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Emily Forgot for Selfridges

Words by Alex Bec, Wednesday 10 March 2010

Parade is the name of Emily Forgot’s latest piece of work for department store giant Selfridges. Filling such a large (and public) space is never an easy task, but one that Emily has taken in her stride. Well worth a look in person if you’re thinking of making a trip to town.

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