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Under the signature of the architect Bruno Moinard and the visual artist Yann Kersalé who redesigned the lighting of the Dome of the store (celebrated its centenary in October 2012), Galeries Lafayette Haussmann reveals its new first floor for woman: Fashion, Luxury & Creation.

About 300 brands on nearly 50,000 square feet, among which 17 new signatures in fashion and more than 170 new brands of accessories, most in exclusivity. In this new approach, ultra-luxury brands stand by fashion pieces of more affordable designers starting from 45 euros.

In addition, two new fashion «laboratories» feature luxury designers and new designers throughout the year. In these «laboratories», Galeries Lafayette offers two visions of fashion; today’s must-have designers at affordable prices and the season’s most sought-after and exclusive luxury goods, with a common theme: Fashion.

The Designers Laboratory: presented as a 60 square meters concept store. Every season will host around ten young designers from around the world who have been spotted by our expert buyers. The concrete interior with dark parquet flooring, funky changing rooms and tailors dummies will be finished with tables of matching accessories (candles, stationery, small leather goods, decorative items, books, etc.).

The Luxury Laboratory: daywear and evening wear dresses to make you the belle of the ball! With their personality and keen sense of style, nine brands caught Galeries Lafayette’s eye for this original concept store. In a stylish Parisian apartment-style interior, the season’s prettiest dresses share the 60 square meters space with bags and high heels, presenting a complete outfit for those sophisticated moments.

Gourmet Break at the Bar Le Premier
On the 1st floor of the Lafayette Coupole coiled in a corbel around the Dome, the Bar Le Premier is open all-day-long for a gourmet shopping-break. In this beautiful scenery, it is possible to taste a large panel of delicious meals : salads, fresh and complete brunch, Petrossian caviar or smoked salmon, fresh white truffle toasts, and Pierre Herme Paris desserts with a glass of Champagne. And, in order to go further in extravagance, Le Premier suggests a glass of Cognac Rémy Martin Louis XIII.