Upscale NYC lingerie store beloved by Jackie O, Joan Crawford and Madonna is forced to close because of soaring rents By Nova M Bajamonti For Dailymail.Com Published: 01:38 EDT, 29 August 2024 | Updated: 01:43 EDT, 29 August 2024 e-mail View comments An upscale New York City lingerie store which once served A-listers is closing because of the high costs of rent. The Upper East Side's iconic Peress store has been open for more than 90 years.
During its reign, the luxury store was beloved by the likes of Jackie O, Joan Crawford, Barbara Walters , Madonna , Diana Vreeland, Brooke Astor, and Gloria Vanderbilt. The beloved Madison Avenue shop carried European lingerie, pajamas, nightgowns, socks and slippers. Prior to its August 15 closing date, the boutique advertised a sale of 50 per cent off, and its door sign read: 'Only one customer at a time and 10 minutes only.
' An upscale New York City lingerie store which once served A-listers is closing because of the high costs of rent The Upper East Side's iconic store called Peress has been open for more than 90 years During its reign, the luxury store was beloved by the likes of Jackie O, Joan Crawford, Barbara Walters, Madonna, Diana Vreeland, Brooke Astor and Gloria Vanderbilt Romanian shopkeeper Bibi shared with The New York Times : 'Everybody was crying because we have to go. Pictured is Herbert Peress, the storeowner since 1977 'Every single customer - they regret we are closing the store.' One shopper, who wanted to remain unna.
