CHANEL redefines luxury once again with the opening of Espace Parfum within Bloomingdale’s 59th Street flagship store in New York City. The unique retail concept offers an intimate setting for customers to experience an unparalleled level of service as they take an interactive olfactive journey through CHANEL fragrance.

CHANEL ESPACE PARFUM OPENS AT BLOOMINGDALE’S 59th STREET

An olfactory oasis set within a large department store, Espace Parfum invites customers into the world of CHANEL fragrance to indulge in the luxury of a private consultation room devoted to fragrance. Designed by CHANEL Deputy Perfumer Christopher Sheldrake, the Olfactive Bar houses the 51 fragrances that comprise the entire range of CHANEL perfumery including limited-distribution fragrances like the Les Exclusifs collection, as well as Chanel N°5, Coco Mademoiselle and Bleu de CHANEL. “Once again, CHANEL has set a new standard in luxurious experience,” says Howard Kreitzman, Bloomingdale’s VP/DMM of Cosmetics & Fragrances. “We are thrilled to be able to offer our loyal shoppers the opportunity to experience the world of CHANEL fragrance in this extraordinary setting.”

A fragrance expert with extensive CHANEL fragrance training who has spent three weeks at L’Institut Supérieur International du Parfum, the premiere fragrance institute in France, will be on hand every day at Espace Parfum to share stories about the brand’s history, inspiration, raw ingredients and the notes of each fragrance. During client consultations, the expert will use patented ceramic blotters, which capture the essence of each fragrance and help customers determine their perfect scents.

“Since the creation of CHANEL N°5, our preeminence in the world of fragrance can be attributed to our rich heritage of ‘in-house’ master perfumery, and the quality of our laboratories and exclusive sources for raw materials,” says Christine Dagousset, executive vice president, CHANEL Fragrance and Beauté. “As an experience, Espace Parfum reveals a wealth of information about fragrance, about how to wear scent, and about one’s own nature. It is the very quintessence of luxury and is yet another example of how CHANEL continues to be the global leader in fragrance.”

Espace Parfum at Bloomingdales 59th Street is the second Espace to open in the United States, and the 32nd in the world.

Introducing Luxury-to-Go, a new way to try before you buy Essential Complements Samples by La Prairie. Starting week of March 15th, 2010, at La Prairie counters nationwide.

La Prairie, the renowned Swiss beauty company best known for their cult-favorite Caviar and Platinum-infused anti-aging creams, will be doling out complimentary “essential” trial samples from a particular collection to clients who participate in an at-counter skincare consultation. The trial samples of assorted eye, serum and face products are signature La Prairie chic and luxury, meaning packaged in deluxe tubes and jars – no messy packets.

To experience La Prairie’s top-notch service and legendary skincare (and NEW “essential complements” samples), all you need to do is stop by for a consult at your local La Prairie counter at Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue.

I’m already a huge fan the La Prairie Anti-Aging Longevity Serum and this is why I’m excited about La Prairie’s latest addition: White Caviar Illuminating Système.

About White Caviar Illuminating Système from La Prairie: Luxury Swiss beauty company La Prairie is dedicated to keeping skin as young looking as possible, as long as possible, and that means launching high-performance products to target lines, wrinkles and now, age spots.

Introducing White Caviar Illuminating Système from La Prairie, which includes:

White Caviar Illuminating Cream – $450
White Caviar Illuminating Serum – $450
White Caviar Illuminating Eye Serum – $250

This feast for your skin is an innovative three-part system that works to reveal a brighter, clearer complexion, free of future age spots and pigmentation patches. At the heart of White Caviar Illuminating Système is Golden Caviar, sourced from environmentally-regulated farmed sources, combined with clarifying Whitening Complex with Larch Tree Extract, detoxifying Swiss Garden Cress Sprout Extract, Vitamin C and various bio-technology. As a signature La Prairie touch, attention to detail applies not only to the formulas but also the packaging. To that end, White Caviar Illuminating Système is housed in substantial white pearlescent jars with La Prairie’s silver caviar beads around the cap.

This white hot system is a must for women of all ages who are looking to fight aging and skin discoloration. On-counters NOW, La Prairie White Caviar Illuminating Système is available at Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and www.laprairie.com .

Mark this special event on your calendars: Frederic Fekkai Makes a Personal Appearance in New Jersey on April 16th to give one on one personal hair consultations!

WHEN: Thursday, April 16th, 2009 11am – 2pm Personal hair consultations with Frederic Fekkai

**No appointment necessary**

WHERE: Bloomingdales – Riverside Square Mall Bergen County, NJ

Frédéric Fekkai will be giving his expert advice and style consultations at Bloomingdales. This celebrity stylist brings his expertise to his most loyal customers and fans with his trend setting advice.

Frédéric Fekkai, the leader in luxury hair care, is offering personalized hair consultations and discussing his newest product innovations. He will be there giving advice, tips and the latest trends from the runway. Bloomingdales shoppers (you) will have the chance to receive personal consultations from a world renowned stylist!

