Tweaks to Barney's Co-Op Storefront
A few months ago Barney’s Co-Op, the less expensive line of Barney’s clothing that is coming to Atlantic Avenue, presented a rendering to Community Board Six’s Landmarks and Land Use Board. Although the committee gave its blessing at the time, there was some concern expressed about the decorative metal grill proposed for some of the…
A few months ago Barney’s Co-Op, the less expensive line of Barney’s clothing that is coming to Atlantic Avenue, presented a rendering to Community Board Six’s Landmarks and Land Use Board. Although the committee gave its blessing at the time, there was some concern expressed about the decorative metal grill proposed for some of the storefront windows. Looks like the architects took that feedback into consideration: The rendering above (which we just got our hands on) is what was ultimately presented to the Landmarks Preservation Committee.
Barney’s Reveals Co-Op Renderings [Brownstoner] GMAP
why did god invent WASPS?
somebody has to pay retail….
BhillGuy – I dont want $100 of that crap! Nor do I know how we would confirm the sales numbers but I’ll take the bet for bragging rights
The only time I ever bought anything full price at the co-op some guy told me it looked like a knock-off.
the co-op on 17th street is always crowded when I’m there, which is pretty often, and that’s kind of a crappy mid-block location. I dont see why this Atlantic location wont do well.
I actually like the coops better than the main Barney’s store b/c I like that they’re a bit more casual (and the main Barney’s store is just too damn big), but have to admit I dont think I’ve ever bought anything for full price there.
As for the architecture issue here: god forbid we allow any decorative grillwork to mar this historic facade!!!
The Barney’s Co-op in SoHo is always packed. I think it’s a matter of choosing a location that is appropriate for the store’s targeted market, and Brooklyn would seem to fit the bill.
“I predict that it will do as well as Urban Outfitters.”
I have a very good friend who manages one of the Urban Outfitters stores in Manhattan and was partially responsible for getting the Brooklyn store off the ground.
She said they give each new store 3 years to get their groove basically and start turning a profit. She said the first year was slow for the store on Atlantic and now it’s beating profit estimates and is doing very well.
Let’s see…the location for Barney’s Co-op are:
Atlanta
Chicago
Houston
Chevy Chase, Maryland
Philadelphia
Riverside, CA
Los Angeles
Aventura, CA
Santa Monica, CA
Austin, TX
Troy, MI
Miami Beach
Costa Mesa, CA
Georgetown
Westchester, NY
Glendale, CA
San Diego
Soho
Chelsea
And you don’t think one can survive in Brooklyn? I can tell you I will be one of their customers. I love a lot of their stuff.
I think Barney’s Co-op is more popular in LA than NYC. Not sure why, but agreed that it’s kind of a weird store in New York — a little too expensive for everyday shopping, but not actually sufficiently tailored or attractive to command premium (by NY standards) prices.
I predict that it will do as well as Urban Outfitters.