Dylan's Candy Bar
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Dylan's Candy Bar is a chain of boutique candy shops and candy supplier currently located in New York City
, East Hampton
, Roosevelt Field, Orlando
and Houston, as well as in wholesale venues around the globe. It is owned by Dylan Lauren
, daughter of Ralph Lauren
. Lauren was inspired to create the store, which is asserted to be the "largest unique candy store in the world", by the Roald Dahl
story of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
. Lauren, dubbed the "Candy Queen", said that her goal was to "merge fashion, art and pop candy culture". It stocks 7,000 candies from around the world. Dylan's Candy Bar has also partnered with Holt Renfrew
in Vancouver
, British Columbia
in a co-branding
effort. The flagship store has supposedly become something of a "required stop" for those visiting New York and celebrities such as Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
, Janet Jackson
and Madonna
reportedly make a point to visit the store.
The New York City store, located on 60th Street and 3rd Avenue, is the flagship store and a famous destination for tourists and locals alike in the city. It has also become a destination for television and movies based in New York.
, a 2005 romantic comedy starring Will Smith
, Eva Mendes
, and Kevin James
. In the opening scene when Hitch, played by Will Smith
, explains basic principles on how to get the girl, one of the characters becomes attracted to a saleswoman at Dylan’s Candy Bar, but fails to grab her attention at the store.
, (Russell Brand
) gets a job at the store to prove to his mother he can be an adult on his own. After being hired by the manager (John Hodgman
), he holds three positions; cashier, stock, and sales floor. He buys his way into a gummy bear costume from Scott Adsit’s character. This job ends in Arthur falling down the stairs and being fired from the short-lived job.
) and Dan (Penn Badgley
) shop for a thoughtful anniversary gift for Nate in Dylan’s Candy Bar while Dan tries revealing to Vanessa that his father and his girlfriend Serena’s (Blake Lively
) mother may have a love child. They were rudely interrupted by preteen Gossip Girl followers trying to pin an affair on Dan and make for an escape out of the store.
Season 3, Episode 7: "How to Succeed in Bassness" Rufus Humphrey (Matthew Settle
) is prepared for trick-or-treaters with his Dylan’s Candy Bar bag at his wife’s Lily (Kelly Rutherford
) Upper East Side apartment.
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, East Hampton
East Hampton (town), New York
The Town of East Hampton is located in southeastern Suffolk County, New York, at the eastern end of the South Shore of Long Island. It is the easternmost town in the state of New York...
, Roosevelt Field, Orlando
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
and Houston, as well as in wholesale venues around the globe. It is owned by Dylan Lauren
Dylan Lauren
Dylan Lauren is the daughter of clothing designer Ralph Lauren, and the owner of Dylan's Candy Bar, the largest candy store in the world, based in New York City.-Life and career:...
, daughter of Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren is an American fashion designer and business executive; best known for his Polo Ralph Lauren clothing brand.-Early life:...
. Lauren was inspired to create the store, which is asserted to be the "largest unique candy store in the world", by the Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, fighter pilot and screenwriter.Born in Wales to Norwegian parents, he served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in which he became a flying ace and intelligence agent, rising to the rank of Wing Commander...
story of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is a 1971 musical film adaptation of the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, directed by Mel Stuart, and starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. The film tells the story of Charlie Bucket as he receives a golden ticket and visits Willy...
. Lauren, dubbed the "Candy Queen", said that her goal was to "merge fashion, art and pop candy culture". It stocks 7,000 candies from around the world. Dylan's Candy Bar has also partnered with Holt Renfrew
Holt Renfrew
Holt Renfrew is a chain of high-end Canadian department stores. It is comparable to Barneys New York and Saks Fifth Avenue in the United States, and to two other upmarket chains owned by the same family, Britain's Selfridges and Ireland's Brown Thomas...
in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
in a co-branding
Co-branding
Co-branding refers to several different marketing arrangements:Co-branding, also called brand partnership, is when two companies form an alliance to work together, creating marketing synergy...
effort. The flagship store has supposedly become something of a "required stop" for those visiting New York and celebrities such as Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
Ashley Olsen
Ashley Fuller Olsen is an American actress, fashion designer, producer, and author. She co-founded luxury fashion brand The Row and the more affordable line Olsenboye with her twin sister Mary-Kate Olsen and started her own fashion company called Elizabeth and James...
, Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...
and Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
reportedly make a point to visit the store.
