Beginnings

Cartoonist and filmmatker Marjane Satrapi describes growing up in Iran and finding the need to tell her own story.

Bookseller Sylvia Whitman describes growing up amidst the books, beds, and resident writers of the famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris.

Charlotte Gainsbourg describes her initial captivation with acting and her passion for music.

Perfume editor, Frederic Malle, clarifies the complexities of fragrancecreation.

BEGINNINGS profiles Christian Louboutin’s journey from school boy to shoe designer extraordinarie.

See where it all began for these international trendsetters, featuring Charlotte Gainsbourg, Christian Louboutin, Marjane Satrapi and more. Presented by Mercedes-Benz.

Dancer Carmen de Lavallade discusses growing up in The Depression, dancing in her high school cafeteria, and driving to New York for her first big show.

Carolina Herrera discusses the inspiration she finds in the fantasy behind all objects.

Dan Barber discusses the unpredicatability of food creation and the ways in which people are affected by the experience.

Mario Sorrenti discusses his journey of self-discovery through the lens.