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Fashion Network
2 hours ago
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- Fashion Network
Printemps hosts Perelman Performing Arts Center announcement of DVF as next Icon of Culture
Having only been in lower Manhattan for under four months, Printemps New York is proving its good neighbor status and dedication to the Financial District. The French retailer opened its doors for an event to kick off the buzz for this fall's annual Perelman Performing Arts Center, aka PAC NYC's Icon of Culture Gala. Hosted by PAC chair and former Big Apple hizzoner Michael R. Bloomberg; supermodel, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Karlie Kloss; and Printemps Americas CEO, Thierry Prevost, the cocktail announced iconic fashion legend and Légion d'Honneur recipient Diane Von Furstenberg as the 2025 PAC NYC Icon of Culture at the upcoming October black-tie event to benefit the newly opened arts center. The event marks the second Icons of Culture fundraising gala. The kickoff event was held in the new French store—designed by French architect Laura Gonzales that defies the department store moniker— in its famous Red Room shoe salon and adjacent bar, one of five food and beverage locales in the store. While Von Furstenberg was out of town and unable to attend, DVF Studio's CEO, Graziano de Boni, and his wife, Valerie, and VP of philanthropy, Luisella Meloni, showed up in support of the pioneer female fashion designer. Von Furstenberg is being honored not only for her contributions to the city but her 50-year impact on fashion and her role as a mentor and advocate for girls and women around the world. Speaking to a crowd which included Fern Mallis, Derek Blasberg, Drena De Niro, Samantha and Caleigh Perelman, and Born This Way Foundation president and co-founder Cynthia Germanotta, and Lady Gaga's mother. Bloomberg called von Furstenberg "a towering figure in the arts and culture here in New York," adding, "She's one of the most influential names in fashion, an industry at the heart of our city's economy. She's been a tireless advocate for the industry and a generous philanthropist with her leadership on public projects like the High Line and the Statue of Liberty Museum. She's deeply committed to our city, and her support and investment have helped build a bright future here." Following his remarks, a visibly pregnant Karlie Kloss, a longtime collaborator and friend of von Furstenberg, spoke about her relationship with the designer. "I first met Diane when I was 15 years old in New York, and I remember being enamored with her elegance, her confidence, and her style. Diane has been one of my fiercest champions and greatest teachers throughout my career. I've learned so much from her, but especially to be unapologetically myself. She has shown us all what a purposeful life looks like, and I can't think of anyone more deserving of this award," said Kloss. Thierry Prevost, CEO of Printemps Americas, emphasized the brand's commitment to the downtown neighborhood: "Printemps is proud to contribute to the renewal of Lower Manhattan, a neighborhood whose vitality owes much to the vision and leadership of Mike Bloomberg. We're equally honored to host PAC at Printemps New York ahead of their October Icons of Culture Gala. This year, they have named Diane von Furstenberg - an icon of fashion and culture, and a woman whose bold spirit and lasting influence personify the values we stand for - as the 2025 award recipient." Provost reiterated the sentiment of Printemps's chairman Jean-Marc Bellaiche, who spoke to at the store's March opening about the area that "boasts Casa Cipriani, a performing arts center, fashion brands like Altuzarra and the cool crowd over at WSA, another architectural gem, the Beekman Hotel, good schools, green spaces, and Jean Georges Tin Building." At the time, Bellaiche doubled down on his conviction of the area. "We are convinced that this is a neighborhood of tomorrow. It's up and coming. It's more and more residential. The people and businesses that were here are different than 15 years ago. Now, it's not just bankers; it's fashion, it's tech, it's media, and it's all here. It's a vibrant community that is becoming more attractive for any New Yorker," he said. The 108th mayor of New York City was the connector for the event and spearheaded bringing the creatives together. Bloomberg's dedication to the area began when his term started in January of 2002, as the city was still reeling from the 9/11 attacks. The then-mayor and his administration were determined to bring the area back together and make it bigger and better, developing the typically work-only area into a 24-hour neighborhood with housing, parks, and new businesses. Part of the plan was the arts. The idea came to fruition with the help of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, who made the first central pledge, and Ronald Perelman, for which it was named. PAC NYC brings vibrant dancers, musicians, artists, filmmakers, and other creators from across New York City for performances and exhibitions.
