We got a taste of luxury retailer back in 1990, but it closed in 1997. Now (rejoice!) an 88,000-square-foot Barneys–the third largest behind New York City and Beverly Hills–is opening at the end of September as part of the colossal NorthPark expansion ($200 million).
Now the real news: I’m all hopped up about Chelsea Passage, named for when Barneys was on 17th Street in Chelsea in Manhattan, which will bring books, stationary, unique tabletop gifts, art glass, cashmere throws and pillows, Barneys own version of Scrabble, etc. I’d tell you some of the amazing lines that they’ll be carrying, but I don’t want to spoil the September issue. Welcome back, Barneys! We can’t wait to fill those iconic black shopping bags.