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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 FacebookTwitterShow more sharing optionsShareClose extra sharing options Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy Link URLCopied!Print . More to Read L.A. Affairs: What am I doing here, I thought — until spotting a shirtless dude by the pool March 29, 2024 12 vibrant spots where jazz still reigns in L.A. Feb. 13, 2024 For Subscribers How L.A. architects designed a 300-square-foot ADU that pulls in $1,750 a month March 12, 2024