Men’s level in Excelsior

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Designed by star architect Jean Nouvel, this former cinema is a futuristic space halfway between a luxury department store and an innovative concept store. Six levels tantalise with everything from high-end fashion to gourmet foods, niche perfumes and tech gadgets.


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