Starck plans pension at 50

Philippe Starck says he plans to retire in 1999 when he reaches 50. The leading French designer is meanwhile taking a more ethical stance in his work and has turned down projects such as a leather luggage range for Hermès that does not comply with his bel

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Philippe Starck says he plans to retire in 1999 when he reaches 50. The leading French designer is meanwhile taking a more ethical stance in his work and has turned down projects such as a leather luggage range for HermÃ¨s that does not comply with his belief in ‘compassionate’ products.

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