Bal Harbour SHOPS

9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, Florida 305.866.0311 www.balharbourshops.com

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Store Directory
specialty
department
stores
NEIMAN MARCUS
305.865.6161
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
305.865.1100
women’s fashion
A PEA IN THE POD 305.866.7044
AGENT PROVOCATEUR 305.865.3909
ANNe fONTAINE 305.861.2771
CELINE 305.866.1888
CHANEL 305.868.0550
CHLOÉ WINTER 2007
DIOR 305.867.1900
EMILIO PUCCI 305.866.7742
ESCADA 305.867.9283
INTERMIX 305.993.1232
JIKI 305.861.4060
LUCA LUCA 305.867.0407
MAX MARA 305.867.2210
Oscar de la Renta 305.868.7986
ST. JOHN 305.868.3001
TORY BURCH 305.867.7469
VERA 305.868.6162 MARC JACOBS 305.864.2626
WOLFORD 305.868.4044
men’s & women’s fashion
BOTTEGA VENETA 305.864.6247
BROOKS BROTHERS 305.865.8686
Custo Barcelona 305.864.0426
D&G 305.866.7676
DOLCE & GABBANA 305.866.0503
DOMENICO VACCA 305.864.3730
EMPORIO ARMANI 305.868.2113
FENDI 305.861.7114
GIORGIO ARMANI 305.861.1515
GUCCI 305.868.6504
HERMÈS 305.868.0118
JUST CAVALLI 305.861.5151
J.W. COOPER 305.861.4180
LACOSTE 305.867.0530
LORO PIANA FALL 2007
LOUIS VUITTON 305.866.4470
LULU couture 305.865.0040
lulu 305.868.1845
OXYGENE 305.864.0202
PAUL & SHARK 305.868.8588
PLUS IT 305.866.1460
PRADA 305.864.9111
RALPH LAUREN 305.861.2059
ROBERTO CAVALLI 305.865.1749
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO 305.866.8166
THOMAS PINK 305.864.0666
VALENTINO 305.867.1215
VERSACE 305.864.0044
YVES SAINT LAURENT 305.868.4424
Men’s fashion
BRIONI SPRING 2007
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA 305.865.8652
GALTRUCCO 305.866.0477
VILEBREQUIN 305.861.4022
ZEGNA SPORT 305.867.5955
Shoes
ADDICT 305.864.1099
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI 305.868.0133
JIMMY CHOO 305.864.3656
SERGIO ROSSI 305.864.3643
TOD’S 305.867.9399
Jewelry
Audemars Piguet 305.864.6776
BuLGARi 305.861.8898
CARTIER 305.864.8793
CHANEL JOAILLERIE 305.868.2404
CHOPARD 305.868.8626
D’AVEN 305.861.4000
DAVID YURMAN 305.867.1772
GrAff Jewelers 305.993.1212
HARRY WINSTON 786.206.6657
JUDITH RIPKA 305.993.5211
PIAGET 305.861.5475
TIFFANY & CO. 305.864.1801
TOURNEAU 305.866.4312
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 305.866.0899
WOMEN’S/CHILDREN’S & HOME
CALYPSO CHRISTIANE CELE 305.866.8202
children’s wear
GAP KIDS 305.867.3448
MINI OXYGENE 305.868.4499
books, galleries,
gifts & home
BOOKS & BOOKS 305.864.4241
CHRISTOFLE 305.864.0330
FUTURETRONICS 305.867.1818
LALIQUE 305.861.5211
OPERA GALLERY 305.868.3337
PRATESI 305.861.5677
restaurants
BAL HARBOUR BISTRO 305.861.4544
CARPACCIO 305.867.7777
LA GOULUE 305.865.2181
LEA’S TEA ROOM & bistro 305.868.0901
PANINI CAFE 305.868.8680
SANTA FE 305.861.0938
ZODIAC AT NM 305.865.6161
personal care/services
AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL 305.865.5959
AU COURANT OPTICIANS 305.866.2020
JMD SALON 305.864.3060
Gift Card
Bal Harbour Shops Gift Card/
CONSIERGE DESK 305.868.6638
BAL HARBOUR SHOPS HOURS
Mall Store Hours
MON—SAT:
10:00am to 9:00pm,
SUN. 12noon to 6:00pm
Neiman Marcus & Saks Fifth Avenue
SUN. 12noon to 7:00pm
For information: 305.866.0311
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BAL HARBOUR SHOPS:

A PLACE LIK E NO OTHER
By Dawn K. Terrick

Bal Harbour Shops is much more than one of the most famous, exclusive and profitable shopping destinations
in the nation. It is an experience. With a look, a feel and assortment of luxury brands like no other, it is the
Mecca for serious-minded shoppers.

