digital magazine swimwear 2017
“a journey always starts and ends with a sense of self confidence” — Marlies Dekkers
contents SWIMWEAR 2017
08. My golden combination
Shake your bikini bonbons
10. coco crazy Marlies Dekkers founder & creative director
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Summer recipe
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The Perfect ultimate with all your shop girls’ imperfections swimwear guide
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My golden combination MY SWIMWEAR
Ever wondered why you feel so amazing in my swimwear? So comfortable and confident, so safe yet so sexy? What is the secret? Well, it all started in art school, many years ago, during a nude model drawing class…
I always knew I wanted to be an artist, but I hadn’t chosen a direction yet. Then one day, while I was drawing a life model during class, sketching her beautiful curves in circular motions, it struck me: what if I, as an artist, used a woman’s body as my canvas? If you make a painting, someone will hang it on their wall. If you design a chair, someone will sit on it. But if you design lingerie, someone will wear it, and by doing so, complete your art! I had found my mission. I made my master plan...
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“it’s my job to cover and uncover the body in a clever way...” — Marlies Dekkers
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When you try on a bikini or swimsuit, you usually stand and watch yourself in a mirror, right? You might bend forward a little, turn around slowly to see the result from different angles, but that’s it. You like how it looks? You buy it.
Shake your bikini bonbons! But have you ever realized, after a day on the beach or a few laps in the pool, that your brand new swimwear is not very comfortable at all? As a matter of fact, when you catch your reflection at the end of the day, it looks all wrong; you might have ‘side boobs’, your breasts may be spilling over the cups, or the back strap is riding up. Well, I developed a method to avoid ever wasting money like that again! With it, you can see how your bikini top or swimsuit will fit after hours of fun in the sun, and you don’t even have to leave the dressing room.
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Japanese-inspired folds are always flattering and give you a stylish confidence.
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The powdery finish of this gorgeous fabric looks and feels incredibly sensual on your skin!
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Puritsu - Blue or Brown My Puritsu collection is designed for stylish sirens. Inspired by the sensual sophistication of the Japanese art of folding (‘puritsu’ meaning fold) I created swimwear that dazzles with elegance. The suede-like fabric is supersoft to the touch while the stylish folds are guaranteed to bring out your timeless beauty. A sprinkle of gold-coloured details adds a subtle sparkle. Wear my Puritsu collection and and turn the beach into your catwalk!
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Coco crazy Stranded on a deserted island? No problem! As long as I have a huge jar of organic virgin coconut oil with me. Let me tell you of the many ways I use this multi-tasking miracle.
But first, I want to share my number one favorite thing about coconut oil. People talk about its great taste and many health benefits, but they never mention‌ the wonderful smell! You see, I have a thing against harsh, chemical perfumes. Especially when people use them to completely drown out their own scent. If I like you, I like your scent. I want to be able to smell it. I want to be able to smell myself! Coconut oil smells sweet and subtle, and perfectly complements any natural scent. The best part: I smell like I’m on a romantic tropical getaway, all the time!
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Sexy braided straps and metallic details add pizazz and style.
Holi Glamour - Purple or Navy My Holi Glamour collection is designed for true glamourettes. Wrap your body in this electrifying swimwear! I combined the rich vibrant colours of India’s Holi festival with a sensual, flattering cut and oodles of glamour. The iridescent finish of the fabric makes your skin glow while the sexy braided straps and metallic details add pizazz and style. Wear my Holi Glamour collection to kick start padded plunge balcony bikini top & briefs - 6 cm
your own festival season! Dare to sparkle!
The flattering folds accentuate your curves in all the right places.
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Holi Vintage Blue Ecru or Red Ecru
for those of you in love with the finer things in life. This collection is a celebration of timeless magnificence. A uniquely striped pattern accentuates your curves in all the right places. Wear my Holi Vintage to enjoy
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your summer in style.
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classical beauties. I created a swim collection
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My Holi Vintage collection is designed for
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“I think every woman is beautiful! ...it is my ultimate goal to make you see yourself the way I see you: perfect with all your imperfections...” — Marlies Dekkers
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Did you know that it takes about 10 minutes for the average marlies|dekkers customer to decide on a lingerie set, but well over an hour to choose a bathing suit or bikini? With these tips from my own swimwear experts you’ll shop like a pro.
