“Delicious. . . you should really, really give the book a read.” —Vogue
“Pressman describes the world of Barneys in delicious detail. . . steeped in the dishy argot of gossip columns, with plentiful puns, tart epithets, and shameless name-dropping. . . . The experience of reading “They All Came to Barneys” is much like that of flipping through a scrapbook with Pressman by your side, mouthing along to his favorite stories.” —The New Yorker
“They All Came to Barneys is at its best conjuring the glory of the Madison Avenue Barneys, from the custom mosaic crowning in the cosmetics department to the fish tanks among the jewelry displays.” —The Wall Street Journal
“Fashion lovers need no introduction when it comes to Barneys, but perhaps a deep dive into the beloved luxury department store’s history will do. Who better to tell it than Gene Pressman—the former co-CEO and creative director of Barneys New York, as well as the grandson of founder Barney Pressman? Gene offers a sweeping account of the rise and fall of the brand, taking readers inside its labyrinthine empire like never before.” —Harper’s Bazaar
“Barneys is about to be trending once again.” —The New York Times
“So fun to read. . . Name-droppy? Sure. But oh, what names! . . . Pressman’s recollections are a breath of fresh air.” —The Washington Post
“I believe the best “I Once Ruled New York As A Man” memoir to come out this year is Gene Pressman’s They All Came To Barneys.” —Rachel Seville Tashjian Wise, Opulent Tips Newsletter
“The most glamorous store in NYC. . . Reading They All Came to Barneys, it’s hard not to long for the days when shopping was an event, an adventure.” —The New York Post
“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
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