BLACKBIRD WELCOMES: JULIUS SPRING/SUMMER 2010

Julius - 297CUM66 Asymmetrical T-Shirt
in black
DETAILS: 80% rayon, 20% silk double-layered jersey T-shirt with bunched, asymmetrical body and draped U-neck collar in black. Assembled in Japan.
ABOUT: This top's asymmetrical body is built with side seams of two different lengths which, coupled with the shirt's weighty double layers, gives it a lopsided bunching effect and a visual heaviness that adds dark and romantic flair to a well-layered ensemble.
SIZING: This top, like many Julius pieces, is sized for a very narrow and slim fit. Sizes correspond as follows:
1=XS, 2=S, 3=M
$530
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Julius - 297CUM35 Burnout T-Shirt
in black
DETAILS: 80% cotton, 20% silk slim jersey T-shirt with heavy stitched collar and burnt out chest pattern. Assembled in Japan.
ABOUT: Fitted to near perfection and made from a luxurious silk and cotton blend, this basic first layer's collar-centered stitch and burnout details bring unsuspected yet subtle appeal and only add to its daily wearability.
SIZING: This top, like many Julius pieces, is sized for a very narrow and slim fit. Sizes correspond as follows:
1=XS, 2=S, 3=M.
$278

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Julius - 297BLM13 Leather Blouson
in black
DETAILS: Lamb skin motocross jacket with antiqued metal hardware, raglan style sleeves, two-way YKK front zip closure, zip cuffs, snap collar and waist closures, dual slanted front zip pockets, side zip pocket, small flap pocket with snap closure at collar, and two interior chest pockets, and removable waistband holster attachment in black. Assembled in Japan.
ABOUT: Now notorious for creating highly coveted and well designed leather goods, Julius designer Tatsuro Horikawa and co. fail to disappoint for Spring/Summer 2010. Heavy on the hardware and complete with a soft but rugged looking lambskin finish and removable holster attachment, this coat militantly subscribes to the urban warrior manifesto that Julius nailed to the wall with this season's Neurbanvolker collection.
SIZING: This jacket, like many Julius pieces, is sized for a very narrow and slim fit. Sizes correspond as follows:
1=XS, 2=S, 3=M, 4=L.
$3315

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Julius - 297CUM29 Tank Top
in beige (also available in black)
DETAILS: 100% cotton body-hugging ribbed tank with twisted cord drape front embellishment and elongated torso in beige. Assembled in Japan.
SIZING: This tank, like many Julius pieces, is sized for a very narrow and slim fit. Sizes correspond as follows:
1=XS, 2=S.
$318

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Julius - 297CUM45 Long Sleeve Shirt
in black
DETAILS: 80% cotton, 20% silk ribbed long sleeve thermal tee with heavily seamed elongate sleeves and torso and unfinished cuffs and hem in black. Assembled in Japan.
ABOUT: Starting with primary layering pieces like this, Julius' Spring/Summer 2010 Neurbanvolker collection reinforces the idea of clothing as armor for a tribe of urban survivors. Heavy, overworked seams criss-cross this basic long sleeve tee's body, shoulders, and arms creating the illusion of armor-like panels dedicatedly sewn and resewn for strength and protection.
SIZING: This top, like many Julius pieces, is sized for a very narrow and slim fit. Sizes correspond as follows:
1=XS, 2=S, 3=M, 4=L.
$355

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Julius - 297CUM46 Tank Top
in black
DETAILS: 80% cotton, 20% silk ribbed tank with heavily seamed torso and unfinished hem in black. Assembled in Japan.
ABOUT: Like its long sleeved brother, this tank's rugged and heavy seaming and raw unfinished hem speak to Julius' armor-like Neurbanvolker concept, from form-fitting underlayers outward.
SIZING: This top, like many Julius pieces, is sized for a very narrow and slim fit. Sizes correspond as follows:
1=XS, 2=S, 3=M, 4=L.
$318

