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Founded at the University of Pennsylvania in 1985, Steve & Barry's grew from a campus-focused shop into a national retailer with stores in universities and malls. Its value-priced clothing and celebrity-backed private labels became part of the American shopping landscape before the chain liquidated in 2008 and 2009. This ceramic ornament offers collectors a seasonal way to remember the company's rise, distinctive retail era, and place in the history of campus apparel and mall shopping.
Steve & Barry's was founded by Steven Shore and Barry Prevor at the University of Pennsylvania in 1985. Its first campus store drew customers with low prices, and the business expanded to other university campuses across the United States. In 1998, the chain opened its first large mall-based store at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills, Michigan, broadening its range beyond college-related apparel. Until 2007, it operated as Steve & Barry's University Sportswear; it then dropped the tagline as celebrity-designed and inspired private-label clothing helped broaden its appeal. The company developed lines with several public figures and sold casual clothing, footwear, and accessories through a value-focused retail model. In 2006, investment firm TA Associates made a minority investment, and a group led by Bay Harbour Management later bought the company. Steve & Barry's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 9, 2008. Its reorganization failed, and successor parent BH S&B Holdings announced liquidation of the remaining stores in November 2008. The chain liquidated during 2008 and 2009.
| Heart | Round | |
| Diameter, in | 3.21 | 2.80 |
Product features
- 100% white ceramic construction — strong and durable
- Double-sided print with matte finish option
- Golden hanging string included
- UV-decorated for lasting color
- Available in white or gold gift packaging (single ornament per pack)
Care instructions
- Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing