Bloomingdale’s is set to enchant American shoppers with its latest retail extravaganza, "From Italy, With Love," a two-month-long event showcasing the finest Italian fashion, design, cuisine, and culture. Kicking off on September 5, reported on WWD, Instore Mag and others, this landmark initiative promises to transport customers to Italy through a curated selection of over 300 exclusive products from more than 150 distinguished brands, alongside the debut of over 30 new names.
Reported on The event will be available both in-store and online, offering a treasure trove of limited edition collaborations across apparel, fine jewelry, accessories, beauty, and home goods. Shoppers will find unique highlights such as bespoke jewelry from Crivelli, Marco Bicego, Ippolita, and Roberto Coin, along with a dazzling 52-carat collection by Alberto Milani, featuring an exquisite necklace, bracelet, ring, and earrings.
Fashion aficionados can explore exclusive pieces from iconic names like Max Mara, Ferragamo, and Valentino, including a special travel-inspired dress by Giambattista Valli. For the first time, Bloomingdale’s will feature ready-to-wear collections from La DoubleJ, Fendi, and Etro, expanding its high-fashion offerings.
The men's fashion segment will also be noteworthy, with premium selections from Canali, Corneliani, Armani, Tod's, Ferragamo, and Peserico. Isaia will introduce a bespoke made-to-measure service, while Bloomingdale's own The Men's Store will present exclusive Italian leather accessories and suits crafted from luxury Italian fabrics.
Salone del Mobile.Milano will partner exclusively with Bloomingdale’s as a key component of the 59th Street programming, presenting a special exhibition titled "Italian Design: from Classic to Contemporary." This site-specific installation, curated by architect Ferruccio Laviani, will feature products from 23 esteemed Italian brands and reflect the metaphysical piazzas of Giorgio de Chirico.
The event will highlight exciting collaborations such as AC Milano x Off White, Rag & Bone x Lucali, and Kartell x Missoni. New additions to the Bloomingdale’s lineup include Gallia Knitwear, Joshua Sanders, Il Bisonte, and Paris Texas.
Bloomingdale’s will also debut Il Mercato, a shoppable Italian pantry located on the main floor, offering gourmet sauces, homemade pasta, and other delicacies curated by partners like De'Longhi and Giadzy. Visitors can enjoy unique items like Unfortunate Portrait T-shirts in pizza box packaging.
To celebrate the launch, Bloomingdale’s will host a kickoff event on September 7, featuring Italian food, art, and music, including a Lucali food truck and a vibrant facade inspired by the Amalfi Coast. Throughout September and October, the flagship store will host various immersive experiences, including:
- Salone del Mobile.Milano x Bloomingdale's, Conversations About Italian Design: Each Wednesday throughout the month of September, Bloomingdale's will host Conversations About Italian Design: a series of panels and talks organized by Salone del Mobile.Milano. with leaders in design, providing attendees with opportunities to learn about, and experience, Italian furniture and design production.
- Il Mercato: Each weekend, brands Bonajuto, Bona Furtuna, Zia Pia, Il Buco, Monte's, and De'Longhi will offer unique activations for customers to enjoy and fully immerse themselves in the marketplace. On September 7, the space will have delicious tastings of Italian delicacies from Bona Furtuna, Zia Pia, Venchi, Monte's, and Il Buco, as well as refreshing sips from San Pellegrino and De'Longhi.
- De'Longhi Espresso Bar: Sip while you shop at Il Mercato! De'Longhi, the leading Italian espresso making brand, will offer complimentary tastings of your cafe favorites, like espresso and cappuccino as part of the Il Mercato experience every Thursday through Sunday from 11AM-5PM throughout the campaign.
- Missoni Salotto: Featuring an array of exclusive products across categories, Missoni will take over Studio 59 with customizations, embroidery options, and a Missoni specialty cocktail.
- Demo Kitchen Takeovers: Each Saturday, Bloomingdale's demo kitchen will feature different partners and classes on how to make Italian classics including focaccia, gnocchi, cannolis, and more.
- Moncler Customization Station: Customers can purchase fully customized men's and women's pieces with Moncler's branded computer.
- Vintage Photo Booth Pop-Up Featuring Prada and Versace: In collaboration with From Italy, With Love partner, EssilorLuxottica, customers can check out the latest sunglass styles by Prada and Versace, including Prada exclusives, curated for this campaign and only available at Bloomingdale's, while snapping a picture in a vintage photo booth pop-up.
- Ciao Bella Makeup Date: From October 4-6, stores across the U.S. will feature three days of beauty programming with an Italian-themed festival on October 5th.
- Chiara Boni La Petite Robe Pop-Up: Throughout September and October, CHIARA BONI La Petite Robe will have a pop-up, with a special offering of mini bouquets and prosecco in a stationed floral cart on September 7.
- Moon Boot Pop-Up: In celebration of the launch of its Park silhouette, Moon Boot will have a standing pop-up with an exclusive colorway available only at Bloomingdale's. The brand will also be offering gelato within the pop-up on September 7.
- Tod's Artisan Shoemaker Event: A Tod's artisan will be onsite September 5-9 to showcase the intricate craftsmanship of its product.
- The World of Ginori: Ginori 1735 will be taking over and redesigning the trend space on the seventh floor with its furniture and wallpaper, and will have a Ginori master painter live, on September 7-8.
Rocco Forte Hotels will be the official hospitality partner, offering exclusive deals for Bloomingdale’s Loyalists at its luxurious Italian properties.
"From Italy, With Love" officially launches at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street flagship on September 5, with exclusive online products available until supplies last. For more details, visit Bloomingdales.com and follow @Bloomingdales on Instagram.
