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Portrait

Julia Koo
The Julia Koo unisex loungewear brand is a tribute to the oriental contribution in the fashion world. The selection includes Kimono inspired long and short robes, buttery soft wide leg pants, shorts and accessories.
“It seemed a naturally simple idea to create a universal line that enhances both male and female bodies while being incredibly comfortable and sensual.” That was Julia Koo’s starting point when she decided to create her line of 100% silk unisex homewear outfits in 2007. British/Canadian Designer Julia Koo had been working as a marketing and creative director for the over twenty years when she arrived in Shanghai in 2004. The orient, with its diverse and sensual variety of silk, fabrics and colors inspired her to slowly shift from marketing to design. Julia first started making robes and kimonos for friends and family and later, in 2007, she turned her hobby into a fashion brand where she could freely express her love of color, pattern and texture. “Becoming a designer isn’t really a decision I made,” she explains. “ My life just moved in that direction.” JULIA KOO In Julia Koo’s latest collection, the kimono robes, with their wide sleeves and wide firm belts, the first “Hanfu” series, are the most oriental of all pieces. The robes and belts can be mixed with complimentary colors and prints in nature motifs with birds, flowers and dragons. Besides the strong geographic inspiration, the other main feature of the brand is its unisex characteristic. The latest collection, “Buttersilk”, is truly designed for men and women to share. The outfits are made with pure silk in luscious colors like pink mint, lotus, eggplant, indigo and mandarin. “The silk feels beautiful on your skin and the shapes are simple and free,” says Julia. “It’s all about the way the fabric drapes to enhance both men’s and women’s bodies.” Julia Koo’s designs reflect her desire to be relaxed and comfortable. The cuts are simple and feel weightless and free. She tries to bring her passion for travelling into her outfits. Each piece is carefully worked out by the fashion designer. “My personal favourite this year is my floral silk kaftan,” she says. “I live in it, very easy to wear at home relaxing during the day with flat sandals. The cabbage rose print reminds me of my mother and her garden.” And beyond homewear, Julia Koo also designs luxurious silk and silk velvet blankets, scarves, wraps of delicate mint mini floral print, peacock printed silk chiffon wrap tops, not to mention an exquisite selection of blessing beads, modern talismans for the body and the home.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010

Cover
Contents
Index
STORES
Shop Scouting Worldwide
- BOI’s selection from around the world.
Newer Notables
- Set in Black
- Rosa Cipria
- Faire Frou-Frou
- Atemlos
The Best Shop Awards
FASHION
- S/S 2011 Lingerie Trends
- Seeking Alice
- Blood Diamond
Talent
- Nichole de Carle
Brand New
- Jenny Packham Lingerie, Aubade, Ritratti
- Life’s not Fair but my Knickers are, Beautiful Bottoms, WE
- Elise Auderegg, Pussy Cat Dolls, Brooksfield
- Wolford, Cynthia, Lulalu
- 1Sol, Voda Swim, Agnes Valentine
Launching
- Parfait by Affinitas
S/S 2011 Beachwear Trends
Fabric Trends 181
- FW 2011-2012 fabric trends
MAGAZINE
Tete à Tete
- Frankie Morello
Portrait
- Brulée
- Julia Koo
- Le Soir
The Guest
- Jiu Guang, Shanghai, Interview
Events
- Empreinte
- Femmy Awards, Femme Fatale
Interview
- Felina USA CEO Robert Zarabi
Exhibition
- Lingerie Spirit, Calais, France
BUSINESS
Expert
- Reset. Rethink. Renew, Sally Kay
- The Consumer Behavior Shift, Mercedes Gonzalez
IN STOCK
- Brands’ in stock items ready for order
Exhibition Update
- Curvexpo
- Mode City
- Salon Allure
Calendar
- Major trade fairs around the world
Network News Express
- News from the Network Dessous’ ten worldwide magazines
Fabric News
- Viloft, Iluna, Swarovski, Maglificio Ripa, Noyon, Fulgar
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - Nichole de Carle
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - Jenny Packham Lingerie, Aubade, Ritratti
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - Life’s not Fair but my Knickers are, Beautiful Bottoms, WE
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - Elise Auderegg, Pussy Cat Dolls, Brooksfield
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - 1Sol, Voda Swim, Agnes Valentine
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - Blood Diamond
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - Frankie Morello
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - Brulée
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - Julia Koo
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - Parfait by Affinitas
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - Reset. Rethink. Renew, Sally Kay
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - The Consumer Behavior Shift, Mercedes Gonzalez
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - S/S 2011 Beachwear Trends
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - Events
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - Femmy Awards, Femme Fatale
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - Felina USA CEO Robert Zarabi
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - Curvexpo
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - Mode City
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - Salon Allure
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - Major trade fairs around the world
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - News from the Network Dessous’ ten worldwide magazines
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THE BEST OF INTIMA – 02/2010 - - FW 2011-2012 fabric trends
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