Today in luxury marketing:
Valentino thinks big for New York's Fifth Avenue store
With the Qatari royal family’s deep pockets behind it, Valentino is making a major statement for current momentum and future growth — its largest flagship yet, set to open next year at 693 Fifth Avenue here in the old Takashimaya Building, WWD reports.
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