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Julius - 297CUM53 Hooded Blouson
in black
DETAILS: 51% cotton, 49% ramie terrycloth coat with oversized hood, segmented paneled torso, two-way YKK front zip closure, knuckle length sleeves, and dual side pockets in black. Assembled in Japan.
ABOUT: Not unlike the hooded sweatshirts of seasons past, this incarnation possesses the familiar elongated sleeves and a comfortable, soft terrycloth interior, but it has more to offer. With a gigantic monk's hood and heavily seamed torso and sleeves made with long vertical panels, this is a much more intricate and striking piece of clothing suitable as a warm layer under dedicated outerwear or as a mid-to-lightweight coat on its own.
SIZING: 1=XS, 2=S, 3=M, 4=L.
$928

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Julius - 297CUM26 Vest
in black
DETAILS: 80% rayon, 20% silk ribbed sleeveless cardigan with extended drape collar/hood and front panel, heavy pleated seams, and unfinished edges in black.
ABOUT: With its oversized collar and front sections, this lightweight yet heavy-on-drape knit and can be wrapped and hung about the wearer's neck and shoulders like a scarf or cowl. Perfect for simple year-round layering, its sleeveless construction fits easily beneath protective, body hugging outergarments or provides hooded relief from the blaring sun of summertime.
SIZING: 1=XS, 2=S, 3=M, 4=L.
$710

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Julius - 297PAM8 Short Pants
in black
DETAILS: 65% rayon, 35% cotton twill dropped crotch long shorts with stretch cinch waistband and extra-long drawstring, cotton-lined front pockets and dual side and rear YKK zip pockets, adjustable YKK zip closure bondage leg inseams that run from waistband to hem, and adjustable gussetted zip panel outseams. Assembled in Japan.
ABOUT: Featuring highly adjustable zip panels that offer the wearer multiple looks and a variety of proportions by effectively slimming or loosening different parts of each leg, these short pants' industrial versatility and forward-thinking design fit seamlessly with the clothes-as-urban-armor ideal that Julius' Spring/Summer 2010 Neurbanvolker collection is based on.
SIZING: 1=27-29, 2=29-31
$615

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Julius - 297PAM39-C Denim Pants
in black

DETAILS: 100% cotton waxed denim slim five pocket jeans with button fly and antiqued metal rivets and hardware, heavy distressing on upper thigh and back pockets, twisted leg seams, and front and back twisted vertical darting at the waist, thigh, and knee. Assembled in Japan.
ABOUT: For Spring/Summer 2010, Julius' slouchy waxed and worked-in denim comes with the line's signature heavy hardware and a series of twisted interlocking seams and darts that narrow the leg - especially below the knee - and shape their extra length into a manageable bunched form perfect for tucking into high boots or stacking up over lower footwear.

SIZING: 1=28/29, 2=30/31, 3=32/33, 4=34/35

$750

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Julius - 297STU10 Stole
in gray (also available in black)
DETAILS: 64% viscose, 27% nylon, 9% silk super-soft lightweight scarf with unfinished seams.
ABOUT: Incorporated into many of the Spring/Summer 2010 Neurbanvolker collection's looks as turbans, headwraps, and scarves, Julius' oversized stoles bring comfort and serious wearability to the everyday accessories wardrobe, and offer a formidable assortment of styling opportunities due to their large proportion and light, beautifully draping fabric.
MEASURES: Approximately 250cm x 165cm.
$435

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Julius - 297STU1 Stole
in black
DETAILS: 90% viscose, 10% silk mesh scarf with two selvedge edges and unfinished ends in black.
ABOUT: Julius' large mesh stole's soft, sheer weave becomes thick and heavy looking when wrapped over itself, providing tremendous volume and texture that can be worn over or underneath contrasting fabrics for a gritty and industrial look.
MEASURES: Approximately 240cm x 235cm.
$475

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Julius - 297FWM13 Boots
in black
DETAILS: 100% cowskin washed waxed suede split-toe engineer boots with full leather lining, rear YKK zip closure, triple needle felled seams, and heavy leather outsole and stacked heel in black.
SIZING: Julius designer, Tatsuro Horikawa, intends for the brand's boots to be worn slightly oversized, hence the general sizing as follows:
1=7.5-9, 2=9-10, 3=10-11, 4=11-12
$1342

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Stay tuned for additional clothing and leather goods from Julius' Spring/Summer 2010 Neurbanvolker collection, coming soon.