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Olivia Putman has totally revamped the Sofitel hotel by the Arc de Triomphe. And proving that the apple doesn’t fall very far from the tree – she’s the daughter of Andrée Putman, the late iconic designer – the lighting is superb and the furniture is stylishly severe albeit comfortable. Nevertheless, after attending yesterday’s launch – a packed event which poured out onto the pavement outside – I realise the import...