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 MoreThis is your official notice that it’s time to get into the holiday spirit. Discover all of your party-going essentials now at Prada at Bal Harbour Shops.
Full glamour. Full Balenciaga. Find it here, stun everywhere, at Balenciaga at Bal Harbour Shops.
Yafa understands that there’s an art to fine jewelry—especially when it comes to their curated collection of vintage, museum-quality creations from iconic houses like Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Bulgari. Come view these stunning works in the Bal Harbour Shops Access Suite through December 7 and discover their timeless appeal for yourself. Open to Access Members only. Click the link in bio for full details and to join Access today.
Consider this your permission to indulge now and delight someone later. From the Vara’s signature grosgrain bows that once graced the wardrobes of icons like Marilyn Monroe to the sculptural bags redefining modern elegance, Ferragamo continues to create pieces that transcend generations. Scroll through and click the link in bio to discover styles to be worn today and cherished tomorrow.
