While much of the ship's interior couldn't be more distinct from its outside appearance, the designer -- Finnish-born Sami Rintala -- was certainly inspired by its existing body.

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"Your body tingles and it feels like your hair is standing on end, " says Julian, a graphic designer.

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Ms Bruni worked for several years as a super-model, earning accolades from British clothes designer John Galliano who described her in the film as being "like a silent movie actress with her body language - the dress is her script".

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