More than any other individual the source of her greatest influence was the most successful designer on the planet. He took his share of beatings for nearly 14 years, struggled with many of the challenges to take the monster and turn the monster into a woman of moral character and a source of strength for millions. She would not become a guru overnight.
Inviting her into his hilltop home in San Francisco was the most extreme option but it has transformed her life. In this context, he had even more to offer - his Zen-like obsession and an abiding commitment to the principles of austere aesthetic constructed a persona from pop-cultural sources.
To him, where a thing is made is fundamental to its character. It’s an amazing synergy, the very thing that makes it so powerful. Makes you want to switch to an industrial design course.
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