marlies|dekkers magazine FW16

fall winter collection 2016

inspired by muses

GET DRESSED

get gorgeous waking up the goddess in you

FINALLY MEETING ATHENA

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find out, and channel your inner goddess!

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— Marlies Dekkers founder & creative director

PALLAS ATHENA All my work as a feminist designer is inspired by muses.

Powerful female icons from past and present. Although women have been marginalised for centuries, archetypes of female power have always been there. Through my designs, I bring them to you.

To help us shape the world of modern-day feminism.

This Fall Winter, my collection is

Today, I want this smart and sensual

inspired by the power of Pallas Athena.

goddess to inspire us, modern women,

The embodiment of female intelligence,

to move forward. To whisper wisdom

expression of divine beauty and above

in our ears and to lead us to victory.

all… the goddess of strategic battle.

Looking gorgeous in the process…

Pallas Athena is the goddess of

‘which goddess are you?’

heroes and heroines. This woman

Women of the world, open yourself

never loses. Nor does

up

she ever fight without

muse! Let this collection

a cause. She is tough, clever and glorious. Her wisdom guides heroes in conflict. Like when she presented Perseus with a very smart gift:

‘LET THIS COLLECTION INFUSE YOUR SOUL WITH CONFIDENCE’

her own mirror-like shield

to

this

season’s

infuse your soul with confidence. Free yourself of

ugly

stereotypes

seeped in sexism and let that beautiful golden girl inside, explode into the world.

of bronze. To guarantee his victory

My Pallas Athena collection invites you

against Medusa, the shield blocked

to be a heroine in the most important

the force of Medusa’s eyes from

battle in a woman’s life: the battle inside

turning him to stone and enabled his

your own mind. Dare to be victorious.

ultimate victory.

- marlies dekkers

‘BE OF GOOD CHEER, AND LET NOT THESE THINGS DISTRESS THY HEART’ — Pallas Athena to Ulysses

My Pallas Athena collection is designed for glorious women. The beauty and brains of Pallas Athena inspired me.

A gorgeous Greek goddess representing a powerful archetype of female force. This couture collection celebrates Athena’s force and elegance. It’s a sensational piece of statement lingerie. A feisty golden-black armour decorates the feminine lace of the ruffled bra and beautiful bottom. Golden detailing meanders on the inkblack straps and eye-catching details on the set complete the look of a divine Greek beauty. Wear my Pallas Athena and feel like a gorgeous goddess.

pallas athena - bisque padded plunge balcony baby doll sizes: S-L brazilian shorts - 12 cm sizes: XS-XL

meander - bisque campaign image padded push up bra sizes: 70-80 A, 70-85 B-C, 70-80 D, 70-75 E, 70 F thong - 4 cm sizes: S-XL

golden binding The shoulder straps and cup bindings are decorated with gold coloured lining; an elegant detail.

padded push up bra sizes: 70-80 A, 70-85 B-C, 70-80 D, 70-75 E, 70 F thong - 4 cm sizes: S-XL

meander ornament An unique golden ornament attaches the firm shoulder strap to the padded cup. The gold metal meander perfectly compliments the pink lace fabric which covers the cups.

padded balcony bra sizes: 70-85 B-C, 70-90 D-E, 70-85 F brazilian shorts - 12 cm sizes: XS-XL

black key padded push up bra sizes: 70-80 A, 70-85 B-C, 70-80 D, 70-75 E, 70 F briefs - 5 cm sizes: S - XXL

GET DRESSED black key: decorate your décolleté with a precious jewel.

I was inspired by Pandora who dared to defy the gods and opened the box with all things good and evil. Be like Pandora, and unleash your hidden powers. Decorate your décolleté with a precious jewel: your personal black Black Key!

GET INSPIRED black tie: Make yourself the woman who decides, the one who wears the tie! A playful detail between your breasts.

My Black Tie collection is designed to wake up your inner ‘lady boss.’

Channel Athena’s strategic genius with my empowering and sexy Black Tie collection. Are you ready to wear the tie?

black tie: padded push up bra sizes: 70-80 A, 70-85 B-C, 70-80 D, 70-75 E, 70 F thong - 4 cm sizes: S - XL

GET HEROIC space odyssey: this design comes in a sensual goblin blue colour.

I was inspired by Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey”. Wear my Space Odyssey to radiate star quality.

space odyssey padded push up bra sizes: 70-80 A, 70-85 B-C thong - 4 cm sizes: XS - XL

GET GORGEOUS meander: a look that’s both femine and luxurious.

Oh so sensual!

