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Splurge on an afternoon with Barneys Ceo Gene Pressman

06oct5:00 pm6:30 pmSplurge on an afternoon with Barneys Ceo Gene PressmanJoin Dirk Standen, Dean of the SCAD School of Fashion, for an exclusive conversation with Gene Pressman, co-CEO, creative director, and head of merchandising and marketing for Barneys New York, on the release of his new book They All Came to Barneys. The discussion takes place at the SCAD Museum of Art Theater and offers a rare insider look at the legendary retailer’s history, influence, and cultural impact.

Event Details

One of New York’s most coveted destinations for all things fashion, Barneys is a household name synonymous with chic. Barney Pressman opened his namesake suit shop in 1923 on 7th Ave. and 17th St., unaware of just how globally influential the shoppable totem would become. Joined by fashion expert and SCAD School of Fashion dean Dirk Standen, successor of Barneys prestige Gene Pressman presents his highly anticipated anthology of true stories from the definitive department store, They All Came to Barneys, a mesmerizing memoir of peak fashion history. Book sale and signing immediately follows.

This event is free and open to the public.

Time

October 6, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location

SCAD Museum of Art

601 Turner Blvd, Savannah GA, 31401

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