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Article: Quite the spectacle; Eyewear gets the star treatment in Ralph Lauren's new optical boutique.
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- WWD
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- February 22, 2006
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Byline: Sophia Chabbott
Shoppers wrapping up a visit to Ralph Lauren's New York flagship store might be inclined to spend a little more time in its tony retail neighborhood these days. In November, the American design house set a precedent among its competitors like Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein and Donna Karan by opening a jewel-sized boutique a few blocks away at 811 Madison Avenue dedicated solely to its assortment of sunglasses, ophthalmics and sport frames.
The 525-square-foot space showcases an equally divided selection of women's and men's styles from its RLX, Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren and Purple Label eyewear lines, all produced by the Padua, ...