magazine fall winter 2016
— Marlies Dekkers
‘awaken your senses’ — Marlies Dekkers
‘awaken your senses’ contents
From the suffocating corset and the burned bra to Madonna’s iconic cone-bra; the three feminist movements have all used lingerie as a symbol for the cause. So, what’s next? First we fought for the right to vote. It was
Which was pretty hard in the constricting
a long fight -seventy years, starting in 1848,
corsets we were supposed to wear. So off
to be exact- and while we were at it, we real-
went those symbols of our suppression!
ized we also deserved the right to breathe.
During the second wave of feminism, we
So here we are. We have the right to vote,
burned our bras. We wanted freedom, sex-
the pill is widely available and Hillary Clinton
ual freedom; the pill, abortion, and the right
might soon be the first American president.
to walk around without being bothered by
We’re still riding the wave of the third femi-
sexist men. We should be able to go with-
nist movement, and we’re finishing what Ma-
out a bra, or even without a bikini top on the
donna started: the trend to gain control over
beach. The message: ‘Dudes, keep your tes-
our bodies by eating healthy and working
tosterone under control!’
out. We might initially have been shocked by how Madonna used her ‘guns’* as guns, but
To me, the third feminist wave started when
for a whole generation of women coming of
Madonna wore Jean Paul Gaultier’s cone bra
age, fit is the new sexy.
during her Blonde Ambition Tour. The bra, once a symbol of suppression, had been turned into a weapon. OUR weapon. In the same way we adapted the corset. Yes it was still restrictive, but may-
“Yes! What I do with my lingerie is spot on. Let’s start this revolution!”
But there are still double Why
standards.
are
sexually
liberated women still called sluts, when their male equivalents
are
studs?
Why can men show their bare chests on social media, where-
be we liked it that way every now and then. As long as it was
as women’s nipples are banned? The #free-
our decision.
thenipple movement proves it once again: for women, the (very) personal is always
Without Madonna’s bra moment, I doubt my
political.
own lingerie –which offers women the tools to explore their sexuality in a very similar
— Marlies Dekkers
way- would have had a chance. In one instant we advanced a few hundred years. I remember thinking: “Yes! What I do with my lingerie is spot on! Let’s start this revolution!”
* Slang for biceps
Femme Fatale My Femme Fatale collection is designed for ladies dancing with shadows. I was inspired by the female-focused crime movie Femme Fatale. A modern, erotically charged film noir by director Brian de Palma, revolving around an angel faced con artist with dangerous skills. Sultry and oh so seductive. Like a true femme fatale striking men down with her beauty, brains and sexuality. I love how this sensational woman fearlessly manipulates her identity to outsmart her enemies, while using the power of promiscuity to control the world around her. This collection is designed to explore your dark side. Paint your body black with its beautifully embossed bold braces and stylish leather.
‘erotically-charged, you remain in total control as you paint the town red, no matter what the night throws your way…’ — Marlies Dekkers
01 put a ring on it Glorious metal rings give this collection an extra bold look.
02 power print
The power print on the woven shoulder straps match the leather embossing on the cups.
03 double push This black super push up bra lifts your breasts to the max.
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It has become a bit of a trendy gadget, but a blindfold can truly transform your erotic experience. Take it from me‌
The first time I was blindfolded by a partner
Let’s get started!
was an eye-opening experience. Well, not literally of course, but by taking away my
1. First of all, you don’t need to break the bank
sight, I had to ‘see’ with my other senses -
and buy a fancy designer blindfold. You boy-
sound, touch, taste and smell more fully and
friend’s tie or a silk scarf will do nicely. My
intensely. It made me experience a whole
personal favorite: those sleeping masks you
new range of exquisite sensations and feel-
get on the plane.
ings. Which then allowed me to have mind2. Explore your newly heightened sense of
blowing sex.
touch. You can use your hands of course, How can such a simple trick have such a
but ask your partner to experiment with
dramatic effect? Well, besides your other
some unexpected materials, such as feath-
senses being sharp-
ers and bits of vel-
ened, there is an el-
vet, silk and linen. If
ement of sexual anticipation. You just don’t know what to expect which can make a whisper or a simple touch -fingers brushing your inner thighs, for example- feel simply electric.