Fashion Network
4 hours ago
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- Fashion Network
Printemps hosts Perelman Performing Arts Center announcement of DVF as next Icon of Culture
Having only been in lower Manhattan for under four months, Printemps New York is proving its good neighbor status and dedication to the Financial District. The French retailer opened its doors for an event to kick off the buzz for this fall's annual Perelman Performing Arts Center, aka PAC NYC's Icon of Culture Gala. Hosted by PAC chair and former Big Apple hizzoner Michael R. Bloomberg; supermodel, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Karlie Kloss; and Printemps Americas CEO, Thierry Prevost, the cocktail announced iconic fashion legend and Légion d'Honneur recipient Diane Von Furstenberg as the 2025 PAC NYC Icon of Culture at the upcoming October black-tie event to benefit the newly opened arts center. The event marks the second Icons of Culture fundraising gala. The kickoff event was held in the new French store—designed by French architect Laura Gonzales that defies the department store moniker— in its famous Red Room shoe salon and adjacent bar, one of five food and beverage locales in the store. While Von Furstenberg was out of town and unable to attend, DVF Studio's CEO, Graziano de Boni, and his wife, Valerie, and VP of philanthropy, Luisella Meloni, showed up in support of the pioneer female fashion designer. Von Furstenberg is being honored not only for her contributions to the city but her 50-year impact on fashion and her role as a mentor and advocate for girls and women around the world. Speaking to a crowd which included Fern Mallis, Derek Blasberg, Drena De Niro, Samantha and Caleigh Perelman, and Born This Way Foundation president and co-founder Cynthia Germanotta, and Lady Gaga's mother. Bloomberg called von Furstenberg "a towering figure in the arts and culture here in New York," adding, "She's one of the most influential names in fashion, an industry at the heart of our city's economy. She's been a tireless advocate for the industry and a generous philanthropist with her leadership on public projects like the High Line and the Statue of Liberty Museum. She's deeply committed to our city, and her support and investment have helped build a bright future here." Following his remarks, a visibly pregnant Karlie Kloss, a longtime collaborator and friend of von Furstenberg, spoke about her relationship with the designer. "I first met Diane when I was 15 years old in New York, and I remember being enamored with her elegance, her confidence, and her style. Diane has been one of my fiercest champions and greatest teachers throughout my career. I've learned so much from her, but especially to be unapologetically myself. She has shown us all what a purposeful life looks like, and I can't think of anyone more deserving of this award," said Kloss. Thierry Prevost, CEO of Printemps Americas, emphasized the brand's commitment to the downtown neighborhood: "Printemps is proud to contribute to the renewal of Lower Manhattan, a neighborhood whose vitality owes much to the vision and leadership of Mike Bloomberg. We're equally honored to host PAC at Printemps New York ahead of their October Icons of Culture Gala. This year, they have named Diane von Furstenberg - an icon of fashion and culture, and a woman whose bold spirit and lasting influence personify the values we stand for - as the 2025 award recipient." Provost reiterated the sentiment of Printemps's chairman Jean-Marc Bellaiche, who spoke to at the store's March opening about the area that "boasts Casa Cipriani, a performing arts center, fashion brands like Altuzarra and the cool crowd over at WSA, another architectural gem, the Beekman Hotel, good schools, green spaces, and Jean Georges Tin Building." At the time, Bellaiche doubled down on his conviction of the area. "We are convinced that this is a neighborhood of tomorrow. It's up and coming. It's more and more residential. The people and businesses that were here are different than 15 years ago. Now, it's not just bankers; it's fashion, it's tech, it's media, and it's all here. It's a vibrant community that is becoming more attractive for any New Yorker," he said. The 108th mayor of New York City was the connector for the event and spearheaded bringing the creatives together. Bloomberg's dedication to the area began when his term started in January of 2002, as the city was still reeling from the 9/11 attacks. The then-mayor and his administration were determined to bring the area back together and make it bigger and better, developing the typically work-only area into a 24-hour neighborhood with housing, parks, and new businesses. Part of the plan was the arts. The idea came to fruition with the help of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, who made the first central pledge, and Ronald Perelman, for which it was named. PAC NYC brings vibrant dancers, musicians, artists, filmmakers, and other creators from across New York City for performances and exhibitions.
