Bloomingdale's is a historic American luxury department store founded in 1861 by brothers Joseph and Lyman Bloomingdale in New York City's Lower East Side. Initially specializing in hoop skirts and European fashions, it evolved into one of the nation's first department stores, known for its wide variety of high-end apparel and home goods. The brand is synonymous with fashion innovation, launching renowned designers like Ralph Lauren and Perry Ellis, and is celebrated for its theatrical retail ex...
periences, iconic marketing campaigns, and creative packaging such as the first designer shopping bags. Bloomingdale's flagship store on 59th Street and Lexington Avenue became a cultural destination by the 1970s, attracting celebrities and fashion enthusiasts alike. Today, Bloomingdale's continues
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