Bloomingdale's is an upscale department store chain known for its designer clothing, accessories, home goods, and beauty products. It has a long history, starting in 1861 with the original store in New York City. Bloomingdale's expanded significantly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and became known for introducing cutting-edge fashion designers. The chain is now a nationwide, full-line upscale department store, operating both physical stores and an online platform, and a division of Macy's, Inc