Fashion Network
8 hours ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Printemps hosts Perelman Performing Arts Center announcement of DVF as next Icon of Culture
Having only been in lower Manhattan for under four months, Printemps New York is proving its good neighbor status and dedication to the Financial District. The French retailer opened its doors for an event to kick off the buzz for this fall's annual Perelman Performing Arts Center, aka PAC NYC's Icon of Culture Gala. Hosted by PAC chair and former Big Apple hizzoner Michael R. Bloomberg; supermodel, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Karlie Kloss; and Printemps Americas CEO, Thierry Prevost, the cocktail announced iconic fashion legend and Légion d'Honneur recipient Diane Von Furstenberg as the 2025 PAC NYC Icon of Culture at the upcoming October black-tie event to benefit the newly opened arts center. The event marks the second Icons of Culture fundraising gala. The kickoff event was held in the new French store—designed by French architect Laura Gonzales that defies the department store moniker— in its famous Red Room shoe salon and adjacent bar, one of five food and beverage locales in the store. While Von Furstenberg was out of town and unable to attend, DVF Studio's CEO, Graziano de Boni, and his wife, Valerie, and VP of philanthropy, Luisella Meloni, showed up in support of the pioneer female fashion designer. Von Furstenberg is being honored not only for her contributions to the city but her 50-year impact on fashion and her role as a mentor and advocate for girls and women around the world. Speaking to a crowd which included Fern Mallis, Derek Blasberg, Drena De Niro, Samantha and Caleigh Perelman, and Born This Way Foundation president and co-founder Cynthia Germanotta, and Lady Gaga's mother. Bloomberg called von Furstenberg "a towering figure in the arts and culture here in New York," adding, "She's one of the most influential names in fashion, an industry at the heart of our city's economy. She's been a tireless advocate for the industry and a generous philanthropist with her leadership on public projects like the High Line and the Statue of Liberty Museum. She's deeply committed to our city, and her support and investment have helped build a bright future here." Following his remarks, a visibly pregnant Karlie Kloss, a longtime collaborator and friend of von Furstenberg, spoke about her relationship with the designer. "I first met Diane when I was 15 years old in New York, and I remember being enamored with her elegance, her confidence, and her style. Diane has been one of my fiercest champions and greatest teachers throughout my career. I've learned so much from her, but especially to be unapologetically myself. She has shown us all what a purposeful life looks like, and I can't think of anyone more deserving of this award," said Kloss. Thierry Prevost, CEO of Printemps Americas, emphasized the brand's commitment to the downtown neighborhood: "Printemps is proud to contribute to the renewal of Lower Manhattan, a neighborhood whose vitality owes much to the vision and leadership of Mike Bloomberg. We're equally honored to host PAC at Printemps New York ahead of their October Icons of Culture Gala. This year, they have named Diane von Furstenberg - an icon of fashion and culture, and a woman whose bold spirit and lasting influence personify the values we stand for - as the 2025 award recipient." Provost reiterated the sentiment of Printemps's chairman Jean-Marc Bellaiche, who spoke to at the store's March opening about the area that "boasts Casa Cipriani, a performing arts center, fashion brands like Altuzarra and the cool crowd over at WSA, another architectural gem, the Beekman Hotel, good schools, green spaces, and Jean Georges Tin Building." At the time, Bellaiche doubled down on his conviction of the area. "We are convinced that this is a neighborhood of tomorrow. It's up and coming. It's more and more residential. The people and businesses that were here are different than 15 years ago. Now, it's not just bankers; it's fashion, it's tech, it's media, and it's all here. It's a vibrant community that is becoming more attractive for any New Yorker," he said. The 108th mayor of New York City was the connector for the event and spearheaded bringing the creatives together. Bloomberg's dedication to the area began when his term started in January of 2002, as the city was still reeling from the 9/11 attacks. The then-mayor and his administration were determined to bring the area back together and make it bigger and better, developing the typically work-only area into a 24-hour neighborhood with housing, parks, and new businesses. Part of the plan was the arts. The idea came to fruition with the help of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, who made the first central pledge, and Ronald Perelman, for which it was named. PAC NYC brings vibrant dancers, musicians, artists, filmmakers, and other creators from across New York City for performances and exhibitions.
