stories

Escape the hustle and bustle of the
avenue outside and find solace
behind the revolving doors of
Bergdorf’s. People say New York is
like no place on earth. Those people
have never been to the Shoe Salon
at Bergdorf Goodman.
Silver-gilded elevators bring you
up. They open up into a magical
world. A world of bright colors and
shimmering lights. You step out as
endless tables of shoes beckon you
in.
As you walk through the store, its
transforms. You’re not an adult but
a kid in a store. A store bursting
with candy and ice cream and
more. Not shoes but gumdrops and
jellybeans line the walls of this floor.
Lollipops and white chocolate.
Ribbons of candy and licorice.
You skip by tables and tables with
a grace of when you were eight.
The shelves are laden with sweet
goodness. Willy Wonka, it seems,
has invented this place.
Life you can see, is a cotton candy
dream. At Bergdorf’s, they’ve got
shoes of lilac and purple and pink.
Boots clad in black leather and
suede soft as mink. Shimmering
silver and gold heels catch the light
and gleam as you pass.
Sweet melodies are flowing. And
in the next room, you can swear
they’re playing your favorite song.
You want to dance and twirl tirelessly
through the place. Bergdorf’s, you
think, must be heaven on earth.
Manolos are beautifully displayed
like cakes on a pedestal. Louboutins
stand glimmering under an art
deco light. It has the grandeur of
Gatsby’s mansion. And a style to
match.
Surrounded by luxurious sofas
covered in sumptuous fabrics.
Regal armchairs beckon you in. You
fall onto one as time slows. Your hair
cascades in perfect folds after you.
There you are outstretched,
surrounded by a world of delight.
Everyone is smiles and songs.
Delivering scrumptious foot candy
in silver boxes. You’re Cinderella
and every shoe is the perfect fit.
You bounce to the register with joy
in your heart. You’ve found one that
fits! It’s perfect, you think. You hand
off your card with not a care in the
world. Reality comes crashing back
as you max out your Amex. And
all you’re left with is a light purple
shopping bag.