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Barneys New York

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Barneys New York
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barneys.com
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Private
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1924
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Barneys New York is an American chain of luxury specialty department stores founded in 1924 and headquartered in New York City. The company sells designer apparel, accessories, footwear, handbags, and cosmetics to affluent consumers through physical retail locations and an e-commerce platform. Following its 2019 bankruptcy, Barneys' intellectual property and key assets were acquired for approximately $75M by Gordon Brothers and Hilco Global, and the business has subsequently operated at a significantly reduced footprint with a focus on curated, brand-collaborative retail experiences.

The current operating model centers on a small number of physical touchpoints, most notably a limited-time concept store at 14 Prince Street in New York City opened in partnership with Hourglass Cosmetics during New York Fashion Week in September 2024. This pop-up featured co-developed limited-edition products (Ambient Lighting Palette, Unlocked Lipstick Duo), curated designer collections, and programming such as guest DJs and industry panels. The brand also serves as a distribution channel for premium niche brands such as District Vision, sitting alongside Dover Street Market and SSENSE. GTM motion is primarily organic social (Instagram) and experiential, with pricing not publicly disclosed.

Short descriptiontext

Barneys New York is an American luxury department store chain, founded in 1924 and headquartered in New York City, selling designer apparel, accessories, and cosmetics to affluent consumers through curated physical retail and e-commerce following its 2019 restructuring.

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1,001–5,000
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HeadquartersNew York, United States
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New York
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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Keyword5 values
luxury fashion retail, designer apparel, luxury department store, premium cosmetics, luxury accessories
Industry3 codes
1Luxury Fashion & Designer Department Stores
CodeCRAGADACPrimaryYes
2Luxury Accessories & Leather Goods Department Stores
CodeCRAGADAEPrimaryNo
3Accessories-Forward Specialty Department Stores (Handbags/Small Leather Goods)
CodeCRAGAGAIPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Department Stores4551
  • Department Stores45511
  • Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers456120
SIC code3 codes
  • Retail-Department Stores5311
  • Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores5600
  • Retail-Women's Clothing Stores5621
Product category
Luxury Department Store Retail
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Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
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B2C
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Services
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Barneys New York operates as a luxury specialty department store, retailing designer apparel, accessories, footwear, handbags, and premium cosmetics to affluent consumers. The assortment is delivered through flagship physical department stores, a brand e-commerce platform, and selective limited-time concept store collaborations with luxury beauty and fashion brands.

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Product overview1 text field

Barneys New York is a luxury fashion department store operating as a single unified retail offering. The company sells designer fashion products including apparel, accessories, footwear, handbags, and cosmetics through physical retail locations and an e-commerce platform. The company has partnered with brands like Hourglass Cosmetics for exclusive limited-time concept stores.

Product and service2 records
1Barneys New York Retail Stores
CategoryLuxury retail
Description

Physical luxury department store locations offering a curated assortment of designer apparel, accessories, footwear, handbags, cosmetics, and lifestyle products to affluent consumers.

2Barneys New York Online Platform
CategoryLuxury e-commerce
Description

E-commerce platform that retails the same curated designer fashion, accessories, footwear, handbags, and cosmetics available in the company's physical stores to online luxury consumers.

Partnership2 partners
1Hourglass Cosmetics
Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-09-03
Description

Hourglass Cosmetics and Barneys New York opened a limited-time concept store at 14 Prince Street in New York City, timed to coincide with New York Fashion Week. The pop-up celebrated Hourglass's 20th anniversary and honored Barneys New York's legacy. The collaboration featured limited-edition products including Ambient Lighting Palette and Unlocked Lipstick Duo, curated designer collections, and programming including guest DJs, industry panels, and beauty services.

2District Vision
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

District Vision, a performance eyewear brand founded in 2015 by former Acne Studios and Saint Laurent executives, distributes exclusively through fashion-forward retailers including Dover Street Market, SSENSE, and Barneys New York. Barneys serves as a key retail distribution channel for the luxury eyewear brand.

Recent move5 records

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Peers10 records
1Neiman Marcus
TypeDirect peer
Description

Luxury American department store chain selling designer apparel, accessories, beauty, and home goods through stores and e-commerce. Most direct comparable to Barneys in assortment, customer, and category mix; also underwent bankruptcy and restructuring in 2020.

2Saks Fifth Avenue
TypeDirect peer
Description

Iconic luxury department store offering high-end designer fashion, accessories, and beauty. Direct competitor in the US luxury department store category with overlapping customer base and similar curated merchandising model.

3Bergdorf Goodman
TypeDirect peer
Description

New York-based luxury department store specializing in designer fashion, accessories, and beauty. Comparable as a high-end specialty department store with strong heritage, similar curation, and a NYC flagship anchoring its brand.