Wall Street Journal
02-04-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
New York's Hottest New Department Store Has Almost No Tech
The latest shopping experience in lower Manhattan is a 54,000-square-foot temple to Parisian style with a technology outlook that seems almost fin de siècle. Printemps New York, an outpost of the famed French department store, is starting out with minimal screens inside, no shopping app and no e-commerce website. The store is betting on an old-fashioned, face-to-face shopping experience as its killer app for drawing business. 'Originally when we were conceptualizing the whole thing, screens were everywhere,' said Mary Jane Puangco, chief experience officer of Printemps America. That changed during the design process. 'It didn't feel right…The vibe we want here is a bit more people interacting with people. We didn't want people looking at their screens.' The strategy runs counter to the tech-focused experiences retailers have been driving over the past decade. Retailers have invested in apps that send alerts when shoppers enter stores, scattered QR codes offering more information on products and armed associates with smartphones to order products online when they're not available in person. Some have gone as far as installing 'connected fitting rooms' with features like buttons that shoppers can press to request a different size. Store websites meanwhile have become kitted out with digital shopping assistants and virtual try-on experiences. The attempt to merge the physical and digital experiences has even spawned a cringey marketing term: phygital. But so far it hasn't been enough to rescue an industry that's been bleeding market share to lower-priced discount stores over the past couple of decades, said Citi's senior retail analyst, Paul Lejuez. 'Mostly what we've seen is closing stores and shrinking the size of the chain,' he said. While the discount stores can offer a treasure hunt-like experience for in-person visitors, department stores still lack a compelling value proposition to bring people to physical locations, according to Lejuez. And in fact, a lot of the digitally-enabled in-store experiences are simply annoying, said Don Scheibenreif, vice president and distinguished analyst at research firm Gartner. 'Retailers are just struggling to find ways to engage customers while they're in the store,' Scheibenreif said. Printemps is focused on creating that in-person value proposition with experiences that include archival fashion exhibits, an on-site spa and champagne tastings. The store is taking a risk by potentially alienating a group of consumers that might initially want to shop online or look at an app, and are used to that type of experience, Scheibenreif added. 'It's definitely a bold move,' he said. But technology is not completely absent from the Printemps experience. The store currently has four screens, with plans for four more, all designed to help guests find their way around. But they're often tucked away in corners rather than made a main focus. There is a website, but it is more inspired by the websites of New York's Museum of Modern Art, the Louvre and the Disney theme parks, which entice people to visit in person, than the traditional grid of products you see on a retailer's site, said Alex Levin, founding partner of design and tech studio L+R, which designed the site. And definitely don't expect any AI chatbots. There are some strong technology foundations behind the scenes, however. Levin said the website is fully integrated with the in-store screens, meaning that any tweaks made to one will automatically update on the other. Integrations like this are typically a heavy lift, but Levin said it was possible because Printemps New York built all its back-end technology from the ground up rather than using existing digital infrastructure from France. Levin also said he used Apple Vision Pro to determine the dimensions of the in-store screens before construction. An e-commerce site is slated to launch in the fall, after the store has had enough of a chance to sell consumers on the in-store experience, said Puangco, the Printemps America executive. The company also anticipates releasing an app at some point. Visitors in the meantime will find that the New York location is designed to mimic a French apartment, with rooms themed to evoke a salon, a boudoir, a playroom and so on. The jewel of the store is the 'Red Room,' an interior landmark built in 1931 whose walls are lined with over 3 million hand-painted tiles. It now houses Printemps's shoe selection. Levin said Printemps's choice to let the experience stand on its own without an overwhelming amount of tech will set it apart from other retail competitors. 'They would just wrap this entire room with a screen,' he said, indicating the Red Room. 'It'd be like the Sphere in Vegas.' Write to Isabelle Bousquette at
Forbes
22-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Printemps New York Debut Delivers French American Style
Jean Marc Bellaiche and Parker Posey at the opening of Printemps New York. One Wall Street just got a new tenant with a French accent. The eagerly anticipated opening of Printemps New York, which means spring in the Gallic language, arrived to kick off the new season. To mark the occasion, chairman of the department store group Jean-Marc Bellaiche hosted a VIP event Thursday and ribbon cutting Friday morning co-hosted by Anna Wintour. At the soirèe, with champagne flowing, Printemps-branded ice sculpture raw bar, and hors d'ouerves hotshot Haitian American chef Grégory Gourdet. Guests perused the breathtaking space designed by French architect Laura Gonzales, who gave the space a modern Art-Nouveau. caught up with Bellaiche prior to the executives hosting duties, including introducing Noah Cyrus, who serenaded the crowd and escorting Parker Posey and Katie Holmes on tours. Printemps New York Architect Laura Gonzalez and Culinary Director Gregory Gourdet Bellaiche noted that the key difference between the Paris flagship and the New York location is its culinary offerings, orchestrated by Gourdet. "It is different, and it's the same. It's different because the size is much smaller, but the focus on food is stronger. We have a robust food offering in Paris, but it's so big. To have five restaurants in the small space is something else," Bellaiche. Small