Barneys New York
Dates
- Existence: 1923-2019
Biography
Barneys New York was founded in 1923 by Barney Pressman in New York City as a men's clothing store. Barney's son, Fred, transformed the store into a luxury retail destination by introducing designers such as Hubert de Givenchy and Pierre Cardin to their customers. Barneys introduced women's clothing and accessories to their stock in the 1970s. The company filed for bankruptcy in the mid-1990s. Since then, they've undergone a series of owners. In 2019 Barneys shuttered for good, with its name being licensed by Saks Fifth Avenue.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Maria Chammah Oral History collection of Barneys Personnel, 2024
This collection holds 25 oral history interviews of personnel and patrons of the Barneys New York department store. Interviews were conducted by Maria Chammah. Interview subjects are: Melissa Cohen; Michael Skidmore; Neil Kraft; Ruth Roberti; Steven Sicular; Suzi Jones; and Tracy Smith.
Retail Stores - Barney's, 1973-1993, 1973-1993
Photocopied, pasted, and laminated articles concerning the retailer Barney's, including articles from Chelsea Clinton News. Folder also includes a promotional brochure and a catalog.
Video collection, 1978-2006
Videos about Zandra Rhodes, her life, and her fashion designs including television appearances, fashion shows, museum visits, and interviews. Some were choreographed or directed by Derek Jarman and Ron Link and includes interviews with Joan Agajanian Quinn.