They All Came to Barneys

“Those who know Gene will recognize his voice in these pages, the swagger and charm, as he tells an extraordinary story that weaves together Giorgio Armani, the New York Knicks, Azzedine Alaia, Studio 54, Andy Warhol, Linda Evangelista and a famous chimp, and, of course, the inimitable Pressman family.” —Cathy Horyn, critic-at-large, New York Magazine“I always loved Barneys, and reading They All Came to Barneys made me miss it more than ever.” —Linda Evangelista“Barneys was a truly unique experience—sophisticated, creative, and one of endless discovery. The same can be said of Gene’s book, which vividly captures this legendary time and place.” —Calvin Klein“Barneys was a one-of-a-kind and this wonderful book captures its spirit brilliantly.” —Paul Smith“When I met Barneys, I fell in love. It was family, friends, food, fashion. To this day, I miss Barneys more than any other store.” —Donna Karan“Gene Pressman’s fashion memoir has all the swagger and charisma of the man himself. To this day Barneys remains legendary in the public imagination. To find out why, read this book. It’s fabulous.” —Simon Doonan, author and former creative director of Barneys“Through the pages of this book, one can revisit the magic of Barneys.” —Ermenegildo Zegna“Gene’s alluring outline of his family’s story is a remarkable account of one of New York City’s most treasured institutions. The significance of Barneys’ contribution to the cultural landscape of NYC celebrated and helped define so much of what made it a magnet for people interested in fashion, music, and art. It was the original influencer. It is an absolute must read for anyone interested in a special slice of New York City’s history.” —Marc Jacobs

Gene Pressman was co-CEO, creative director, and head of merchandising and marketing for Barneys New York, and a veteran of the store for more than twenty-five years. Under his leadership, Barneys New York emerged as the defining force in retailing for upscale men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, accessories, and home furnishings. He is the author, with Noah Kerner, of Chasing Cool, a distillation of his marketing philosophy. A graduate of the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, he lives with his family in Palm Beach.