Moments of Luxury

The Westchester, IL-based Charles Sparks + Co., a retail design, planning, and communications consultancy, was hired to bring the vision of modern luxury to a vibrant urban destination. The result instantly communicates a commitment to luxury and quality while also reinvigorating the sense of bold contemporary style long associated with Neiman Marcus.

Roughly 126,300 square feet, the new three-level store was a natural fit for The Bravern—a 300,000-square-foot shopping center inspired by European villages, and an integral part of …

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