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John Varvatos, famed American menswear designer, today announced he would open his first Midwest retail boutique in the heart of downtown Detroit. With the store opening, Varvatos, a Detroit native, is taking an active role in the city’s ongoing resurgence. The 4,000 square-foot store will be located at 1500 Woodward Avenue. [...]
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Entrepreneur/Designer Sees Opportuniuty in Detroit, Opens High End Men’s Store
JOHN VARVATOS, DETROIT NATIVE AND FASHION ICON,
TO OPEN BOUTIQUE IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT
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