Summary

Ossiri humorously dismisses the common notion that the Champs-Élysées is the world's most beautiful avenue, highlighting the pivotal role played by security guards like himself in making it so. He collaborates with four other guards and a supervisor, all dressed in black, communicating through earpieces and employing a coded language to identify potential shoplifters, often indicating race using specific numbers and letters.

Sephora, one of the largest branches globally, draws a diverse international clientele. Ossiri likens the influx of women entering Sephora to Muslims embarking on Hajj, and playfully refers to Dior, the most frequented booth, as the Ka'bah.

Interestingly, the store sees a significant number of hijabi and niqabi women, some affluent with personal guards and servants, others regular patrons. These women, despite their veils, bring their mirrors to test products, emphasizing their...