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Woolley had two requirements: He wanted a building—a skyscraper—that, first, would signal American Radiator’s growing prominence and, second, serve as a showroom for the firm’s products.

Musk's political activities have prompted a backlash from some customers, including demonstrations outside showrooms earlier this year.

Though far from those glory days, manufacturers and sellers hope higher quality, locally made pieces will lure customers back to showrooms.

The sunny showroom now features two spacious rooms filled with Vivier’s signature handbags and colorful “bits, bobs, straps and fobs,” according to the store’s window.

At a Mumbai showroom of Hero Motocorp, India's largest motorbike manufacturer, a dealer told the BBC that he expected sales to jump 30–40% over the next two months compared to last year.