Anne et Valentin Now Open at 2 Prince
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2 Prince Street can see clearly now, the plywood is gone (you’re welcome). Franco-based eyewear company Anne et Valentin finally opened its outpost here at the corner of Bowery last week, providing another option for the optically-challenged. Stylish frames for both men and women. Planning and onsite execution had been ongoing since last summer.
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[Photo: Anne et Valentin]The result is a fancy shmancy showroom with the requisite glassy facade. Display cases proudly boast the product for street-bound passersby to see.
Do you think this is a good fit for the block?
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