is relative though as the space measures over 43,000 square feet. He also noted that the space lacks the brand boutiques. However, there is a dedicated Jacquemus salon for the opening. Typical store aisles are also undetectable. To enter on Broadway and to reach the whole store whose first floor is a series of open displays—such as terrazzo vitrines and podiums to display accessories and scattered clothing racks plus three of the eateries—and tour the whole store is an up and down journey via escalators or elevators. The lobby of New York's largest commercial-to-residency building conversion sits between the ground level. "The flow of the consumer journey is completely free. There are no lanes when you enter the salon; we don't tell you where to go," Bellaiche continued. Katie Holmes at Printemps New York. "There are many similarities—the attention to aesthetics, the architecture. Paris is the most beautiful store; this one is even more beautiful, and there is a lot of tribute to Paris here. For example, we brought the fresco by Atelier Roma from France, which Paris inspired. Origami birds are flying in the window by artist Charles Kaisin, who we work with in Paris, too," he noted. Judging by the design and culinary offerings alone, the undertaking was nothing less than a Herculean. "What is tough is that when you open a store in a new country, you open a country. So, you start from scratch with new systems. You form a business too, a new enterprise, warehouse, everything is new. That's a challenge. The construction was also a big challenge, but overall, it went very smoothly," he said. In a welcome speech later, Bellaiche called out Jeffrey Yachmetz of Dilmon LLC for the trouble-free build-out. Midway through the fete, Bellaiche spoke to the crowd from an Art Nouveau-inspired 'gazebos'. "You all need to know how to pronounce 'Printemps'; there will be a test later," the chairman said as he continued to school the crowd. "We have been reinventing retail since 1865, and this store is no exception. In Paris, we were the first to use electricity and put an elevator in the store. Imagine coming to the store to experience the first time your body is lifted from the ground. We put a ski slope on the rooftop of Printemps Paris before. First to showcase Karl Lagerfeld and Marc Jacobs behind our windows. We know what innovation means, and as a start-up of 160 years, we are proud of this," he continued, uttering that the new store's tagline is, 'This is not a department store.' Noah Cyrus performing at Printemps New York "This is a French apartment in the heart of NY, where French curation meets American hospitality. In France, we know beauty and art, but we aren't good at welcoming people; we are aloof and distant, so let's take the best of American warmth, welcoming, and 'hello welcome to NY' approach at Printemps New York where shopping meets culture art experience and food. Similarly, both Paris and New York have landmark status. "It's a tough market, and competition is crowded, but there are four reasons we can bring something to the NYC retail scene. One is architecture, such as the one we inherited: the red room made by muralist Hildreth Meière in 1931 [it was originally made for the Irving Trust Company and closed to the public after 9/11] and the architecture that we built with star architect Laura Gonzales," he said. "The second is a product you will all buy tomorrow when we officially open at 11 AM. Twenty-five percent are new to New York City or hard to find. The third is restaurants, so I want to thank Grégory Gourdet, our executive chef, for participating in this adventure. The last differentiating factor is the programming. This story will be ever-changing. We'll have conferences, talks, pop-ups, so stay tuned for more reason to come to Printemps," he concluded. The welcoming spirit was undoubtedly the staff of a mosaic of New Yorkers from all generations, each with impressive luxury CVs who were polar opposites of early-Aughts snobbish retail associates—hello Jeffrey's New York—epitomized in an SNL skit. These eager fashion experts were friendly and knowledgeable, and they even cut a fine rug to the DJ stylings of Francesca Keller, daughter of fashion editor Elissa Santisi, as the party raged past 11 PM. According to Bellaiche, Printemps defied the New York post-pandemic good retail help dearth. "Well, first, people are proud to work for a gem like this store. This is an extra motivation. We train them on the storytelling this store is full of. We want salespeople to be strong storytellers who know the story of Jules and Augustine Jaluzot and Printemps," Ballaiche explained. Storytelling includes thw history of One Wall Street, formerly a bank, the Irving Trust Company, and consists of the store's piece de resistance, the Red Room, which houses the stores' women's shoes. Other highlights are a 'beauty corridor' and one room dedicated to impeccable designer and Haute Couture vintage. According to US CEO Laura Lendrum promised more labels post-opening due to the typical merchandise ship dates in relation to the late March opening. But its heavy on French brands such as Balenciaga, Coperni, Ami and others scarce to find stateside. Late payments to vendors have become quite commonplace in the US though it's not a practice brands selling to Printemps New York will endure."In this way, we will be more French," Ballaiche assured. Bellaiche is also confident that the third time is a charm for the beleaguered downtown whose redevelopment plans have been thwarted by 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, and, more recently, the pandemic which saw residents paying five-figure rents flee the city. Today, the area boasts Casa Cipriani, a performing arts center, fashion brands like Altuzarra and the cool crowd over at WSA, another architectural gem, the Beekman Hotel, good schools, green spaces, and Jean Georges Tin Building, however beleaguered it may be. 'We are convinced that this is a neighborhood of tomorrow. It's up and coming. It's more and more residential. The people and businesses that were here are different than 15 years ago. Now it's no just bankers, it's fashion, it's tech, it's media, it's all here. It's really a vibrant community and becoming more attractive for any New Yorker.' Judging by the space and its offering, it will be a chic New Yorker.
