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Taubman Asia Unveils Flagship Stores at The Mall at Studio City, Macao
Aug 27, 2008

Taubman Asia, a subsidiary of U.S. mall REIT Taubman Centers Inc. has unveiled its roster of flagship stores at The Mall at Studio City in Macao. These include A. Lange & Sohne, Alfred Dunhill, Berluti, Bulgari, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Cartier, Chopard, Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, Franck Muller, Gucci, Miu Miu, Montblanc, Omega, Piaget, Prada, Roger Vivier, Tod's, Van Cleef and Arpels, and Versace. Additional major fashion brands have committed and are expected to be announced in the coming months.

 
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