I had to ‘see’ with my other senses - sound, touch, taste and smell more fully and intensely.
you really take your time, and are willing to surrender, the lightest touch could eventually lead to an orgasm. 3. This is actually something I’ve been doing since I was a child: using a blind-
Also, a blindfold fires the imagination. With-
fold to stimulate my sense of taste. But with
out any visual distraction, it is much easier
a partner, it can become an erotic experi-
to lose yourself in your sexual fantasies.
ence. Prepare a tray of aphrodisiac delights
Body shame or shyness? A blindfold makes
like oysters, figs, honey, almonds, chocolate
you much less inhibited!
and champagne…the works! Get naked, get blindfolded, and start making a very sexy
And last but not least, like Kim Bassinger in
mess…
9½ Weeks already proved: damn woman, you look seriously sexy with that blindfold on!
— Marlies Dekkers
Femme Fatale
Get dressed
& explore your dark side ‘Femme Fatale’. A modern, erotically charged film noir revolving around an angel faced con artist with dangerous skills. Sultry and oh so seductive. Like a true femme fatale striking men down with her beauty, brains and sexuality.
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leather belts and matching shoulder straps give the collection an extra sturdy look.
padded plunge balcony bra sizes: 70-90 D-E, 70-85 F thong - 2 cm sizes: XS-XL suspender sizes: S/M - L/XL
Mulholland Drive My Mulholland Drive collection is designed for females in touch with their fantasies. I was inspired by the sensual cultfilm “Mulholland Drive” by director David Lynch. A disorienting story about two women entangled in a playful fantasy. Passion, betrayal and confusion set the tone of a clever tale, in which I recognise the blurred line between fantasy and reality. That dreamy state where a woman’s deepest desires are given free reign…the place where it gets interesting! This collection builds a bridge between your conscious and subconscious self. Boost your fantasies with our luxurious lingerie in sensual silk, topped off with delicate stitching and tantalizing details.
‘the bedroom is your very own soft & lustrous sanctuary, where your inner-most secret fantasies come out to play…’ — Marlies Dekkers
01 gorgeous garters Gold-coloured garter belt ornaments above the cups and on your back give you an even sexier feeling.
02 sensual satin
The silky fabric and special stitching on the cups give the collection an extra sensual touch.
03 wow with a bow
Between the cups and on the bottoms is a beguilingly sweet, tiny pink bow.
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Does the G-spot exist? Well, the ancient Greeks knew exactly where to look…and it gave a special meaning to the term ‘nectar of the gods’. You have probably heard of ‘squirting’, or ‘fe-
like spray you see in porn movies. When it
male ejaculation’. You may have even expe-
first happened to me, I felt it was the most
rienced it: a release of fluids during stimula-
natural, beautiful thing, but I was also very
tion of your G-spot (more about that later),
curious. This was way before Google, so I
ranging from a little trickle to the fountain-
had to bring it up during biology class.
“Where exactly does all the liquid come
gina that produces this liquid, was consid-
from?” I asked my teacher. He looked stunned,
ered by many to be ‘just a myth’, branding
-“ALL that liquid?”-, and mumbled something
female ejaculation a mere fairy tale.
about women producing small amounts of vaginal lubrication. “At the most,” he added.
