THE SHOPS AT THE PLAZA- NEW YORK’S MOST FASHIONABLE ADDRESS AND SHOPPING DESTINATION AT THE LEGENDARY PLAZA HOTEL

Featuring an Unparalleled Collection of Exclusive Boutiques and Handpicked Beauty Luxuries New York

(July 15, 2009) – Located on Fifth Avenue across from Central Park, The Shops at The Plaza offer an exceptional shopping and beauty destination inside the landmark Plaza Hotel. Occupying 160,000 square feet on six levels, The Shops at The Plaza present a world-class collection of exclusive designers, services and tastemakers in the worlds of fashion, beauty, décor and cuisine within short walking distance from Fifth Avenue shopping and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Housed throughout the legendary hotel in the expansive Grand Concourse, ground floor and lobby, The Shops at The Plaza embody the establishment’s dedication to luxury and service in one illustrious location for international visitors and New Yorkers alike. The collection appeals to the world’s most discerning shoppers and features a unique gathering of rare one-of-a-kind jewelry designers and coveted boutique brands, many of which have chosen to open their first U. S. outpost exclusively at The Shops at The Plaza.

Numerous exclusive retailers have chosen The Shops at The Plaza to debut their flagship US locations. Unique companies such as Francesco Fino, premier Italian haute couture and bridal designer, Krigler, a fifth generation fragrance house with Russian roots and French savoir-faire, Anna Hu, a Christie’s New York and Van Cleef & Arpels veteran who specializes in creating one-of-a-kind pieces for the most discriminating clientele and Qiviuk, offering luxurious yet unusual, high-quality clothing for men and women comprised of the Qiviuk fiber. These retailers simply highlight a selection of the exclusive offerings available at The Shops at The Plaza.

The handpicked retail collection also features designers including European luxury accessories brand MCM, chic hand-bag maker Ghurka, Vertu and Morgenthal Frederics. Clothing from Seize Sur Vingt and LTJ Arthur. Patrons can also find further jewelry offerings from GOODFORTUNE TENTHOUSANDTHINGS, Kenneth Jay Lane, Iradj Moini, Maurice Fine Jewelry and international fashion and jewelry designer Helen Yarmak, in addition to artwork by Peter Lik Fine Photography.

The Plaza Beauty by Warren-Tricomi is an all-encompassing beauty destination and contemporary boutique divided by category, offering a brow bar, men’s bar, fragrance bar and skincare. Drawing from the worlds of hair care, skincare, and fragrance, The Plaza Beauty provides an exclusive sampling of the most luxurious, efficacious beauty formulas from internationally renowned brands, as well as rare, emerging lines, housed in one matchless destination. This exclusive beauty collection has been hand-picked by New York’s foremost style icons, Joel Warren and Edward Tricomi.

Shoppers can also enjoy a selection of traditional Austrian tortes, pastries, strudels and petit fours at the Demel café, in addition to the Parisian bookseller Assouline, Caudalie Vinotherapie® Spa, Warren- Tricomi Salon and Fitness Center by Radu Physical Culture. This fall 2009, The Shops at The Plaza will introduce several new boutiques including New York fashion designer Douglas Hannant’s flagship store, Italian bridal designer Francesco Fino’s first U.S. bridal boutique and the re-opening of The Plaza Boutique. Like no other signature hotel boutique, The Plaza Boutique offers high-end leather goods, porcelain glasses, fashionable men’s shirts and luxurious gift items.

Synonymous with timeless luxury, The Plaza Hotel is considered to be one of New York’s most fashionable addresses. The hotel has played host to the most illustrious Hollywood legends, international glitterati and monumental events of the last one hundred years. The tradition continues as the glamorous shopping concourse offers an extraordinary shopping destination in an elegant setting accented with crystal chandeliers, hand cut mosaic tiles and luxurious velvet banquette seating throughout the concourse.

The Plaza Shops
The Plaza Shops offer an unparalleled shopping experience - a personal excursion in style and taste found no where else in the City. Anchoring Fifth Avenue, the destinational collection embodies The Plaza's legacy of elegance and splendor, while offering modern day luxuries. Each existing retailer was curated to present the perfect balance of fashion, beauty, wellness and culture. A new retail experience for savvy consumers from all over the world, The Plaza Shops provide a cohesive community of luxury that is both exclusive and inclusive.

About The Plaza Hotel
Timeless, captivating and unforgettable, The Plaza has undergone a $400 million, three-year, lobby to roof renovation and restoration. The passion and uncompromising service which made the hotel a legend has returned with a new and contemporary spirit. The Plaza is an extraordinary hotel and a luxury lifestyle destination that offers guests every indulgence featuring a world-class retail collection with a Caudalie Vinotherapie(r) Spa, Warren-Tricomi Salon and Fitness Center by Radu Physical Culture. The Oak Room and Oak Bar provide quintessential New York experiences, and the opulent Plaza Grand Ballroom continues to host the world's most memorable events. New additions include the elegant Champagne Bar and stylish Rose Club. Designated a New York City Landmark in 1969 it is also the only New York City hotel to be designated as a National Historic Landmark. The Plaza Hotel is jointly owned by New York-based El Ad Properties, a subsidiary of the El Ad Group, and Kingdom Holdings, a Saudi Arabia-based corporation. It is managed by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. For reservations and additional information, please call 888-240-7775 or visit www.theplaza.com

THE SHOPS AT THE PLAZA CONTACT INFORMATION:
One West 58th Street (Entrance at 58th Street)
New York, NY 10019
(P) 212-546-5498

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Saturday 11-7p.m.
Sunday 12-6p.m.

Web site: www.theplaza.com