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 MoreIn celebration of the launch of the Sixth Annual Bal Harbour Shops Creative Challenge, we’re taking a look back at the many ways illustration has played a role in defining the Shops. The romance and whimsy found in these hand-drawn works speak to the emotional connection we value above all. From the earliest print campaigns to illustrated Bal Harbour magazine covers to the launch of our very own Creative Challenge in 2020, illustration has been a part of the Bal Harbour Shops DNA since its inception.
Sequined floral motifs. Bold colors. Furry bags. Our highlights from the Fendi Spring/Summer ‘26 show at Milan Fashion Week.
These boots, bags, leather jackets and more from brands like Chanel, Akris, and Chloé are taking equestrian style from the stables to the streets. Click the link in bio for the pieces you’re going to want to wear now.
We’ve officially spotted our favorite look for fall. Balmain’s pony skin–style leather midi skirt and matching bomber jacket in leopard is definitely getting us excited for cooler temps. Catch it here, at Balmain at Bal Harbour Shops.
