Barneys Is Sold for Scrap, Ending an Era

For decades, Barneys New York epitomized a certain kind of aspirational Manhattan cool. It matched the city’s soaring skyscrapers in its ambition, unapologetic ego and raised-eyebrow gloss. The retailer was the first to introduce names such as Armani, Alaia, Comme des Garcons, Louboutin and Zegna, and its flagship store on 61st Street and Madison Avenue…

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