Love is a pair of iguana skin stilettos
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Shoe designer Manolo Blahnik has always been very careful to avoid anything ugly. He is extremely fastidious about his own clothes and personal hygiene, and greatly admires people who have clean, tidy feet. His shoes are in great demand among celebrities, even though they are sometimes rather difficult to walk in. He has become particularly well known for delicate shoes in materials such as silk and suede.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Putting the squeeze on Philippe Starck
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Designer Philippe Starck states that he is very attracted to minimalism. He recalls that he first became attracted to design during a period when he was experiencing difficulties at school.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Home is where the art is
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Designer Terence Conran states that he has mixed feelings about no longer owning the Habitat chain. However, he expresses support for IKEA, the new owner of Habitat.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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