One of my favorite places for classic pieces has gotten a makeover at its SoHo, NYC location.  Banana’s SoHo flagship stored just reopened this past Wednesday, November 11, 2009, after a remodel.  The 18,000 square-foot store (um, drooling) was overhauled with a design that is intended to make shopping easier, and more fun.

The new plan has large sections devoted exclusively to special collections and accessories, with a circular section in the front for Banana’s limited-edition, slightly more expensive, Monogram Collection.  In the back of the store you’ll find a large space that showcases their jewelry line (I could spend hours here!), right  next to the classic Heritage collection.  Menswear is just upstairs,  with shoes, sunglasses, and tables of apparel overlooking New York City’s Broadway through expansive windows.  The entire space is crowned with strings of lights that cast an ambient glow.

I’m excited to check out the new layout (and maybe some new products).  It might be an occasion to plan a girls’ shopping trip and a nice lunch.  I am in the market for some new shoes, you know….