Julie is my favourite illustrator of all times, besides, I was lucky enough to have her as one of my teachers during one term at Central Saint Martins, where she explained us in her posh English accent, amongst other things, how hard and established the world of Arts and Fashion really is. She has a great energy and a little bit of a dizzy attitude that makes her a charming woman. With her peroxidize blonde curly bob and her smoky eyes, this English eccentric has worked not only for her college mate John Galliano, but with Martine Sitbon leading her to finally scored, during four seasons, the top position of head designer for the Italian house Gibó. She has collaborated with Nouvelle Vague doing their covers or with Louis Vuitton creating enchanting patchworks for their bags, but her most memorable work is the opening of her solo exhibition where she illustrated her favourite songs, such as `Heroes´(Bowie´s cover) or `Suzanne´from Leonard Cohen. With such a Curriculum Vitae is no wonder that Donatella has her artwork hanging from the leaving room of her Milanese apartment. This one is for you Miss Verhoeven!