4Bloomingdale's
TypeDirect peer
Description

Upscale American department store carrying designer apparel, accessories, beauty, and home. Direct peer across assortment breadth, customer demographic, and omnichannel retailing approach.

5Nordstrom
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Multi-category US department store with significant luxury and contemporary fashion assortment. Larger and broader portfolio than Barneys, but overlapping product categories, customer segments, and omnichannel strategy.

6Dover Street Market
TypeEmerging player
Description

Multi-brand luxury concept retailer known for curated designer collections and exclusive collaborations. Comparable to Barneys in tastemaker curation and brand-elevating pop-ups; operates globally with smaller footprint.

7SSENSE
TypeEmerging player
Description

Canadian-based luxury and streetwear e-commerce platform. Comparable as a curated multi-brand luxury retailer with similar brand portfolio including District Vision, and a focus on fashion-forward consumers.

8NET-A-PORTER
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global luxury fashion e-commerce platform offering designer apparel, accessories, and beauty. Overlapping with Barneys in product assortment, target customer, and luxury positioning at greater scale.

9Farfetch
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global online luxury fashion platform connecting boutiques and brands with consumers. Comparable in multi-brand luxury curation and premium positioning, with broader geographic and category reach.

10MatchesFashion
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

British multi-brand luxury retailer selling designer fashion, accessories, and beauty globally. Comparable to Barneys in curated luxury assortment and aspirational customer targeting, now operating primarily online.

Market position
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Weaknesses4 records

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Key risks4 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Named customers1 record

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Investors2 records

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Barneys New York

Luxury Department Store Retailbarneys.com

Barneys New York is an American luxury department store chain, founded in 1924 and headquartered in New York City, selling designer apparel, accessories, and cosmetics to affluent consumers through curated physical retail and e-commerce following its 2019 restructuring.

What Barneys New York does

Barneys New York is an American chain of luxury specialty department stores founded in 1924 and headquartered in New York City. The company sells designer apparel, accessories, footwear, handbags, and cosmetics to affluent consumers through physical retail locations and an e-commerce platform. Following its 2019 bankruptcy, Barneys' intellectual property and key assets were acquired for approximately $75M by Gordon Brothers and Hilco Global, and the business has subsequently operated at a significantly reduced footprint with a focus on curated, brand-collaborative retail experiences.

The current operating model centers on a small number of physical touchpoints, most notably a limited-time concept store at 14 Prince Street in New York City opened in partnership with Hourglass Cosmetics during New York Fashion Week in September 2024. This pop-up featured co-developed limited-edition products (Ambient Lighting Palette, Unlocked Lipstick Duo), curated designer collections, and programming such as guest DJs and industry panels. The brand also serves as a distribution channel for premium niche brands such as District Vision, sitting alongside Dover Street Market and SSENSE. GTM motion is primarily organic social (Instagram) and experiential, with pricing not publicly disclosed.

Barneys New York firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Barneys New York
Website
https://barneys.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1924
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Short description
Barneys New York is an American luxury department store chain, founded in 1924 and headquartered in New York City, selling designer apparel, accessories, and cosmetics to affluent consumers through curated physical retail and e-commerce following its 2019 restructuring.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Barneys New York industry classification

Industry
Product category
Luxury Department Store Retail
NAICS
Department Stores (4551), Department Stores (45511), Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120)
SIC
Retail-Department Stores (5311), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Retail-Women's Clothing Stores (5621)
akta.pro primary industry
Luxury Fashion & Designer Department Stores (CRAGADAC)
akta.pro secondary industries
Luxury Accessories & Leather Goods Department Stores (CRAGADAE), Accessories-Forward Specialty Department Stores (Handbags/Small Leather Goods) (CRAGAGAI)

Keywords

  • Luxury fashion retail
  • Designer apparel
  • Luxury department store
  • Premium cosmetics
  • Luxury accessories

Where Barneys New York is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
New York
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Barneys New York business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Barneys New York product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Barneys New York operates as a luxury specialty department store, retailing designer apparel, accessories, footwear, handbags, and premium cosmetics to affluent consumers. The assortment is delivered through flagship physical department stores, a brand e-commerce platform, and selective limited-time concept store collaborations with luxury beauty and fashion brands.

Product overview

Barneys New York is a luxury fashion department store operating as a single unified retail offering. The company sells designer fashion products including apparel, accessories, footwear, handbags, and cosmetics through physical retail locations and an e-commerce platform. The company has partnered with brands like Hourglass Cosmetics for exclusive limited-time concept stores.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Barneys New York Retail Stores Physical luxury department store locations offering a curated assortment of designer apparel, accessories, footwear, handbags, cosmetics, and lifestyle products to affluent consumers.
  • Barneys New York Online Platform E-commerce platform that retails the same curated designer fashion, accessories, footwear, handbags, and cosmetics available in the company's physical stores to online luxury consumers.

