The Legacy of Saks Fifth Avenue: More Than Just Retail Saks Fifth Avenue isn’t merely a department store; it's an institution woven into the fabric of American culture and design history. Founded in 1867 by Andrew Saks, its humble beginnings in Washington D.C.’s shopping district belied its extraordinary trajectory toward becoming one of the world’s most recognizable luxury brands. Today, Saks operates as a dual entity – SFA (Saks Fif…