Comings & Goings: Diptyque to Main Street

A Paris-based luxury perfumerie, Diptyque (pronounced dip-teek), has opened its first store in Connecticut at Westport’s 47 Main St. The company says the outlet “pays homage to the coastal heritage of New England while combining the spirit of the original 34 Boulevard St. Germain boutique in Paris.” Eduardo Valadez (l), East Coast sales manager, said Westport is the company’s seventh store in the United States. “We offer luxury perfumes, candles with personal fragrances and a range of body care products,” he said. Westport was chosen “because the Westport area understands luxury—they are worldly customers who understand the brand and appreciate the craftsmanship and quality of our product line,” he said. With him is store manager Dee Livingston. The space was formerly occupied by l’Occitane, which moved to expanded facilities next door at 45 Main St. replacing Claire’s fashion accessories. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com