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IT'S a long way from Glasgow's Cardonald College to the world's biggest shopping mall in Dubai - but Marc Psarolis got there in style.
Marc, who grew up in Ayr, has worked his way up to become the owner of one of the world's most prestigious men's designer labels, Duchamp, a favourite of celebs including Jonathan Ross.
But he's never forgotten his Scottish roots and opened a Duchamp concession in Glasgow's Cruise store in Ingram Street - just as his new shop in the plush Dubai Mall was unveiled.
He launched the Duchamp new spring/summer collection - which is on sale in 30 countries - on a flying visit back home.
Marc, 40, said: "I lived in Scotland until I was 20. I would never have got where I am today without a Scottish accent! It's certainly opened doors.
"I used to come up to Cruise when it was in Hope Street 25 years ago - I never thought in my wildest dreams I would be selling my products there."
After going to Kyle Academy in Ayr, where he met wife Alison Stewart, 35, Marc...