Mr Selfridge S03E02

mrselfridge_s03e02_bornunicornSeveral Roger & Gallet coffrets of three soaps are displayed in the cosmetic department.

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What Women Want (2000)

whatwomenwant_bornunicorn (4)The scene set in the make-up and perfume department at Marshall Fields is filled with eye candy.

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At the Lancôme counter, a customer is trying one of the brand’s most famous fragrances, Trésor. Created by Sophia Grojsman and launched in 1990, it’s a warm floral-oriental perfume. Several bottles of body lotion and a jar of body cream are on display.

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chanellipstick_bornunicornAt the Chanel counter, there’s a display of the Rouge Hydrabase lipsticks.

whatwomenwant_bornunicorn (6)At the Estee Lauder counter there are some nail polishes on display.

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