N
estled along the Atlantic Ocean, Bal Harbour Shops’
serene open-air environment boasts an extensive mix of
the most coveted names in fashion and lifestyle and the
highest concentration of world-class jewelers and watch
companies in one setting. Enhancing its allure is its array of distinctive
restaurants and intimate eateries offering
signature cuisine by award-winning chefs.
Coupled with a multitude of amenities and
superior services, this perfectly balanced
formula has proven successful since the
Shops opened its doors in 1965. And
after more than 40 years in business,
founder and owner Stanley Whitman,
his son and managing partner, Randy,
and grandson and director of leasing,
Matthew Whitman Lazenby, wouldn’t
change a thing. Except, that is, to make it
even better for their discerning shoppers.
“There’s nothing that hasn’t been
done here that hasn’t been done
with the customer first in mind,” said Stanley Whitman. “If you
take care of the customer, the customer will take care of you.”
In an industry where powerful retail conglomerates lessen quality
to leverage more centers and increase bottom lines, Mr. Whitman’s
philosophy is a rarity. Yet it is one that the family takes very seriously.
Walking the Shops everyday, this dedicated family pays strict attention
to detail and does whatever it takes to ensure the property is always in
prime condition; it is their pride in ownership that is the backbone of
Bal Harbour Shops’ stamina. As well, never sacrificing exclusivity, the
Whitmans adhere to the highest criteria when selecting new tenants
to complement their existing array of luxury retailers. The family’s
commitment to excellence is paramount and has guided the center’s
growth since its inception.
Built on a 16-acre site of a former
U.S. Army barrack, Bal Harbour Shops
is the heart of the affluent Bal Harbour
Village. Created by developer/real
estate mogul Bob Graham, this master-
planned community was inspirational to
Stanley Whitman. At the time, with Palm
Beach’s Worth Avenue not yet developed,
Lincoln Road losing its luster and money
moving north on Miami Beach, the
aspiring seaside city became a hotbed
for development. And Whitman, a young
real estate professional, tapped right in.
By 1959, he owned in entirety this vast
parcel of land and envisioned what others did not—the ideal location
for a luxury shopping center reminiscent of New York City’s famed
Fifth Avenue.
“There was a need for high-end retailers in South Florida, even though
the market didn’t recognize it,” notes Mr. Whitman. “People thought
I was crazy and Fifth Avenue merchants refused to come in. But the
market was here, and I simply didn’t see how I could lose.”