How sad to think that this attitude had been stopping generations of women from having
Ejaculation, it was suggested, was some-
the sex they deserve and desire! And how
thing only men did. “During sex, the man
ironic: thousands of years ago, female ejac-
gives, and the woman receives,” was one
ulation wasn’t seen as something dirty, but
another cliché I heard growing up. Since
as something divine! The great Greek philo-
I never cared much about what other
sphers Aristotle and Galen of Pergamon
people said anyway, I decided to –quite
even considered it a ‘nectar of the gods’
literally!– go with
and while I was in
my own ‘flow’, and
India, practitioners
enjoy what I considered a gift of nature. The only downside? Having to constantly change my sheets – which I did with a big smile. I was already in my
Sexual energy is the source of life. Sex is sacred, and so are your fluids.
of the Tantra tradition would drink or rub this precious liquid into their skin, calling it a ‘love tonic’. I believe our ancestors were right: sexual energy is the
forties when a lover told me about a woman who stopped herself
source of life. Sex is sacred, and so are your
from ejaculating during sex because she felt
fluids. So next time you feel the urge to let
too embarrassed. Really? Such a shame!
if flow, be a (Greek) sex goddess and let if
But when I started asking around, I realized
flow. Yes, it will get messy. You might have
that she wasn’t the only one. Often, female
to buy a new set of towels. But believe me,
ejaculate -prostatic fluid mixed with glucose
it’s worth it.
and tiny amounts of urine- was mistaken for pee. Women had been scolded by partners for ‘wetting the bed’. And the G-spot, the ‘female prostate’ located in the front of the va-
— Marlies Dekkers
Mulholland Drive
Get dressed
& surrender yourself to your deepest desires My Mulholland Drive collection is designed for females in touch with their fantasies. I was inspired by the sensual cultfilm ‘Mulholland Drive’. This collection builds a bridge between your conscious and subconscious self.
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padded plunge balcony corset sizes: 70-85 B-C, 70-80 D, 70-75 E, 70 F butterfly thong - 4 cm sizes: XS-XL
padded balcony bra sizes: 70-90 D-E, 70-85 F butterfly thong - 4 cm sizes: XS-XL
more shapes, more sizes, more signature
padded push up bra brazilian briefs - 8 cm & suspender
golden garter belt ornaments above the cups and on your back give you an even sexier feeling.
Calamity Jane My Calamity Jane collection is designed for ladies bending the rules of convention. I was inspired by the female western movie Calamity Jane. A well-deserved hommage by director David Butler to the undisputed leading lady of the Wild West. In a world dominated by the smoke and guns of men, Calamity Jane taimed her own wild horses. Rough, tough and fiercely independent… yet undeniably female. One of my heroines, because she helped change people’s perception of how a woman should behave. This collection celebrates the free-spirited cowgirl in you. Dashing denim, leather straps and sensual shapes create a look that’s all about the perfect combination between self-reliance and femininity.
‘cantering through the great outdoors with the wind in your hair, not knowing what lies ahead is what keeps you going...’ — Marlies Dekkers
01 true blue
The classic ‘blue jean’ fabric looks great on any skin tone and goes with any outfit.
02 buckle up
Tan leather buckles and matching shoulder straps capture the spirit of a confident cowgirl.
03 sturdy stitching The dashing denim look is accentuated by sturdy stitching.
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her g
illustration by Milo Manara
What if there really was a machine or gadget that could turn you on with just a click? Well, one legendary Italian cartoonist made that idea look very sexy indeed… Oh, Milo Manara and his lusty, luscious,
I read Click years ago, and something just
long-legged nymphs! I can’t write about
‘clicked’! (sorry, couldn’t help it!) I saw it as
this Italian illustrator’s work without blush-
an incredibly sexy metaphor for the sexu-
ing and feeling a delicious tickle in my belly.
al on/off button we all have in our heads. I
His comics usually revolve around stunning
was reminded of this when I took part in a
women caught up in weird but wonderful
tv-debate about the lust pill for women, aka
erotic scenarios, like the girl in Butterscotch
‘female Viagra’. My stand: if you want to feel
who is brought to a screaming orgasm in a
sexual but haven’t been able to for whatev-
fancy restaurant by an invisible man.
er reason –hormonal, emotional, physical– why not use a pill to help you find the on/off
Wouldn’t you secretly love to be that girl?
button in your head?
