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Bergdorf Goodman Marks 125 Years with Star-Studded NYFW Party

other · 2026-09-12

Bergdorf Goodman marked its 125th anniversary during New York Fashion Week by unveiling the Spring 2027 collection on its handbag floor. The space transformed into a BG-themed wonderland, featuring a giant lavender shopping bag adorned with purple streamers. Attendees savored espresso martini shots and tiny pastrami sandwiches served by waitstaff. A video presentation highlighted Bergdorf’s cultural significance, showcasing vintage images of Linda Fargo and its role in Sex and the City 2. Guests such as Michael Kors, Natalia Dyer, and Jason Wu enjoyed a live performance by Ravyn Lenae. Linda Fargo described Bergdorf as “an institution of New York,” while President Tracy Margolies emphasized its artistic and creative fusion, with designer Christopher John Rogers lauding its ongoing legacy.

Key facts

  • Bergdorf Goodman celebrated its 125th anniversary during New York Fashion Week.
  • The party took place on the retailer's handbag floor, transformed with a lavender shopping bag and purple streamers.
  • Waiters served espresso martini shots and miniature pastrami sandwiches.
  • A video screen showed Bergdorf's pop culture moments, including vintage photos of Linda Fargo and a cameo in Sex and the City 2.
  • Ravyn Lenae performed live, and Vashtie Kola DJed with throwback tunes by Justin Bieber, Fergie, and Far East Movement.
  • Guests included Michael Kors, Natalia Dyer, Hari Nef, and Jason Wu.
  • Linda Fargo compared Bergdorf's to the Met Museum and New York Public Library, calling it an institution of New York.
  • President Tracy Margolies described the store as an intersection of art, creativity, and imagination.

Entities

Artists

  • Linda Fargo
  • Michael Kors
  • Natalia Dyer
  • Hari Nef
  • Jason Wu
  • Ravyn Lenae
  • Vashtie Kola
  • Tracy Margolies
  • Christopher John Rogers
  • Stacey Bendet
  • Lance LePere
  • Tina Leung
  • Chanel Iman
  • Marina Ingvarsson
  • Francesca Scorsese
  • Tara Rudes Dann
  • Prabal Gurung
  • Ezra J. William
  • Nicky Hilton
  • Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert
  • Rachel Zoe
  • Ashley Avignone
  • Curtis Atanga
  • Carlsen Atanga
  • Katya Tolstova
  • Coco Bassey
  • Serena Goh
  • Kaye Bassey
  • Barbra Streisand
  • Miss Piggy
  • Joan Rivers
  • Liza Minnelli
  • Gianfranco Ferre
  • Justin Bieber
  • Fergie
  • Far East Movement

Institutions

  • Bergdorf Goodman
  • Vogue
  • Met Museum
  • New York Public Library
  • Akris
  • Armani

Locations

  • New York City
  • United States
  • Fifth Avenue

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