NEW YORK MINUTE: F.P. JOURNE PLANS U.S. FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUE

new york- while the majority of your wardrobe often fluctuates, there are three essentials that can last a lifetime- a good bag, sick heels, and a timeless timepiece. prestigious watchmaker f.p. journe will call madison avenue home to its new york flagship boutique, opening in november 2009. the new location will join the list of five other posh addresses in tokyo, hong kong, geneva, paris, and boca raton. "f.p. journe timed the market perfectly. the exclusivity and high-quality design of their watches has kept the retailer recession-resistant and has given them the edge in securing this prominent location to grow their u.s. presence," said pierre halimi lacharlotte, the partner for f.p. journe's new york store. after more than 30 years in the business, each piece showcases stringent attention to detail, with all work done in-house and careful craftsmanship developed by journe himself. keep your eyes peeled and your dollars stored away, and when fall rolls around, invest in one of the iconic brand's sophisticated pieces. – sydney cannon