 Fifth Avenue near the intersection of 56th Street. If you have any questions concerning the store, please call 212-247-1100. Henri Bendel was awarded a Best of New York Award back in 2003 for the Best Selection of Women’s Dresses. Sorry fellas, Henri Bendel doesn’t have a men’s department. If you’re looking for high end menswear you’ll have to head down the street to the Bergdorf Goodman Men’s Store.
