In a 7,000 square foot loft in Manhattan’s Cooper Square sits an estimated 15,000 dresses and 10,000 evening gowns, making up the largest privately held collection of high-end fashion in the country. The clothes are organized impeccably; racks organized strategically by category and color.
This is the Albright Fashion Library.
This is the Albright Fashion Library.
Irene and Marina Albright have arguably the world’s greatest closet. Chanel, Dior, Prada, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Celine, Gareth Pugh, Marchesa and Hermes: the mother and daughter have everything from Birkin Bags to Louboutins. And while we’re talking shoes, the ladies have over 7,000 pairs.
While I’m certain the two have played their fair share of dress up since opening in 1990, these clothes aren’t for their personal use. They’re for editors, stylists, and celebrities who come to the Albright Fashion Library to borrow outfits for various events, appearances, or productions.
And for a fee, stylists, celebrities, and editors can delve into this “compendium of fashion” and make it their own, at least for a moment.
There is also the retail operation
down the street, called
Where customers can purchase discounted (70% -90%0 high end pieces from the archives of the Library collection.
Blending the world of art and fashion in a concept store and art gallery.
Genius, right?
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