The mall I referred to is in Boston's suburbs...quite close to some of the city's most affluent suburbs.It started off as a very ordinary strip mall until about 20 years ago when someone decided to upgrade it.Then it featured Sears,Jordan Marsh (eventually bought out by Macy's) and other "middle class" type stores.Then about ten years ago a huge wing was added which featured about 100 upscale condos and additional shopping area.It's in that portion that Gucci,Louis Vitton,Neiman Marcus,etc are located.
But as I noted that mall seems to be in trouble.