Henri Bendel is a girly girl’s shopping fantasy come true. Just its recognizable brown and white stripe logo and shopping bag make my heart pump with joy. They have the most beautiful collections of: accessories (see their hat collection below), artful makeup displays and in-house branded products ever. All they need is a fabulous shoe collection to match. 
I’m one of those weird shoppers that really gets into the whole experience. I browse the products, yes but I also take in all the displays, the signs, the graphics, the packaging and window fronts. I get inspired by it all and am delighted by all the creativity surrounding me. Bendel’s has some of my favorite displays and graphics. Thanks to their famed illustrator, Izak Zenou their store’s interior and general branding are both distinctive and fabulous. Here’s a look into what I saw at Bendel’s this week.
They make Bendel luggage now!
I like this studded red frame!
This lady found the clear totes so fascinating that she wouldn’t move out of the way and I had no patience for her so here’s the beautiful display… and her backside.
Aren’t these the most precious handmade fashion dolls, ever?
These perfume tester papers were so pretty I had to take one of each home! I think I’ll use them for bookmarks. How would you use them?
I wish I could have taken more pictures but Bendel’s big security guards kept me from taking as many as I wanted 
More about my favorite fashion illustrators (including Izak) later…
I love the displays at Henri Bendel’s too! I can’t help but take photos of their fun displays as well. Barney’s does a great job too…thanks to Simon Doonan!
Comment by Susie — April 12, 2010 @ 12:03 AM
I love Simon and am currently reading an autographed copy of his book, “The Beautiful People.”
Comment by fabgab — April 12, 2010 @ 3:47 AM
I love Izak’s work. My daughter is turning ten and wanted a diva style party and I came across notes cards, bags and writing tablets that looks beautiful and captures the spirit of young woman. I think we are going to add a cat walk into the party. LOL. The perfume testers you showed would also be beautiful to decorate a photo frame or a keep sake box. Thanks for sharing wonderful pictures. Wish I could get some of the large cuts.
Comment by Sherry — July 24, 2011 @ 5:26 PM
Hi there Sherry!
I recently saw some Izak designed notecards and office / school related products at Target that I think you might like. I saw them in the clearance bin though so look fast before they run out!
Your daughter’s diva party sounds fab
Comment by fabgab — July 24, 2011 @ 8:20 PM