CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Centennial stripe fold-over clutch ($175), Courtship hip bag ($328), and Debutante asymmetric croc clutch ($250), Henri Bendel
It’s a little known fact that Henri Bendel , the brainchild behind the famed eponymous department store, is the man responsible for introducing Coco Chanel’s designs to an America previously cut off from (and hungrily craving) French fashion. Because of his eye for luxury and impeccable overall taste, it’s no wonder the Henri Bendel name has carried a reputation for fashion greatness for more than 100 years. This month, the store will open its doors at Water Tower Place, finally gracing the Magnificent Mile with its gorgeously edited collection of beauty products and accessories. No longer required to make the trip to the flagship Fifth Avenue townhouse in New York, shoppers can focus on more important things—like surrounding themselves with the iconic Bendel brown and white stripes adorning the Chicago store. Water Tower Place, 312-951-1928
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