BY DATHAN KAZSUK
Calling all fashionistas and luxury aficionados! A slice of Miami Beach has just landed in the form of Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up in Raleigh—and it’s only here until January 14, 2024.
Bal Harbour has unveiled its debut pop-up location, intending to replicate this concept in at least 40 additional spots worldwide over the next decade. Raleigh had the honor of being the inaugural destination to launch the Access Pop-Up experience.
This grand shopping experience brings 17,000 square feet of retail heaven to North Hills and features an array of coveted brands that will make you feel like you’re strolling down Collins Avenue.
Browse the latest collections from Tiffany & Co., Balmain, Bonpoint, Addict, Assouline, Scanlan Theodore, Frette and James Perse. If that isn’t enough to tempt shoppers, the pop-up also includes products by Santa Maria Novella, the renowned Italian perfumery that has been crafting fragrances since the 13th century.
Bal Harbour’s Access isn’t just any pop-up; it’s a carefully curated selection of luxury brands representing the epitome of style and sophistication—from dazzling diamond rings by Tiffany & Co. to chic outfits for your next soirée, you’ll find it here.
The pop-up also features The Whitman, a 150-seat restaurant inspired by The Whitman by the Sea, a Miami Beach hotel owned by the Whitman family in the 1940s. The menu features Latin-inspired flavors, so you can indulge in your culinary cravings while surrounded by luxury.
But be warned: this is a world of extravagance, and prices reflect that. We’re talking $3,500 bed sheets from Frette and pricey rings at Tiffany & Co.
Oh, and one more thing: leave the red wine outside the shipping containers. We were politely informed that spills on these delicate garments and furnishings could result in some hefty charges.
Bal Harbor Shops Access Pop-Up is the place to be if you’re looking for a taste of Miami Beach luxury without leaving Raleigh. It’s the perfect destination for holiday shopping, special occasions, or simply treating yourself to a little bit of indulgence.
The shops are located right outside Coquette in the North Hills shopping center, and are open to the public every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
