 Standing at the crossroads of fashion at Fifth Avenue and 58th Street, this New York retailing institution had its start in 1899 when Herman Bergdorf, an immigrant from Alsace, hired Edwin Goodman to work in his tailoring establishment. The two men created beautiful and stylish clothing for distinguished women in a salon inspired by Paris couture houses. Since then Bergdorf Goodman has steadfastly clung to its mission of providing the most chic clothes in the world under one roof. It boasts all the top designers, such as Armani, Chanel and Valentino - as well as Narcisio Rodriguez, Jil Sander and lesser-known labels. Add to that a tasteful home store collection, a vast assortment of cosmetics and perfume, and one of the best selections of jewelry in the city and, as long as you can afford it, you don't really need to shop anywhere else. |
