Bergdorf Goodman

Standing at the crossroads of fashion at Fifth Avenue and 58th Street in New York City, Bergdorf Goodman is known throughout the world for elegance, luxury, and superior service. Discover the evolution of this New York legend below:

2007 - Bergdorf Goodman commission's db clay to hand-print a batch of 110 custom card cases- All of which are limited edition, very unique and were made exclusively for Bergdorf Goodman. If you happen upon New York City in the coming months, stop by their beautiful storefront, have a look, and cop a feel for the card cases we recently painted just for them. Remember, only 110 will be available and in their store only...

2004 - BergdorfGoodman.com debuts in Fall 2004

2003 - New boutiques open for CHANEL, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, and Yves Saint Laurent.

2002 - Artisans and craftspeople begin a dramatic restoration of the Main Floor of the Women's Store.

1999 - The Beauty Level opens directly below the main floor, offering 15,000 square feet of luxury with eight spa rooms exclusively for facials, skincare consultations and special treatments, and Goodman's Cafe, serving lunch and afternoon tea.

1997 - Formerly the Goodman family residence, the penthouse atop the store, is converted into the John Barrett Salon and Susan Ciminelli Day Spa.

1990 - The Men's Store opens its doors directly across the street at 745 Fifth Avenue.

1986 - The Decorative Home on Seven is created to house antiques, porcelains, silver, crystal, linens, stationery, home furnishings, and delicacies from around the world. Today, the floor is home to Jane Stubbs' first-edition and one-of-a-kind books and prints, along with a special collection of books from Assouline. Luxury stationers Smythson of Bond Street, along with a bridal salon and gift registry, are also housed there.

1953 - Goodman retires as the most celebrated merchant of his time, with many accolades including the Legion of Honor from France.

1928 - Bergdorf Goodman moves to its present location, the former site of the great Cornelius Vanderbilt mansion. With Goodman's son, Andrew, as President, the store continues innovations such as an incomparable fur salon, the exclusive Bergdorf Goodman Number Nine perfume, and Miss Bergdorf, a ready-to-wear line for the younger customer.

1914 - Goodman is the first couturier to introduce ready-to-wear, making Bergdorf Goodman the destination for premier American and French fashion.

1906 - Goodman purchases the store from Bergdorf and moves to the site where Rockefeller Center now stands.

1899- Edwin Goodman works for Herman Bergdorf, an immigrant from Alsace, in his tailoring establishment just above Union Square in downtown Manhattan.