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Italian luxury brand Loro Piana is about to expand its Madison Avenue domain, according to WWD. "Sources said the company, known for its cashmere and vicuna, is taking over the former La Goulue restaurant space at 746 Madison Avenue, between 64th and 65th streets, to build a flagship." The company currently has a smaller store just a few blocks north. [WWD, subscription req'd]