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Exclusive Seamless in Bamboo Intima’s limited edition T-shirt is already at its fifth edition! For this brand new model, available in September 2008, the Italian designer Beatrice Paola Ruffini, who has worked on the project since its inception , chose two Italian companies. For the fifth edition of the celebrated Intima Tshirt, designer Beatrice Paola Ruffini has chosen the path of natural fibers. Made entirely in bamboo fibers on circular looms, the Tshirt features charming floral motifs in chiaroscuro, on the cuffs and bottom rim, made possible by an intricate craftsmanship. Bamboo is particularly appreciated for its natural transpiration properties and gives items a softness similar to that of cashmere. Taking this natural choice right to the end, the Intima T-shirt is not dyed and maintains the fiber’s natural color. Under the guidance of Beatrice Paola Ruffini and Michela Alquati, the project this time called on the expertise of two Italian manufacturers who have joined the adventure. SET UP STUDIO BEATRICE PAOLA RUFFINI Norman Group, a specialist in seamless garments made in cotton or microfiber, participated in the manufacture of the item; a prominent player in the textile field, the company has been active in Europe for nearly a decade. With its three brands – Intimidea, US Color and Private Label – the group has a production capacity of over 14 million pieces per year, which are destined to the prêt-àporter and lingerie fields. The second player, Fil Man Made Group Srl is known for its offer of highly advanced and specialized yarns made primarily from natural materials, as well as animal and artificial ones. Its recently opened Techfil Srl branch is extremely active in the prêt-à-porter and intimate apparel fields. T-shirt no.5 Produced in collaboration with Where can you find the T-shirt? Intima’s T-shirt no. 5 will be produced in a limited edition of 300 and will be offered to all industry professionals at the Intima/Network Dessous stand at Mode City in Paris. Only one T-shirt will be given per person until stocks last.

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of THE BEST OF INTIMA – BIANNUAL – JULY 2008

Cover
CONTENTS
EDITORIAL
SHOP SCOUTINGWORLDWIDE - Boi’s selection from Asia to Europe
NEWER NOTABLES - Kiki de Montparnasse
- Isabella’s Fine Lingerie
- Etam Lingerie
- Coeur Pistache
- Tanya Bulhoes
- Arthur
- Taye Brasil
- Balls
- Le66
PHOTO SHOOT - Summer in the city
TETE-À-TETE - John Galliano
PHOTO SHOOT - Private Room
PORTRAIT - Wendy Glez
LAUNCHING - Nicole Miller, Marie Jo
- Hale Bob, Niki shapewear
- Jezebel
- Claire Pettibone
LINGERIE TRENDS S/S 09 - Delicate innocence
- Air of refinement
- Blooming cocktail
- Eco poetry
- Ethnic modernity
TALENT - Maud and Marjorie
BEACHWEAR TRENDS S/S 09 - Precious glimmer
- Fresh clear water
- Enchanted gardens
- Vernissage
- Exotic lands
THE BEST SHOP AWARDS
EVENT - Komar
- Chantelle, Radici
- Hug Award
INTERVIEW - Bob Vitale, Wacoal
- Anthony Verbaeys, Marie Jo
- Sophie Drouad, Lou
WHO’S WHO
EXCLUSIVE - Secrets
BUSINESS NEWS - Ea Lingerie
- Donna Karan, Fashion Ribbon
- Samantha Chang, Armani
EVENT - The Femmy Awards
EXPERT - Growing your business during hard times
MARKET OVERVIEW - Russia for everybody
EXHIBITION UPDATE - Lingerie Americas
- Curve
- Mode City
EXCLUSIVE - Intima’s T-shirt no.5
NETWORK EXPRESS - Network Dessous’ 10 worldwide magazines
CALENDAR - Major trade fairs around the world
BEST SELLERS - Brands’ best-selling items for F/W 08
EXCLUSIVE - The Green Factory
FABRIC NEWS - Eurojersey, Dow Fibers, Aquafil
FABRIC TRENDS F/W09 - Sweet glamour
- Sensual skin
- Red passion
- Baroque allure
- Light & shadow

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