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With personal objects from Malle's collection and art deco exteriors hiding the futuristic "smelling columns" that were popularised for the ultimate sniffing experience in his other shops, the first free-standing F.Malle boutique in New York is reality. His 18 fragrances composed by some of the star-perfumers of today along with his new home fragrances collection (which we highlighted previously on this article) are waiting for the takers."Frédéric Malle’s new Upper East Side store — his first free-standing location in the states — is much like his fragrances: refined and multilayered. Nestled in a former doctor’s office at 898 Madison Avenue, the jewel-box boutique was designed by the French architect Patrick Naggar, who drew inspiration from the building’s storied Art Deco exterior."Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, 898 Madison Avenue; (212) 249-7941.Read the rest of the article on The New York Times clicking this link.
Pic by Frances Janisch
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ReplyDeleteBut I wonder - would the lit background of the display shelves damage the perfume the same way that sunlight can?
Excellent question: I deduce the glass has anti-UV repellent qualities. They seem to pay attention to detail, so it follows reason they would choose accordingly.
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