In March, Printemps opened its doors at One Wall Street, marking the celebrated Parisian retailer’s first U.S. location and adding a new layer of style and vitality to Lower Manhattan’s evolving landscape. The debut enjoyed widespread acclaim across global media, with editors, critics, and cultural voices weighing in on what this milestone means for the future of luxury retail, design, and place-making. 

Coverage spanned continents and perspectives. The New York Times captured the street-level buzz with its piece “Why Is There Always a Line? And Why Is It at My Front Door?” CNBC offered a glimpse of the 54,000-square-foot flagship and its visual splendor, while The Business of Fashion credited Printemps with understanding “what’s missing” from the American retail landscape. Vogue Business framed the opening as a powerful expression of “New Retail” in the U.S. context, and WWD captured the spirit of the debut, calling the arrival of Printemps on Wall Street “resplendent” in both fashion and intent. 

Design-focused outlets were equally enthusiastic. Wallpaper* praised the space as blooming with “possibility and enchanting design.” Architectural Digest described it as New York’s latest shopping hot spot, highlighting the interplay of restored Art Deco elements and contemporary Parisian flair. Designboom and Dezeen spotlighted the vision of designer Laura Gonzalez, who transformed the iconic Art Deco interior into a layered, imaginative, and emotionally resonant landscape.

Other voices took a broader view. The Financial Times asked if a French retailer could establish itself as a Lower Manhattan alternative to the traditional luxury stores farther uptown, while The Strategist distilled the excitement in just three succinct words: “Printemps Is Here.” The message across outlets was consistent: Printemps has arrived with purpose, setting a fresh tone for a retail renaissance that feels immersive, elevated, and deeply considered.

One Wall Street itself was a quiet yet constant thread in many of these stories. As the home to this flagship, it’s not only a host to a global brand but an evolving cultural destination. For residents, the experience is even more intimate. Publications like Robb Report and Elite Traveler highlighted the privileges available to those living in this extraordinary Financial District condominium; private access to curated events, bespoke programming, and daily proximity to one of the most talked-about arrivals in the city. 

As a whole, the press coverage illustrates a historic debut that resonates beyond fashion or retail. Printemps at One Wall Street represents a meeting of worlds: Paris and New York, legacy and innovation, public excitement and private luxury. And for residents, it is more than a headline. It’s home.

With a globally acclaimed retail anchor and an unmatched location, One Wall Street presents a rare opportunity to live within a cultural landmark. Contact the sales team to learn more about Lower Manhattan condos for sale at One Wall Street — residences thoughtfully designed to appreciate in both value and significance — and discover what home can truly mean.