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Vincent Malville has been immersed in sales depots since childhood. In fact, his mother used to run one. After several years in the music business in Paris, Vincent returned to the family tradition. He decided to settle in Montpellier and open his own store, featuring a collection of fashion clothes. Inside, it's easy to find your way around: one room is dedicated to gentlemen (the one at the back, but just as large), the other to women. The offer is centered on branded, luxury clothing, with big names in ready-to-wear. Dreaming of Chanel, Prada, Cacharel, Lagerfeld, Yves Saint-Laurent? You've come to the right place. You'll also find fashion accessories and shoes. Clothes are either new or second-hand, and prices range from one-eighth to one-half of the original price. You can also leave your brand-name items on consignment, but you'll need to make an appointment beforehand to drop them off, and Vincent will draw up a formal listing for you. You can work out a sale price with him, with the profits split 50/50 once the item has been resold. Please note, however, that the owner is very demanding and will only accept designer clothes in excellent condition. But that doesn't mean he won't give you a warm and friendly welcome, which has also contributed to the store's growing success.
