There’s something very European about the new Belmont Park Village, with its pedestrian-only, open-air setting, landscaped plazas, and designer and upscale shops.

It’s a much different experience than the typical American mall, outlet or discount centers, evoking a level of serenity you don’t expect. Given the quality of the architecture and interior design of the individual stores, the 340,000-square-foot Belmont Park Village seems more full price than off-price, but that’s the format. Stores display seasonal products from the past year at prices 30 to 65 percent off, and the prices are kept discrete, without signs blasting discounts. There’s a concierge, VIP client services, personal shopping, fine dining and a 6,500-square-foot “apartment” for entertaining or just taking a break from t

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