Why go
Bloomingdale’s began in 1872 and moved to its present Lexington Avenue and 59th Street site in 1886, expanding until the flagship occupied the full block. The large, multi-building interior reflects more than a century of additions rather than the uniform plan of a modern shopping centre.
What you will find
Fashion, shoes, handbags, beauty, jewellery and home collections spread through floors that mix broad department-store ranges with individual designer spaces. Personal stylists, beauty appointments and tailoring add service, while the home floors preserve the store’s long association with furnished display rooms and interior design.
Before you go
The Little Brown Bag, introduced in 1973, became a recognizable New York shopping emblem, and the Lexington Avenue windows remain a changing public display. Because departments and brands move between renovations, the official store directory and appointment pages provide the dependable current layout.