Companies that use Barneys New York

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Barneys New York technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
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API docs
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Barneys New York partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

  • Hourglass CosmeticsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2024Hourglass Cosmetics and Barneys New York opened a limited-time concept store at 14 Prince Street in New York City, timed to coincide with New York Fashion Week. The pop-up celebrated Hourglass's 20th anniversary and honored Barneys New York's legacy. The collaboration featured limited-edition products including Ambient Lighting Palette and Unlocked Lipstick Duo, curated designer collections, and programming including guest DJs, industry panels, and beauty services.
  • District VisioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistrict Vision, a performance eyewear brand founded in 2015 by former Acne Studios and Saint Laurent executives, distributes exclusively through fashion-forward retailers including Dover Street Market, SSENSE, and Barneys New York. Barneys serves as a key retail distribution channel for the luxury eyewear brand.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Barneys New York competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Neiman Marcus: Luxury American department store chain selling designer apparel, accessories, beauty, and home goods through stores and e-commerce. Most direct comparable to Barneys in assortment, customer, and category mix; also underwent bankruptcy and restructuring in 2020.
  • Saks Fifth Avenue: Iconic luxury department store offering high-end designer fashion, accessories, and beauty. Direct competitor in the US luxury department store category with overlapping customer base and similar curated merchandising model.
  • Bergdorf Goodman: New York-based luxury department store specializing in designer fashion, accessories, and beauty. Comparable as a high-end specialty department store with strong heritage, similar curation, and a NYC flagship anchoring its brand.
  • Bloomingdale's: Upscale American department store carrying designer apparel, accessories, beauty, and home. Direct peer across assortment breadth, customer demographic, and omnichannel retailing approach.

Broad incumbents

  • Nordstrom: Multi-category US department store with significant luxury and contemporary fashion assortment. Larger and broader portfolio than Barneys, but overlapping product categories, customer segments, and omnichannel strategy.
  • NET-A-PORTER: Global luxury fashion e-commerce platform offering designer apparel, accessories, and beauty. Overlapping with Barneys in product assortment, target customer, and luxury positioning at greater scale.
  • Farfetch: Global online luxury fashion platform connecting boutiques and brands with consumers. Comparable in multi-brand luxury curation and premium positioning, with broader geographic and category reach.
  • MatchesFashion: British multi-brand luxury retailer selling designer fashion, accessories, and beauty globally. Comparable to Barneys in curated luxury assortment and aspirational customer targeting, now operating primarily online.

Emerging players

  • Dover Street Market: Multi-brand luxury concept retailer known for curated designer collections and exclusive collaborations. Comparable to Barneys in tastemaker curation and brand-elevating pop-ups; operates globally with smaller footprint.
  • SSENSE: Canadian-based luxury and streetwear e-commerce platform. Comparable as a curated multi-brand luxury retailer with similar brand portfolio including District Vision, and a focus on fashion-forward consumers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Barneys New York social profiles

Digital presence

Barneys New York financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Barneys New York leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Barneys New York funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Barneys New York M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Barneys New York

What does Barneys New York do?

Barneys New York operates as a luxury specialty department store, retailing designer apparel, accessories, footwear, handbags, and premium cosmetics to affluent consumers. The assortment is delivered through flagship physical department stores, a brand e-commerce platform, and selective limited-time concept store collaborations with luxury beauty and fashion brands.

When was Barneys New York founded?

Barneys New York was founded in 1924. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is Barneys New York based?

Barneys New York is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Barneys New York's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Bloomingdale's. Broad incumbents are Nordstrom, NET-A-PORTER, Farfetch and MatchesFashion. Emerging players are Dover Street Market and SSENSE.

Does Barneys New York have an API?

No public API is recorded for Barneys New York.

What industry is Barneys New York in?

Barneys New York's product category is Luxury Department Store Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAGADAC, Luxury Fashion & Designer Department Stores, with a secondary code of CRAGADAE, Luxury Accessories & Leather Goods Department Stores. Its NAICS code is 4551 and its SIC code is 5311.

