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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 For Subscribers Walking all 28 miles of L.A.’s longest street in a day tested our limits May 6, 2024 Where to buy a bra in L.A. that actually fits May 8, 2024 Weed changed this California town. Now artsy residents are all in on psychedelics May 8, 2024