When it opened in 1965, Bal Harbour Shops looked unlike any other shopping center. The family-owned Bal Harbour Shops was the first all-luxury fashion center in America featuring high-end retailers in a tropical, open-air setting. What was once considered a bold experiment is now a globally admired model that continues to influence retail environments around the world. See how and where the story began, and revisit some of the Shops’ most celebrated milestones over the last 60 years and counting.
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Want to know more about the origin story of Bal Harbour Shops and its fearless founder? Preorder the 60th Anniversary Limited Edition “Theater of Shopping: The Story of Stanley Whitman’s Bal Harbour Shops” (Rizzoli) with a special artist-edition cover by Tug Rice. The 270-page book is a turn-of-the-century tale of the well-to-do Whitman family, who pioneered the swamps that became known as America’s Riviera, and how Stanley Whitman carried on that legacy, developing one of the world’s most celebrated shopping destinations—by breaking every rule in the book. A visual journey spanning a century, “Theater of Shopping” will delight history buffs and Bal Harbour devotees alike. Available Winter 2025; pre-order now.
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Directed by Andres Oyuela, “An Affair to Remember” stars Karolina Kurkova and Arthur Kulkov as a couple caught in a sultry tale of mistaken identity, with a twist.
With this campaign, we wanted to emphasize the emotional connection our guests have with Bal Harbour Shops. There is something romantic about our picturesque tropical enclave of luxury that has wooed generations of shoppers for 60 years. There’s an affinity for the Shops that goes far beyond the cache of coveted luxury boutiques and buzzing restaurants. It’s a destination because of that connection, and we’ve come out and said it: it’s truly a love affair.
Learn MoreIt’s the thought that counts. But, when the thought is from Graff, it counts even more. The house’s yellow-diamond oval-cut ring features more than 47 carats, while the matching earrings feature nearly 65 carats. We consider them a great idea. Find them here for yourself at Graff at Bal Harbour Shops.
Two days. More than a dozen elite ice cream brands. One fantastic cause. Don’t miss this year’s Ice Cream We Love event, taking place at Bal Harbour Shops January 17 and 18 from 1–5pm and benefiting the Holtz Children’s Hospital at University Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Click the link in bio for full details and to get your tickets today.
One trend we know we’ll be carrying into the year ahead? An espresso martini—especially when it comes from Judith Leiber. Discover the iconic bag designer’s bejeweled ode to the beloved cocktail here, at The Webster at Bal Harbour Shops.
Here’s looking at you. Prada’s sequined dress doesn’t just hold a mirror up to great fashion, it reflects your shining sense of style. Discover this gem for yourself here, at Prada at Bal Harbour Shops.
