Dan Life’s Exhibits Fashion Nostalgia Art At Bergdorf Goodman

This holiday season, Bergdorf Goodman celebrates artistry and nostalgia with a groundbreaking exhibit by Dan Life (Daniel Jacob), the first artist to be exclusively featured in the iconic department store. On the 7th floor, Life at Bergdorf offers a glittering showcase of jewel-embellished sculptures, paintings, and works on paper that reinterprets fashion iconography through Jacob’s distinctive lens. The exhibit runs through February 14th, inviting viewers to experience the intersection of art, culture, and high fashion.

At the heart of Life at Bergdorf is Jacob’s ability to breathe new life into familiar symbols of aspiration. His “Untitled Purse,” inspired by the coveted Hermès Birkin, has already sold twice in its opening week. It was then replaced with a $150K Jordan replica sneaker sculpture, encrusted with 143,000 Swarovski crystals, each hand-set over three months. These works speak to both luxury and craftsmanship, merging the nostalgia of pop culture with modern artistry.

Dan Life’s signature technique extends beyond sculpture. His use of magazine covers, and fashion photography from brands like Balenciaga and Prada as canvases, exploring the fusion of nostalgia and iconography, transforming pop imagery into art that resonates across generations.

These pieces bridge past and present, offering a cultural dialogue that feels both personal and universal, featuring some of the most memorable characters from the television series The Simpsons.

With collectors ranging from royalty to celebrities like Justin Bieber, Shakira, and Bad Bunny, Jacob’s work has become synonymous with innovative pop culture reinterpretation. Fresh off his ComplexCon collaboration with ESPN, which debuted the “TOP 10” chain worn by 2 Chainz and Caitlin Clark, Jacob’s creations are influencing the worlds of fashion, art, sports, and entertainment.

More than a retail display, Life at Bergdorf embodies the spirit of the holidays through Jacob’s vision of beauty and memory. With prices ranging from low four-figures to upwards of $150,000, the collection is as aspirational as it is accessible, reminding us that nostalgia, when reimagined, can become the ultimate luxury.

This Bergdorf Goodman partnership is an exhibit and a celebration of Jacob’s ability to transform pop culture staples into high art. Each piece, from sculptural sneakers to bedazzled handbags, and wall art radiant enough to stop passersby in their footsteps, is a testament to his meticulous process.

Often requiring hours of jewel application and painstaking attention to detail, Jacob has displayed an appetite for maximal expression. Seeing the works up close offers a deeper appreciation for the artistry behind them, as each gem captures the light and transforms everyday objects into extraordinary visions.

This collection is a must-see for anyone passionate about the intersection of art and fashion. Exploring Life at Bergdorf and seeing how Dan Life transforms the familiar into the extraordinary for the holiday season, it shares the emotions that make the holidays special, revitalizing fashion iconography as art at Bergdorf Goodman.