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In Hudson, NY, Alfredo Paredes has set up his first shop dedicated to home goods Photo: Frank Frances

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Alfredo Paredes Brings Curio-Chic to Hudson, New York

Alfredo Paredes in front of his new shop

Photo: Frank Frances

The exterior of Paredes’s store on Warren Street in Hudson, New York

Photo: Frank Frances

“I’ve always believed that retail should feel immersive, almost theatrical,” says Alfredo Paredes, who spent 33 years designing the interiors at Ralph Lauren stores and restaurants worldwide. “People should walk in and feel a sense of discovery.” To this day, you’ll find framed fabric patches, letterman jackets, and other Americana amulets in Ralph Lauren flagships, a lasting testament to the former chief creative officer's magpie sensibility.…