The New York City store, located on 60th Street and 3rd Avenue, is the flagship store and a famous destination for tourists and locals alike in the city. It has also become a destination for television and movies based in New York.
Hitch
Dylan’s Candy Bar was featured in HitchHitch (film)
Hitch is a 2005 romantic comedy film directed by Andy Tennant and starring Will Smith. The film, which was written by Kevin Bisch, co-stars Eva Mendes, Kevin James, and Amber Valletta. Smith plays a professional matchmaker who makes a living teaching men how to woo women...
, a 2005 romantic comedy starring Will Smith
Will Smith
Willard Christopher "Will" Smith, Jr. , also known by his stage name The Fresh Prince, is an American actor, producer, and rapper. He has enjoyed success in television, film and music. In April 2007, Newsweek called him the most powerful actor in Hollywood...
, Eva Mendes
Eva Mendes
Eva Mendes is an American actress.She began acting in the late 1990s, and after a series of minor roles and performances in several smaller films such as Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror and Urban Legends: Final Cut , she broke into the mainstream, appearing in leading roles in Hollywood...
, and Kevin James
Kevin James
Kevin James is an American playwrite, actor, writer, and producer. He is widely known for playing Doug Heffernan on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens. He is also known for his lead roles in the comedy films I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Grown Ups, The Dilemma, and...
. In the opening scene when Hitch, played by Will Smith
Will Smith
Willard Christopher "Will" Smith, Jr. , also known by his stage name The Fresh Prince, is an American actor, producer, and rapper. He has enjoyed success in television, film and music. In April 2007, Newsweek called him the most powerful actor in Hollywood...
, explains basic principles on how to get the girl, one of the characters becomes attracted to a saleswoman at Dylan’s Candy Bar, but fails to grab her attention at the store.
Arthur
In the movie ArthurArthur (2011 film)
Arthur is a 2011 comedy film written by Peter Baynham and directed by Jason Winer. It is a remake of the 1981 film written and directed by Steve Gordon...
, (Russell Brand
Russell Brand
Russell Edward Brand is an English comedian, actor, columnist, singer, author and radio/television presenter.Brand achieved mainstream fame in the UK in 2004 for his role as host of Big Brother spin-off, Big Brother's Big Mouth. His first major film role was in the 2007 film St Trinians...
) gets a job at the store to prove to his mother he can be an adult on his own. After being hired by the manager (John Hodgman
John Hodgman
John Kellogg Hodgman is an American author, actor, and humorist. In addition to his published written works, such as The Areas of My Expertise, More Information Than You Require, and That Is All, he is known for his personification of a PC in contrast to Justin Long's personification of a Mac in...
), he holds three positions; cashier, stock, and sales floor. He buys his way into a gummy bear costume from Scott Adsit’s character. This job ends in Arthur falling down the stairs and being fired from the short-lived job.
Gossip Girl
Season 2, Episode 15:, “Gone with the Will”, Vanessa (Jessica SzohrJessica Szohr
Jessica Karen Szohr is an American actress. Szohr began her screen career starring on television shows such as CSI: Miami and What About Brian...
) and Dan (Penn Badgley
Penn Badgley
Penn Dayton Badgley is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Dan Humphrey on the CW television series Gossip Girl. He has also starred in the movies John Tucker Must Die, The Stepfather, and Easy A....
) shop for a thoughtful anniversary gift for Nate in Dylan’s Candy Bar while Dan tries revealing to Vanessa that his father and his girlfriend Serena’s (Blake Lively
Blake Lively
Blake Christina Lively is an American actress and model who stars as Serena van der Woodsen in the television teen drama series Gossip Girl...
) mother may have a love child. They were rudely interrupted by preteen Gossip Girl followers trying to pin an affair on Dan and make for an escape out of the store.
Season 3, Episode 7: "How to Succeed in Bassness" Rufus Humphrey (Matthew Settle
Matthew Settle
Jeffrey Matthew Settle is an American actor best known for playing Captain Ronald Speirs on the HBO show Band of Brothers and Rufus Humphrey on Gossip Girl.-Career:...
) is prepared for trick-or-treaters with his Dylan’s Candy Bar bag at his wife’s Lily (Kelly Rutherford
Kelly Rutherford
Kelly Danne Melissa Rutherford is an American actress known for her roles of Stephanie "Sam" Whitmore on Generations, Megan Lewis on Melrose Place from 1996 to 1999 and currently as Lily van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl...
) Upper East Side apartment.