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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 For Subscribers Walking all 25 miles of Sunset Boulevard in a day reminded us why we love L.A. April 5, 2023 27 very L.A. ways to spend time with Mom — or not — on Mother’s Day April 30, 2024