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Lose he did not. A maverick, he defied the tried-and-true rules of retail.
Confronted with great opposition, he charged for parking, prohibited
neon signage and created shade and ambiance with abundant foliage,
enraging retailers who felt these acts would impede shoppers from
visiting the center and noticing their stores. However it was his decision
to open without an anchor and fire Victor Gruen, designer of the first fully
enclosed shopping center, in favor of Herbert H. Johnson Associates and
an open-air, vertically expandable design that sent shockwaves. Again,
Mr. Whitman’s instincts were correct, for his creation of a true sense of
place won the attention of retail magnates here and abroad. As the old
adage goes, “If you build it, they will come.” And they certainly did.
In the early 1970s, founders Stanley Marcus (Neiman Marcus)
and Bruce Gimbel (Saks Fifth Avenue) came onboard. Yet it was
Stanley Marcus’s unwavering support of Bal Harbour Shops and his
admiration for Stanley Whitman’s unwillingness to compromise his
ideals that was the catalyst for him to open Neiman Marcus’ first out-
of-Texas store. In a letter celebrating the 20th anniversary of the famed
department store, he wrote, “In my world travels, I often hear Bal Harbour
cited as the model for those who would offer the finest in merchandise,
quality and service. You will always represent to me the prototype of
a man who stands by his convictions, just as Bal Harbour Shops is the
prototype of an unequalled shopping experience.”
As an icon in the fashion industry, Stanley Marcus’s influence was
powerful and ignited other leading luxury brands to follow in his
footsteps. In 1976, Aldo Gucci insisted he could generate $1,000 in
sales per square foot and opened his first-ever mall store. This action
sparked the most exclusive international purveyors of luxury goods, such
as Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Bulgari, to open their first mall locations
at the Shops, as well. Ever since, Bal Harbour Shops has been a
“Hall of Fame” of the leading names in luxury, and today, encompasses
more than 100 of the world’s finest retailers.
In addition to showcasing specialty department stores and highly
recognizable names, like Chanel, Hermès, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana
and Oscar de la Renta, this 500,000-square-foot space is also home to
retailers catering to a more cutting-edge market. Emilio Pucci, Oxygen
and Calypso are prime examples. “We have the best collection of
brands at Bal Harbour Shops that appeals to all ages, unrivaled
and unparalleled by any other center,” said director of leasing,
Matthew Whitman Lazenby.
“We have a great mix of stores now, but we need more, and I want
to build them,” elaborates Stanley Whitman. “We have a tremendous
demand from merchants around the world, and I want to be able to
accommodate them. My son, Randy, and grandson, Matthew, agree
with me, and we want to move on, improve this place, so it just keeps
getting better.”
Further enhancing its portfolio of stores is its dazzling assortment of
jewelers and watchmakers. Having undergone a major expansion in
2006, Bal Harbour Shops presents over 25,000 square feet dedicated
solely to fine jewelry. To complete its famed roster, which includes
Harry Winston, David Yurman, Chopard, Tourneau and Piaget, among
others, Graff, Audemars Piguet and Judith Ripka entered the mix last
year, seeing Bal Harbour Shops as the ideal place to set up shop.
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“Anyone interested in acquiring a fine piece of jewelry in South Florida their customer has created the most successful and productive shopping
goes to Bal Harbour Shops,” said Henry Barguirdjian, president and environment in the country—period.”
chief executive officer of Graff in America. A solid team, the Whitmans have, and continue to, adhere to
Other key reasons people visit Bal Harbour Shops is for its welcoming their niche market, constantly improving their product to please their
ambiance and social appeal. With two floors to peruse, visitors can customers. With Stanley and Randy sharing a lengthy real estate
take leisurely strolls, window shopping along the way. Robust coconut background and Matthew having extensive experience in high-end retail
palms, lush plants, waterfalls, reflective pools teeming with colorful development, their mix of skills, personalities and love for each other
coy fish, and swirling paddle fans transform this outdoor arena into an and their business has brought Bal Harbour Shops to where it is today,
oasis. Here, tranquility is the name of the game. As well as shopping and will take it where it needs to go. “To have this continuity, from father
and strolling, guests often participate in the Shops’ variety of special to son to grandson, is a lovely thing,” concludes Stanley Whitman.
events. From listening to book readings or presentations by visiting “The good news is that we have a great family here, which includes our
designers, to attending trunk shows, art exhibits and charitable benefits, wonderful retailers.” v
Bal Harbour Shops is a cultural and philanthropic epicenter.
Plus, it is a wonderful casual gathering spot, with its assortment of
divine dining options. Here French eateries, indulgent Italian restaurants,
soothing tea houses and quaint cafés satiate the senses. Moreover, the
Shops’ multitude of specialty services presents ease of convenience,
which goes hand-in-hand with luxury. At Bal Harbour Shops, that’s
what it is all about.
“Savvy, sophisticated, seasoned—the hallmarks of the Bal
Harbour Shops team—the benchmark for luxury shopping centers was
set by Stanley Whitman when he created the Bal Harbour Shops and
the family remains steadfast in fulfilling his vision today,” said Larry
Horton, Principal of Horton L&M, LLC. “While countless developers have
strived to duplicate this fashion Mecca, no one has succeeded. Their
thorough grasp of merchandising and their incomparable knowledge of
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By his convictions, just as Bal Harbour Shops is

the prototype of an unequalled shopping.

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