Introducing the BHS Collections, an ongoing series of merchandise produced exclusively for Bal Harbour Shops. These collections are designed to evoke cherished memories and serve as a wearable ode to those who consider Bal Harbour Shops their favorite place. From the Illustrator Collection which features custom creations from renowned artists and illustrators to our newly launched 1965 Collection–a capsule of limited-edition merch that pays homage to our over half-century history. Get ready to wear your love for the Shops on your sleeve—and your hats, too.
The Spring 2025 issue kicks off six decades of Bal Harbour Shops with a celebration of fashion–spotlighting the new collections, a changing of the guard at the top fashion houses, and women designers making an impact.
Subscribe today to be among the first to capture the season’s hottest trends, coveted accessories, and must-have looks—all available to you at Bal Harbour Shops. Read about the tastemakers and creative forces who are shaping the cultural landscape, get expert advice from fashion insiders, and see what’s trending in travel—and what to pack for your next getaway.
The 1965 Collection is a heartfelt tribute to Bal Harbour Shops’ storied legacy. This limited-edition collection includes an array of unisex sporty chic pieces from a crew neck sweatshirt and tapered joggers to dad caps and short and long-sleeve tees. Adorned with Bal Harbour Shops’ iconic insignia and address, and available in black and pristine white.
Bal Harbour Shops celebrates the magical art of illustration with the Bal Harbour Shops Illustrator Collection—a limited-edition T-Shirt series capturing the spirit of Bal Harbour Shops by celebrated artists and illustrators.
A love story. A legacy. An affair to remember.
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Looking forward to our next encounter.
Love, B.
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It’s not trendy; it’s timeless. It’s not of the moment; it’s enduring. Sixty years ago, Bal Harbour Shops debuted an entirely new retail concept—a destination.
It’s our diamond anniversary, and you better believe we’re going to shine bright. Stay tuned as we prepare to celebrate six decades of being unapologetically BHS.
All eyes on Bal Harbour, the little seaside town that proved high fashion could thrive outside of Paris and New York. From the very beginning, founder Stanley Whitman did what no one else would dare to. At a time when open-air luxury retail was unheard of, Bal Harbour Shops set a new standard—combining visionary design, high fashion, and a destination-driven experience. The Shops is a tropical oasis of luxury retail set amongst the palms, where ponds are animated with beloved koi and turtles. Imagine forfeiting revenue-generating square-footage in the name of the client experience? Whitman placed the client first, and that remains his legacy.
By the 1980s, Bal Harbour Shops had become the highest-grossing retail center in the world, proving that high fashion could thrive outside New York and Paris. It redefined the luxury shopping experience, setting the blueprint for future retail destinations and remaining the ultimate symbol of aspirational elegance.
Over the decades, the Shops touted many firsts: the first Neiman Marcus store outside of Texas (1971), the first to house Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus under one roof (1976); when Gucci opened (1977) Bal Harbour Shops was its first “mall” location; and many more boundary-breaking moments.
But, perhaps the feather in the cap moment was in 1984 when, just two weeks after being presented at the Paris collections, 16 leading couture and ready to wear designers—including Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior, Guy Laroche, Courrèges, and Kenzo—presented a fashion show at the inaugural Gala Bal Harbour. This was the first time ever that the collections were shown in the US ahead of being shown in New York. “Move Over New York: Couturiers from France Like Bal Harbour” declared the Wall Street Journal, while another headline declared “Bal Harbour Shops had pulled off one of the biggest coups of the year.”
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