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Famed designer Philippe Starck, his wife, Jasmine, right, and daughter Ara go shopping at a Big Lots store in Hollywood to show how far a dollar can go in recessionary times. In a time of financial crisis, we must go back to timeless objects and rediscover the elegance of basics, says Starck, the designer behind L.A. hot spots such as the restaurant Katsuya. Can you live elegantly and economically? We shall see. Give me 20 minutes, says the designer of furniture, accessories and other products. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) Nov. 13, 2012 7:57 PM PT Facebook Twitter Show more sharing options Share Close extra sharing options Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied! Print . More to Read Is it ever OK to gather fruit from someone else’s tree? April 24, 2024 For Subscribers How L.A. architects designed a 300-square-foot ADU that pulls in $1,750 a month March 12, 2024 Are you oblivious to L.A. earthquakes? Here’s why you might be a ‘never-feeler’ April 16, 2024