Americana Manhasset, any day of the week, is full of beautiful objects, from clothing to jewelry to other items, but back in October, it took luxury to another level.

The high-end shopping center hosted Fleurs de Villes AUTUMN, an exhibition that “fuses fresh florals, fashion, and art in an unforgettable celebration of creativity and community.”

It was Fleurs de Villes ‘debut show on Long Island, as shoppers strolled by 15 floral installations by local floral artists who collaborated with boutiques and restaurants, such as Anine Bing, Cipollini Restaurant, London Jewelers, Rag & Bone, Todd Snyder, Toku Modern Asian, and Wolford.

Baron Floral Designs won the Fan Favorite award for their Autumn Floral Mannequin, which added another design element to the shopping center.

“We put our heart and creativity into all of our work and are so pleased that the clients of Americana Manhasset loved and appreciated our design,” said Baron Floral Designs founder Dana Baron. “We truly enjoyed connecting with shoppers at the Americana Manhasset.”

While Amazon and e-commerce may be taking a big bite out of most retailers’ revenue, high-end centers, like the Americana Manhasset, owned by Castagna Realty, are leaning into luxury, attracting shoppers and providing atmosphere and special touches.

They each have a brand and a reputation: Not every shopping center gets its own line in a Billy Joel song. But his reference to the “Miracle Mile” in “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” is about cruising on Northern Boulevard in Manhasset past stores in the Americana Manhasset, and any other high-end retailers nearby.

It’s a great line and, probably, pretty good marketing for the Americana, where the miracles keep coming. But high-end shopping centers are finding that they still attract shoppers who buy in person at brick-and-mortar stores rather than by clicking and picking.

At a time when many of the rich keep getting richer, the Americana has been attracting some new high-end tenants, as well as holding big charity events resulting in big donations.

The Americana Manhasset includes about 220,000 square feet of retail space spanning 1,500 feet, serving as an anchor on Northern Boulevard’s Miracle Mile.

Source: LI Press