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| | FRANCE Magazine |
 | | That distinction goes to Printemps and Galeries Lafayette, celebrated rivals that stand almost shoulder to shoulder on the boulevard Haussmann near the Opéra. |
| | But Galeries Lafayette’s version of less-is-more is so far demonstrated only on the recently revamped first and second floors, where aisles have been widened, merchandise reduced by 15 percent and, most inviting of all, “relaxation spaces” with sofas and water coolers have been set up. |
| | Indeed, Galeries Lafayette amply fulfills its motto, “Something is always happening at Galeries Lafayette”: There are weekly fashion shows, annual supermodel competitions sponsored by the Ford model agency and a “designers’ lab,” spotlighting young fashion talents who often end up having their own sections in the store. |
| www.francemagazine.org /articles/issue64/article52.asp?issue_id=64&article_id=52 (2686 words) |
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