Department stores are one of America’s signature shopping establishments. Nothing screams capitalist consumerism more than a store where you can find absolutely everything that you need all under the same roof. Bloomingdales is a hugely iconic department store in New York City and a must see for any visitor that wants to see the best of what NYC has to offer.
Bloomindales is owned by Macy’s, it originally started out as a store which specialized in selling hoop skirts to ladies, however when the hook skit began to sink in popularity other products were brought in that got the ball rolling towards the department style store we know it as in the present day.
The eventually started to carry other ladies garments such as corsets and skirts, as well as intriguing European fashions. It was the place to find all of the latest and most popular fashion styles at an affordable price. Not only did Bloomingdales serve to meet the needs of ladies, it also carried many products that were specifically marketed towards men. Bloomingdales was one of the first department stores to use display windows that were not cluttered with many goods, each display was specifically blocked so that it had a theatrical type feel to it complete with mannequins which showed off some of the many styles that you could find inside the store.
Bloomingdales was also one of the first department stores to employ the use of designer shopping bags. The well known brown bag became a signature icon of the Bloomingdales chain of stores. As a result, Bloomingdales growth really took off in the 1900s. The chain spread across the United States to follow the increasing demand for quality products that could be purchased for a reasonable price. If you are traveling to the city, make sure you check out Bloomingdales as well as Macy’s department stores because they are a wonderful way to find unique and interesting products at a fraction of the cost that you could find at other smaller retailers. It is a great place for you to visit if you are traveling on a budget but still want to find quality goods. Window shopping in places like Fifth Avenue is nice, but in terms of price it will leave you nearly broke unless you are packing thousands of dollars in your purse. Bloomingdales strives to meet the needs of any consumer and their customer service is excellent, be sure to stop by next time you are in the city!