I would! For that story, Manara came up with a sweet-smelling
Of course it isn’t all that
bodypaint that makes
simple. Sex is complex.
you invisible, but for his other gem, Click, he invented a device which renders women helplessly aroused….with just a
Awaken your senses, sexually...
click. It goes like this: an
But I believe that lust is an important part of who we are. We don’t have to be ‘on’ all the time, but we should allow ourselves that extra little push we
attractive but passionless woman is abduct-
sometimes need to get in the mood. Be it
ed by a scientist and a remote-controlled
porn, a pill or perhaps just a very naughty
device is surgically implanted into her brain.
Italian cartoon…
Press the button, and she becomes sexually insatiable.
— Marlies Dekkers
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leather belts and matching shoulder straps give the collection an extra sturdy look.
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Calamity Jane
Get dressed & confidently ride into the unknown
A well-deserved hommage to the undisputed leading lady of the Wild West. In a world dominated by the smoke and guns of men, Calamity Jane tamed her own wild horses. Rough, tough and fiercely independent‌ yet undeniably female. This collection will give you the feeling of that free-spirited cowgirl.
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Gloria My Gloria collection is designed for ladies taking the lead. I was inspired by female gangster movie Gloria, a groundbreaking piece of art in the history of film and feminism by director John Cassavetes. I remember watching this movie as a young woman. I can still feel the satisfaction of finally seeing a female lead portrayed as strong and dominant, instead of being dependent and obedient. This collection brings you stunning pieces that link Gloria’s strength to the concept of power suits. The result is a lingerie design marked by powerful pinstripe patterns and macho suspender straps.
‘oozing confidence, your unmistakable aura of seductive power commands the undivided attention of any audience...’ — Marlies Dekkers
01 suspender straps
Gorgeous bindings and macho suspender straps give this collection its character.
02 powerful junction Adding to the strong appearance of the lingerie are the leather-look junctions.
03 pinstripe perfection Gloria’s strength was linked to the concept of power suits and translated into a pinstripe pattern.
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According to a recent study, ‘men have more varied sexual fantasies than women’. We have some catching up to do, ladies! Let’s start now, by taking that sexy selfie one step further... Have you ever taken a sexy selfie? I bet you
(make sure it’s on airplane mode, no dis-
have. And I bet it turned you on. Maybe you
tracting yourself with cat videos), and think
shared it on Instagram or with your lover,
of a situation that would really turn you on.
maybe you kept it for yourself or even deleted it! It doesn’t matter; while you were
These are the only rules:
taking that picture, you were not compar-
1. Keep writing for at least 10 minutes. Don’t
ing yourself to Gisele Bundchen or Kim Kar-
stop, don’t give up, even if you feel ridiculous
dashian, you were just thinking: ‘Goddamn,
or uninspired.
I am HOT!’ You were claiming your own
2. Be absolutely shameless. There are no
unique beauty, and you were shameless
‘bad’ fantasies. The sky’s the limit!
about it. Now, I want you to take it one step
3. Write this story either for yourself or for
further. How about writing down your secret
a lover, real or fantasy. Nobody else needs to
sexual fantasy? How about digging deep
see it.
and finding out what REALLY turns you on? Like a sexy selfie, but in words.
The reason I want you to share your fantasy is because I truly believe that women need
According
to
a
recent
to explore what turns them
survey held in Canada
on. Let’s inspire each other!
amongst 1500 adults, 65% of women are interested in being dominated. That
Goddamn, I am hot!
means most of you like to
In the same Canadian studies that I mentioned earlier, it appeared ‘that men have more varied sexual fanta-
be told what to do! Perfect! Because I have
sies than women, describe them more vividly,
homework for you. I want you to sit down,
and want them to come true (unlike women).’
get comfortable, and set an alarm for 10 minutes. Grab a piece of paper or your phone
— Marlies Dekkers
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more shapes, more sizes, more signature
Gloria
Get dressed & taking the lead
My Gloria collection is designed for ladies taking the lead. I was inspired by the female gangster movie ‘Gloria’, a groundbreaking piece of art in the history of film and feminism. I remember watching this movie as a young woman. I can still feel the satisfaction of finally seeing a female lead portrayed as strong and dominant, instead of being dependent and obedient.
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