Comments on: Henri Bendel Ditches Apparel for Accessories and Beauty, Plans to Expand

By: jmarie08

jmarie08 — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:57:16 +0000

i agree. that is so smart because i think they do accessories and pretty things well. but not clothes….

By: dequincey

dequincey — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:59:38 +0000

I think this is a great idea. I find the marketplace at the high end dept stores (barneys, bergs) to be kindof underwhelming in an overwhelming way. I cant help but read the floors of these stores from the perspective of the overwrought buyers meetings where everyone has their annoying opinion and seasonal points are covered into the ground. This is why I love boutique shopping in NYC.. where if you visit a particular shop enough you get a feel for the vision of the smaller buying team and you can appreciate each handpicked item. I love Bendels new re-focus–it makes for a much more intimate and directive shopping experience. I also love their own line of bangles and handbags, which are reasonably priced in my opinion… I worked on the handbag launch and their design team is really fantastic. The bags are made of beautiful materials and sewn in Italy, with their sample makers working out of New York..so I also like that they are using domestic resources as well..

By: hblover

hblover — Sun, 17 May 2009 05:28:55 +0000

The Bendel Branded stores (4 other than new york) have been operating since september. Im assuming these test stores had something to do with the decision

By: Otter

Otter — Sat, 16 May 2009 01:46:48 +0000

Smart strategy. They have been heading that way for awhile now. I’ve noticed the clothes merch creeping away.

By: me

me — Sat, 16 May 2009 00:48:31 +0000

If I’m going to buy a luxury item its probably a bag or shoes. I’d be too worried about clothes getting ruined and you can’t really use them on a day-to-day basis like you could with shoes or bags. Well, best of luck to them.

By: Loquita

Loquita — Fri, 15 May 2009 22:47:34 +0000

I think that this is VERY smart…I was just at the NYC Bendel’s and I spent all of my time (and $) in the beauty and accessories sections, which were wonderfully edited! No complaints here.

By: supriapatel

supriapatel — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:55:58 +0000

the bendels in easton in columbus only sells accessories but it’s only henri bendel brand things…like their own purses candles gloves jewelry etc

By: Piper

Piper — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:55:22 +0000

I agree. I only get clothes at Saks, Bloomies and Macy’s etc but when it comes to NM, HB etc I can only buy accessories. Actually, I can’t really afford to buy accessories there but I save up and do anyway just because they always have the coolest and prettiest stuff and because I want to look like Blair LOL.