My Meander Collection was inspired by the ancient Greek symbol for the eternal bond of love: the marvelous meander. I chose a gorgeous bisque hue and wrapped it in luscious lace. Classic golden ornaments were added to the shoulder straps, giving you the flair of a Greek goddess. Dare to be sensual!

meander padded balcony bra sizes: 70-85 B-C brazilian shorts - 12 cm sizes: XS - XL

balcony corset sizes: 70-85 B-C, 70-80 D, 70-75 E, 70 F thong - 4 cm sizes: S - XL

perfect print A very fine and detailed black flock print adds a luxurious touch to the pastel pink coloured fabric.

padded push up bra sizes: 70-80 A, 70-85 B-C, 70-80 D, 70-75 E, 70-F briefs - 5 cm sizes: S - XXL

elegant bows The ultimate detail for an exquisite bra like this, an elegant little bow. Dare to be romantic!

padded plunge balcony bra sizes: 70-85 B-C, 70-90 D-E, 70-85 F thong - 4 cm sizes: S - XL

FINALLY MEETING ATHENA Once upon a time, goddess Athena outsmarted Poseidon, god of the sea, and had the most desirable city of Ancient Greece named after her. Visiting this powerhouse of female energy turned out to be an epic journey…

There we were, tired and broke, at the

billowing gown and shiny armour. I

foot of the Birthplace of the Western

knew she had an important message

World. We had travelled for weeks on

for me. But now that I had travelled so

a tiny budget to get here, my sister

far, I couldn’t afford the entrance fee…

and I, pinching pennies whenever we

I never regretted the fact that my sister

could. But three days before we arrived

and I chose food over culture that

in Athens, we realized we only had

day. But the year I turned 50, I bought

enough money left for…. three days

myself a ticket to Athens. My daughter

of food. I was only 17, but far from

was 17; the same age I had during my

adolescent in my tastes.

Forget booze and boys; my dream was to visit the Acropolis, and see the temple of the formidable Athena. Even though I had grown up in a working

‘LOOK THE GODDESS OF WISDOM AND WAR WHISPERED IN MY EAR’

class environment and

first fruitless trip. It was time to meet ‘my’ goddess; to finally find out what she had to tell me!

I didn’t sleep at all, the night I got to Athens. The pull of the divine force was simply too strong. The

had studied homemaking rather than

next morning, nervous like on a first

Homer, this ancient Greek goddess

date, I walked to the sacred citadel. It

had whispering my name for years,

was even more mind boggling than I

appearing in my dreams in her

remembered: this spectacular shrine

in the middle of a modern, bustling city! I put down the money for a ticket – at last, after 33 years! and started looking for Athena among the ancient marble.

When, after a while, I took a rest with a splendid view over the city, I heard her voice. “Look,” the goddess of Wisdom and War whispered in my ear, “This is MY city. It’s the cradle of Western civilisation, and it’s named after a goddess. An eternal monument for female strength and wisdom.” I closed my eyes and felt her power surge through me. I thought about modern day Athenas, women like like Angela Merkel, Marlene Dumas and Dafne Schippers who show that for women who truly dare to be, the sky is the limit.

When I made my way down the sacred hill, enjoying the light burn in my glutes, I smiled. It had been well worth the wait.

- marlies dekkers

black key - black padded plunge balcony bra sizes: 70-85 B-C, 70-90 D-E, 70-85 F brief - 5 cm sizes: s - xxl

straps Sensational straps above the cups frame and enhance your curves gorgeously.

Picture perfect.

11 padded plunge balcony bra sizes: 75-85 B-C

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52 briefs - 5 cm sizes: S - XXL

detail is key The metal coloured key of Pandora decorates your cleavage. Lovingly crafted by our in-house design team.

18 unpadded triangle bra sizes: S - L 51 thong - 4 cm sizes: S - XL

WAKING UP THE GODDESS IN YOU The goddess is back! From Nigella Lawson, self-acclaimed ‘Domestic Goddess’, to Jennifer Lopez whose (much younger) lover adoringly talks about his ‘Sex Goddess’. And how about women everywhere using the term to affirm their sisterhood, as in: ‘You go, goddess!’?

Although I don’t go around high-fiving random women, I think the comeback of the goddess is a great thing. For millenia this patriarchal society has underplayed the divine female force. But as long as I can remember, the Greek goddesses –especially wise and brave Athena- have been calling out to me in my dreams, luring me to their temples, inspiring my designs, giving me the voice to write my own story.

I believe these feminine archetypes can help you unleash your (super)powers, if you open yourself up to them. Here are four Greek goddesses that have inspired me tremendously. Which one speaks to you most? Ambitious Athena or passionate Aphrodite? Wild, untamed Artemis or spiritual Persephone?

Let’s find out, and channel your inner goddess! ➤

space odyssey - chilipepper padded push up bra sizes: 70-80 A, 70-85 B-C thong - 4 cm sizes: XS-XL

ATHENA ‘goddess of war and wisdom, aka ‘the strategic genius’ War and wisdom may seem two conflic-ting subjects, but not for formidable Athena! Sure, this tall, stunning warrior -never without her sword and spectacular helmet- loved to kick ass, but only when she fought against suffering and injustice. Her great strength: strategic thinking. (it’s how she beat Poseidon to the title of the most desired city of the Ancient world: Athens) In a way, Athena was the first feminist: too complete to ever need a man. The Athena in you: You are most likely a career woman and most certainly a feminist. You are practical,

make yourself the woman who decides, the one who wears the tie!

ambitious and logical, proving that whoever called those typical male traits was SO wrong. You are very comfortable being ‘one of the boys’.

