Macy's has transformed the men's floor of its New York City flagship with new brands and curated assortments. The reimagined concept features new products and brands, as well as a curated space highlighting trends called "The Park."

The 14,500-sq.-ft. main floor space has been updated to appeal to fashion-conscious, urban customers. Along with a more on-trend setting, Macy's has added such brands as Scotch & Soda and Coach men's apparel to the mix, and a premium denim zone with J Brand, 7 For All Mankind, Fidelity, and Naked & Famous Denim.

The Park, a 4,500-sq.-ft. hub within the redesigned men's department, is home to on-trend pieces including apparel, accessories, shoes and more from a revolving selection of new and popular brands. The assortment, which refreshes every eight to 12 weeks, provides shoppers the opportunity to build outfits from head-to-toe.

"Macy's curated assortment inspires our customer to express himself through fashion, while showing him how to effortlessly wear head-to-toe looks," said Durand Guion, vice president of Macy's fashion office. In addition to its in-store presence at the Herald Square store, 'The Park' selection can also be accessed online at macys.com/thepark.

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Opened in the summer 2019, Harrods' new Dining Hall marks the third phase of the monumental restoration of the store's iconic Food Halls. Formerly known as the Meat & Fish Hall, the new Dining Hall offers you the chance to enjoy produce sourced directly from the Roastery & Bake Hall – the first phase of the two-year transformation project, which opened in November 2018 – and the Fresh Market Hall – the second phase, which opened in late 2018.


The central Wine Bar offers an international wine list curated by Harrods' expert team and more than 100 wines served by the glass and access, via an iPad, to some 1,000 bottles from the Fine Wines & Spirits department. Bar snacks, as well as special dishes from Caviar House & Prunier, are also available to complement the wide range of cuvées.


The new Sushi Bar, headed up by Eddie Lim of the Mango Tree group, offers speciality nigiri served with truffle yuzu or traditional soy.


Specialising in seasonal takes on traditional Italian recipes, the daily changing menu at the Pasta Bar showcases the produce delivered that morning, complemented by fresh handmade pasta and staple hero dishes.

The Fish Bar champions the best of British fish and seafood from the Fresh Market Hall, ethically caught and directly sourced by Harrods fish buyers and fishmongers. Key dishes include signature Harrods fish and chips, ceviche, a catch of the day, and smoked salmon from the Faroe Islands, all beautifully served.

The Grill showcases the finest locally sourced meats, ranging from dry-aged beef, Wagyu and rotisserie chicken to seasonal game.


Inspired by its heritage – Harrods was founded as a wholesale grocer and tea merchant in east London in 1834 – the Grade II* listed Dining Hall has been sensitively modernised by David Collins Studio, elevated to new levels of luxury while keeping its most recognisable décor elements, such as the tiles and roundels from the 1920s.

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Saks' New York flagship Grand Renovation are integral pieces of its new business model, creating the ultimate shopping destination in New York City with unparalleled service and merchandise. It has reimagined the department store concept with the revolutionary migration of beauty to the second floor in May 2018, allowing for the handbag and leather goods assortment to triple in size on the main floor.

The recent opening of the main floor and the completion of The Vault (see below) are the latest step in Saks' New York flagship $250 million Grand Renovation, and follows:

• L'Avenue at Saks, an upscale Parisian dining experience in store designed by Philippe Starck; the destination marks the first venture for L'Avenue outside Paris (February 2019 -see below)
• Beauty on 2, an experiential makeup, skincare, fragrance and wellness destination (May 2018)
• Jewelry on 2, the jewelry lover's ultimate destination featuring a mix of established and emerging jewelry designers (May 2018)
• L3 Designer, a one-of-a-kind destination for extraordinary fashion from around the world (September 2017)
• L5, The Collective and The Advance, a destination for fresh contemporary fashion (Summer 2017)
• L4, home to designer collections (August 2016)
• Select shops in 10022-SHOE on 8, Saks' famed shoe salon so big it needed its own zip code (2015)

Saks is set to debut the additional phase of the Grand Renovation later in 2019: men.

The design agency

In a redesign of Saks Fifth Avenue's renowned flagship, Gensler agency collaborated with the Saks Fifth Avenue Design and Planning team on blending the company's heritage with the latest innovations to redefine the customer's journey. The teams realized the new vision for the iconic ground floor by creating openings in the floor and ceiling to unite the cellar, first, and second levels. The atrium becomes a stage for interior visual elements, art installations, and live performances. Custom terrazzo flooring along with transparent and opaque high-design fixturing guides the customer down runway-inspired aisles. The women's designer floors and Fifth Avenue Club, expanded to encompass floors three and four, feature gallery-like spaces that highlight Saks' collection.

The escalator

As a centerpiece of the overhaul, Saks unveiled a new escalator created by Dutch firm OMA and designed by Rem Koolhaas. Iridescent dichroic film coating the escalators changes colors when viewed from different angles in the flagship. OMA's stair connects the ground, first and lower levels of Saks Fifth Avenue and creates a diamond-shaped atrium, with the first floor visible from the ground level.

The Vault

The Vault is a new floor dedicated to fine jewelry and watches. Located on the lower level, the new environment offers customers an exclusive, private jewelry shopping experience. The Vault houses a preeminent assortment of more than 25 brands, 20 of which are new to Saks New York, including one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces, as well as the largest selection of men's watches Saks has ever offered.

The Vault is accessed by a Rem Koolhaas-designed escalator, creating seamless access between the recently completed main floor, as well as Beauty and Jewelry on 2. The department features six high fine jewelry shop-in-shops, eight vendor-designed watch shops, and two additional private VIP rooms. The Vault also includes the International Lounge, which offers a multilingual concierge service for global visitors, daily store tours and jewelry and watch repair services. A centrally located Exhibition Space will serve as an area to feature brand partners, guest curators, special collaborations and more.

The restaurant

Back in February 2019, Saks Fifth Avenue unveiled L'Avenue, a Philippe Starck–designed restaurant that presents vintage Parisian glamour with a contemporary edge. The restaurant, whichspan two of the upper floors of the department store and is accessible from the store's ninth floor or via a street-level entrance at 8 East 50th Street, offers two unique settings for diners —The Salon and The Chalet. Separating the space into two aesthetic zones feels on-brand for Starck, who has been known to explore a range of different styles for projects that come together in an almost dreamlike cornucopia of ideas.

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