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Live signals
Third NewsBarneys New York Launches Second Collection with Kanako SakaiBarneys New York will launch its second 'BARNEYS NEW YORK by' collection with designer Kanako Sakai on September 18, 2026. The women's line includes tailored blazers, pants, outerwear, and shirts, with prices ranging from ¥38,500 to ¥88,000. The collection is available at Barneys' Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe, and Fukuoka stores and online.Third NewsExclusive Custom Order Event for FONTANA MILANO 1915 Leather Bags at Barneys New York GinzaFrom August 20 to August 30, 2026, Barneys New York's Ginza flagship store will host a custom order event featuring FONTANA MILANO 1915, a luxury leather bag brand. Customers will have the opportunity to personalize their selections with various options, enhancing the experience of owning a high-quality bag. The event emphasizes Italian craftsmanship and allows attendees to explore custom options for both existing and new models.Third NewsLaunch of BARNEYS NEW YORK's Collaborative Collection with ANCELLM: A New Era of Men's FashionBARNEYS NEW YORK is launching a collaborative menswear collection with designer brand ANCELLM on August 1, 2026, featuring seven items priced between ¥16,500 and ¥165,000, with pre-orders beginning July 22 via the retailer's online store and physical locations in Japan including the Ginza flagship. The partnership marks the first installment in BARNEYS' 'BARNEYS NEW YORK by' initiative, designed to establish ongoing relationships with both established and emerging designers to redefine contemporary luxury fashion. A second collection featuring a women's brand is planned for September 2026, signaling broader ambitions for the collaboration program.Third NewsÖLEND Introduces Innovative Bags at Barneys New York Pop-Up Event in JapanBarneys New York is hosting a pop-up event featuring ÖLEND, a bag brand founded in Barcelona in 2012, at its Ginza and Fukuoka locations in Japan from July 17 to August 16, 2026. This marks the first time ÖLEND bags will be available for purchase at Barneys New York in Japan, offering products such as the One Soft Bag priced at ¥19,800. The pop-up aims to showcase ÖLEND's functional fashion bags, which are inspired by vintage 1940s–1950s mountaineering gear.Third NewsDiscover Ethical Luxury at Pippa Small's Pop-Up Event in JapanBarneys New York will host a pop-up event in Japan showcasing the ethical jewelry collection of designer Pippa Small from July 18 to 20, 2026, at its Ginza, Roppongi, and Yokohama locations. The designer will be present at the event to engage with attendees and allow guests to customize code necklaces with natural stones and gold charms. The event features Pippa Small's spring/summer 2026 collection, which emphasizes ethical craftsmanship, fair trade principles, and support for artisans in developing nations.Private Equity InsightsAdam Neumann’s Family Office Explored a Bid for Barneys New York – Private Equity InsightsWeWork co-founder Adam Neumann's family office 166 2nd Financial Services explored investing in Barneys New York during the retailer's bankruptcy as part of a consortium led by Sam Ben-Avraham, an early WeWork investor. The consortium's offer, linked to the #SaveBarneys hashtag, failed to qualify, and instead Authentic Brands Group LLC purchased Barneys in a deal approved earlier this month. The article also details Neumann's post-WeWork financial arrangements, including a $185 million consulting fee, $500 million loan, and up to $970 million in stock sales from SoftBank's bailout package.Third NewsExperience the Exclusive World of META: A Popup Event at Barneys New York in Ginza and RoppongiMETA, a membership-only shop created by the owner of MEMENTOS, is hosting a popup event at Barneys New York's Ginza and Roppongi locations in Tokyo from July 3 to July 19, 2026. The event will feature curated exclusive and rare items, expanding META's presence following its launch in Omotesando in April 2026. Barneys New York, which operates multiple Japanese locations, is partnering to offer visitors access to limited-edition collector's items and luxury products.WWDEXCLUSIVE: Relaunching Barneys New York — in FloridaRichard Cohen and Eric Appelblom are relaunching Barneys New York in a 10,000-square-foot space in Naples, Fla., with exclusive licensed rights from Authentic Brands Group. They plan to open before year-end and may add other Florida stores, while Manhattan revival remains off the agenda.Robb ReportBarneys New York Could Be Reopening on Madison Ave.: ReportAuthentic Brands Group is reportedly planning to reopen Barneys New York in its original Madison Avenue building, with a possible U.S. store concept. The name was freed after Saks' bankruptcy, and the 22,000-square-foot site has been empty since 2019.AuthenticHourglass Cosmetics and Barneys New York Join Forces for Limited-Time Concept Store — Authentic Brands GroupHourglass Cosmetics and Barneys New York have opened a limited-time concept store at 14 Prince Street in New York City, timed to coincide with New York Fashion Week, to celebrate Hourglass's 20th anniversary and honor Barneys New York's legacy. The pop-up features collaborative products including limited-edition Ambient Lighting Palette and Unlocked Lipstick Duo, curated designer collections, and programming including guest DJs, industry panels, and beauty services. Hourglass is also partnering with the CFDA to support emerging designers through its scholarship program, with Simon Doonan and Julie Gilhart, former Barneys New York executives, leading the creative curation.