If you choose a man he needs to have enough confidence to respect your ambition and independence. However, you can very well manage without.

black tie - ivory padded plunge balcony bra sizes: 70-85 B-C, 70-90 D-E, 70-85 F brazillian short sizes: xs-xl

dame de paris - black & gold 15 padded push up bra sizes: 70-80 A, 70-85 B-C thong - 7 cm sizes: XS - XL

black tie - ivory padded plunge balcony bra sizes 70-85 B-C, 70-90 D-E, 70-85 F brazillian short sizes xs-xl

APHRODITE ‘goddess of love, aka ‘the muse’ Of course, Aphrodite loved love. Born a total babe –she rose up from the ocean on a shell as a beautiful naked woman-, she had many lovers and many children. With her preference for much younger men, she may even be called the first cougar! But Aphrodite’s real power went beyond sex and seduction.

This goddess showed mankind how to transform the mundane into something beautiful and special through Love. Et voilá: art and culture were born.

The Aphrodite in you: You are civilized, sensual

believe in your highest self

and

compassionate.

You

are comfortable with your body, not because it approaches some beauty ideal but because it gives you so much pleasure. You express yourself through your relationships. You may be an entertainer, an artist, or work in public relations. But whatever you do, you do it with passion and a lot of flair.

PERSEPHONE ‘goddess of the underworld, aka ‘witchy woman’ When Hades, God of the Underworld, grabbed beautiful Persephone and dragged her to his kingdom, she changed in a flash from the Goddess of Spring into the Queen of the Underworld. Although she wasn’t happy about it, she became a powerful link between life and death, light and dark, innocence and wisdom. Call out to this Goddess when you need the strength to deal with the dramatic transformations in a woman’s life. Persephone’s got your back.

The Persephone in you: You are very much at home in the world beyond the physical senses. You can read the hearts and minds of others, and may work as a nurse, a writer,

for modern day goddesses with an attitude

a yoga teacher or an astrologer. You choose a partner based on his or her spirit, not their looks. Just make sure to regularly recharge your batteries, by diving into your unconscious through sex, music or meditation. Oh, and very important: learn to say no! Denying your dark side will make you a very crabby Goddess indeed.

The regal godess- salute padded push up bra sizes: 70-80 A, 70-85 B-C, 70-80 D, 70-75 E, 70 F 59 hipster - 10 cm sizes: XS - XL

space odyssey - goblin blue padded balcony bra sizes: 70-85 B-C thong - 4 cm sizes: XS - XL

ARTEMIS Artemis goddess of the hunt, aka: ‘wild thing’ Artemis was a lot like Athena: an independent feminist avant la lettre. This fierce goddess however, preferred to be alone in nature where she protected its creatures with her bow and arrow. When Artemis, a stunner like Aphrodite, found out she had been admired naked by a man, she turned him into a deer and had his own hunting dogs tear him apart. This goddess represents both our protective and our destructive side.

The Artemis in you: You are adventurous, athletic and boy, do you like to be alone!

You need nature to stay in touch with

journeys of women on a mission

yourself, and want a partner who shares your interests but gives you lots of space. (honestly: often you’d much rather hang out with other women). You know how to turn you passion into your profession, so you may be a sportswoman, a biologist or an environmentalist. Anything, as long as you don’t have to live up to other people’s expectations.

HOW DO I FEEL TODAY? SEXY, SENSUAL, CASUAL, BRIGHT, DARK, CALM, ENERGETIC?

I BELIEVE A GIRL CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY BRAS From the moment I start designing a bra until it is actually in the stores, takes about three years. The high quality standards and design techniques of marlies|dekkers lingerie need a development time like no other lingerie brand.

My inspiration for a new collection

stop is my closet. The first stop in my

always comes from a strong woman from

lingerie department. Since I am a women

nowadays or the past, who inspires me.

who regards her lingerie as an integral

To maximize the designing process I need

part of my outfit I start with a lingerie

to completely immerse myself in the new

“questionnaire�. How do I feel today?

designer theme. I then breathe, eat and

Sexy, sensual, casual, bright, dark, calm,

sleep this theme before I can start with

energetic? Fun choices I need to make

the designs. I can become infatuated

before I can decide upon the perfect

with theme and start preparing my closet

lingerie set for that day. Then the second

for the lingerie which is coming within a

stop is the rest of my outfit, where the most

few years. By the moment the collection

important question is: what complements

is finished, my closet is filled with clothes

my lingerie best! Maybe not the order

matching that particular collection. The

you are used to but choosing my lingerie

Style Collection has been conceived for

carefully and making sure it fits my mood,

the woman who regards her lingerie as

gives me extra energy and makes me feel

an integral part of every ensemble.

beautiful, ready to conquer the world (ok,

Every morning after I have finished

ready to handle that day).

my morning rituals of working out and having my oatmeal breakfast, the next

- marlies dekkers