Specialty Beauty Apothecary Space NK to Open in Select Bloomingdale’s.

Bloomingdale’s and Space NK have agreed to an exclusive multi-year arrangement to open beauty boutiques in nine Bloomingdale’s locations across the country beginning in November. The British based retail phenomenon, founded by Belfast-born, Nicky Kinnaird, is best known for its innovative approach, exceptional service and highly edited selection of the most coveted and craved beauty items sourced by Kinnaird herself.

“This is a powerful partnership of two brands that believe in the importance of accessible luxury,” said Michael Gould, Chairman and CEO of Bloomingdale’s. “Together, we can offer the Bloomingdale’s customer a unique shopping experience and access to top beauty brands from all over the world.”

“Space NK is based on a vision of my personal dream store,” says Nicky Kinnaird, Founder and Creative Director. “I wanted to create an experience that would impress me as a customer, delight, educate, and surprise me. Our partnership with Bloomingdale’s will give us increased accessibility and allow us to introduce the Space NK concept to a wider audience.”

Locations slated for Bloomingdale’s include the Flagship 59th Street store as well as Soho and White Plains, NY; Chestnut Hill, MA; Sherman Oaks, Newport Beach, South Coast Plaza, Century City, and San Francisco, CA. The square footage of each shop will range from 750 and 1,000 square feet.

The boutiques will mirror the design and feel of existing Space NK locations, offering a hand-selected mix of beauty brands created by innovators and experts in their fields. Each location will be staffed, in true Space NK style, with highly knowledgeable, unbiased skincare experts and make-up artists, who can advise each customer about their specific beauty needs and prescribe personalized solutions across multiple brands. Space NK signature elements such as clean modern design, bright lighting and an open, inviting atmosphere will be replicated inside Bloomingdale’s.

Over the past 15 years, word-of-mouth buzz has built awareness of the Space NK brand within trans-Atlantic circles and a stop at one of the London shops is a regular event for the most recognized faces in London – Cate Blanchett, Keira Knightly, Kylie Minogue, Nigella Lawson, Rupert Everett – and American clients like Renee Zellweger who rely on Kinnaird and her staff for their unbiased opinions on some of the best skincare, makeup, hair care, fragrance and body care available.

Space NK is an innovative beauty retailer committed to offering a well-informed, unbiased opinion on an edited selection of the best specialist skincare, make-up, fragrance, toiletries and accessories within an environment that is lively, upbeat and informal. Space NK continually aims to deliver the highest possible level of customer care, treating shoppers as individuals and offering product choices in a language that customers can understand. Space NK currently operates 58 stores throughout the United Kingdom and 4 in the United States.

Bloomingdale’s is America’s only nationwide, full-line, upscale department store; and a division of Macy’s, Inc. It was founded in 1872 and currently operates 40 stores in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Minnesota, Georgia, Florida, Nevada and California. For more information, or to shop any time, visit www.bloomingdales.com.

Here is the SPACE NK Bloomingdale’s brand list:

FRAGRANCE
Annick Goutal
Diptyque
Solange Azagury
Space NK
Tom Ford

SPA
Aromatherapy Associates
Ina Crystals
Spa NK

SKINCARE
ar457 (Limited Stores)
Caudalie
Darphin
Dr Brandt
Elemental Herbology
Erbaviva
Eve Lom
HUILES & BAUMES (Limited Stores)
Jurlique
Kate Somerville (59th Street ONLY)
Leaf & Rusher
MD Skincare
Natura Bisse
Nia 24
PRO-FERM (Limited Stores)
REN
Rodial
Sarah Chapman Skinesis
SheerinO’kho
Space NK Hands
Zelens

 SUN/MISC
Dr. Lipp
Go Smile
Institut Esthederm
Model Co
Rodial
Talika

MEN
Anthony Logistics
Menscience Androceuticals
Space NK

HAIR CARE
Frederic Fekkai
John Masters
Leonor Greyl
Neil George
Philip B
Philip Kingsley

HOME
Anthousa
Belle Fleur
Dayna Decker
Diptyque
Space NK

COLOR
Jemma Kidd
Lipstick Queen
NARS Cosmetics
Vincent Longo

Supermodel Heidi Klum will make a special appearance, on Tuesday September 9th 2008 at Bloomingdale’s at 59th Street and Lexington Ave, to celebrate the Fall/Winter 2008 capsule collection designed in collaboration with Jordache, called Heidi Klum by Jordache, available at Bloomingdale’s nationwide this Fall.

Heidi Klum by Jordache includes premium denim, customized to fit every body type and designed with Heidi’s signature clover emblem and incorporating intricate inseam stitching and detailed belt loops. The Fall/Winter 2008 collection will add luxe cashmere sweaters, fine gauged knits, chunky trendy tunics and Italian Napa leather motorcycle jackets. The line will retail for $140 — $298.

In celebration of this exciting launch, Heidi will also host an in store autograph signing for customers which is scheduled at 12pm.