Dylan's Candy Bar Holiday Pop-Up Shop Near Bryant Park

Just in time for the holiday season, Dylan's Candy Bar opened its first ever pop-up store across from Bryant Park in the space used previously by Missoni for Target. The pop-up shop carries the usual quirky selection of nostalgic candies as well as holiday-themed items such as “Naughty or Nice” candy bars, Hanukkah chocolate coins and an Advent calendar filled with candy. Inside the store is a giant gingerbread house and a large candy Christmas tree. The store has been popular among tourists and locals alike. The store is located at 1095 Avenue of the Americas between 42nd and 43rd Streets, and will be open until January 7, 2012.

Dylan's Candy Bar's Shoe-In Favorites

Elizabeth Bang, Seoul, Korea

Emily Shaw, Randolph, NJ

Pamela Ho, Cupertino CA

Sarah Richards, New York, NY

Rose La Grua, Pasadena, CA

Nelle Horsley, Vashon Island, WA

Elise Pelletier, Norwell, MA

Stephanie Seibel, St. Claire, Michigan

Caitrin Watson, Stamford, CT

Tiffany Ng, Queens, NY

On display at Dylan's Candy Bar are candy versions of Rockport's Fall 2011 fashion styles designed by students of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Rockport and Dylan's Candy Bar partnered with the RISD to launch the design contest. These are some of the favorite entries of the designs all made of candy. Dylan's Candy Bar is located at 1011 3rd Avenue at 60th Street near Bloomingdale's.

Burton Morris Post-Pop Paintings for Dylan's Candy Bar

These are some of the paintings by artist Burton Morris that are on display at Dylan's Candy Bar. The paintings are full of color, energy and optimism. Morris aims to "inspire and intrigue his audience by challenging the way they look at everyday ideas."


Morris first gained national attention in the mid-1990s when his work was chosen to be part of the set of the NBC telvision series "Friends." His artowrks have been exhibited internationally. 

Candy Couture: Delicious Designs At Dylan's Candy Bar

I-Candy by Kashfia Mariam

Garment description & inspiration: The girly girl gets all the attention! This dress is fresh, vibrant, and fabulously feminine, inspired by classic floral prints and the storied extravagance of Marie Antoinette. Atop a bouquet of fragrant flowers created by swirls of sour belts and jellybeans as gems, the licorice bodice is woven to mimic a basket. Inspired by florists in the sweet summertime, I-Candy is sure to catch the crowd’s attention.
Candy used: Sour belts strawberry-banana, Sour belts apple, Black licorice wheels, Tutti frutti jelly beans red jelly beans

Jawbreaker by Jaime Barker

Garment description & inspiration: A total jaw-dropper! This garment is inspired by crystallization and rock formation, with many candy elements broken to create an ideal silhouette marked by sharp texture and edgy volume. The collar is made from different lengths and flavors of candy cane sticks bursting out from the shoulder and hugging the neck. The bodice is made of crushed candy sticks, crushed super jawbreakers and assorted rock candy. Jawbreaker is sure to crush the competition!
Candy used: Large jaw breakers, Medium jaw breakers, Small jaw breakers, Assorted candy circus sticks

Fashion Fringe by Eduardo Calvo

Garment description & inspiration: Fashion Fringe is inspired by the futuristic silhouettes introduced by Cardin and Courrèges in the 1960s. Recalling the youth and energy of that dynamic decade, the design’s circular shape is layered with thousands of fringed sour belts. From a distance, vertical line work ornaments the dress but up close the careful observer is able to appreciate the intricacy of detail in the fringe. Fashion Fringe’s multi-hued palette complements its simple yet dramatic shape
Candy used: Assorted Sour Belts

Jolly Ranchero by Julie Tierney

Garment description & inspiration: A dynamic mingling of Poofy Pops and strawberry-banana sour belts, this garment’s inspiration ranges from sugar skulls to Día de los Muertos, from McQueen to Dior, from skateboard decks to vintage candy ads. The garment’s layers circle the body like different versions of the same story, told over and over again. Ranchero feels at once faraway and familiar, just like the legends of the American West that inspired it.
Candy used: Poofy pop, Poofy rope, Strawberry-banana soup belts, Double bubble gumballs, Licorice black rope, Papa bubble pops

On display at Dylan's Candy Bar window are delectable dresses designed and created by students from the Savannah College of Art and Design. The sweet designs were created from Dylan's Candy Bar's tastiest and most colorful treats. Dylan's Candy Bar is a rainbow-striped, two-story confection founded by Dylan Lauren, daughter of fashion designer, Ralph Lauren. Lauren said that her goal was to "merge fashion, art and pop candy culture." The flagship store is located at 1011 Third Avenue at 60th Street. 

DYLAN'S Candy Bar

A few blocks from where I live is the colorful DYLAN'S CANDY BAR flagship store. Located at 1011 Third Avenue across from Bloomingdale's, the popular candy store features its own line of candies and chocolate, and stocks other brands as well, including M&Ms, PEZ, Dubble Bubble, Wonka, and Jelly Belly. In addition to candy and chocolate, ice cream or ice cream floats, as well as candy-themed clothing can be purchased here. The store is owned by Dylan Lauren, daughter of designer Ralph Lauren. (Store Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri & Sat 10 AM – 11 PM, Sun 11am – 8 PM Tel 646-735-0078).