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swimwear guide Don’t worry, it’s completely normal to need more time than usual when you buy swimwear. “You feel the whole beach will be watching you,” store manager Daphne Rijkenberg explains. “Whereas with lingerie, it’s usually for you and your husband’s eyes only.” Plus the list of things to consider seems endless: can I swim in it, can I tan in it, is this colour too bright, is this pattern too bold? So I’ve asked my own awesome shop girls to come up with a mini swimwear-shopping crash course, just for you...
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The gold metallic thread in the fabric gently reflects the light and enhances the glow of your tan.
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Holi Vintage - Ivory & Gold or Black & Gold My Holi Vintage collection is designed for classical beauties. I combined my love for Holi, India’s colourful festival of love, with my passion for a timeless, perfect fit. The result: a stunning swim collection that makes you feel like a beach goddess! The cut is classic yet seriously sexy, while a cleverly laid out pattern accentuates your curves in all the right places. Exude vintage star quality in my Holi Vintage collection. Dare to celebrate summer in style!
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The graceful scale pattern is an ode to the vibrant koi, Japan’s symbol for love and perseverance.
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Perfect with all your imperfections... MY SWIMWEAR
Do you feel quite vulnerable on the beach? No wonder! Just think about it: you’re laying on your back, surrounded by strangers, and you’re wearing something miniscule that, just a few hundred meters down, on the boulevard, you wouldn’t be caught dead in! Simply put: the beach has its own set of rules.
So when I started designing swimwear, I felt I needed to crack that code. Off I went, on a tour of different beaches in different countries, trying out different states of undress. (And yes, that included an exciting afternoon on a nudist beach.) First of all, I realized that the closer we are to the actual water, the less we wear. Literally! It’s as if Neptune, that handsome bearded god of the sea, whispers in your ear with each wave: “Go on, you don’t need all these clothes…” We might swim topless, but put on a bikini-top when we walk over to see a friend. Then, when we decide to get some ice cream on the boulevard, we throw on a shirt or a pareo.
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Gorgeous Japaneseinspired knots bring out your classic beauty!
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Slightly shimmering fabric is sensual yet sophisticated.
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Musubi - Purple or Pink My Musubi collection is designed for stylish sirens. Inspired by the sensual sophistication of the Japanese art of knotting (‘musubi’ meaning knot) I created swimwear that exudes with elegance. ‘Tie the knot’ and let the slightly shimmering fabric and subtle knot-details bring out your classic beauty! Dare to turn the beach into your catwalk!
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North against South; I T ’ S A BI K I N I WA R !
Well, maybe not quite a war, but the world of beachwear is divided into two very distinct camps. Which side are you on?
I had, of course, noticed it before: in some cultures, women are not afraid to ‘let it all hang out’ on the beach, while in others, women prefer a bit of coverage. Think of the thong-wearing Brazilians versus the bathingsuit-loving Scandinavians. But it wasn’t till I started designing swimwear that I learned that this is an actual phenomenon, and that fashion insiders speak of ‘Northern’ and ‘Southern’ countries when it comes to our preferences on the beach. A big part of it is geographical: North America compared to South America for example, or Northern Europe versus the Mediterranean countries. But a lot of it has to do with attitude. The brands that cater to the Southern part of the market - Agent Provocateur and La Perla for example - have a tendency to put form over function. If you want frills, they’ll give you frills, even if those frills have a tendency to shift when you take a dive. Hey, as long as you look fabulous!
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summer recipe FISH WR APPED IN NORI SERVED WITH LEEK, AR AME AND AN OR IENTAL SAUCE
Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes
Method:
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temperature water. Preheat your oven to
Soak the arame for 5 minutes in room 180°C. Remove the three outer layers of
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the leeks and cut the leeks into 10 cm
300gr firm white-fish fillets 5 sheets of nori 3 leeks 40gr fresh herbs (coriander, parsley, chives) arame (optional) sea salt and pepper
pieces. Put the leeks in a pot and fill with water until the leeks are just covered. Add some oil to the water and bring to a simmer. Remove the arame from the soaking water and add to the pot with leeks.
Sauce:
Simmer for 15 minutes. Chop the fresh
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4 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons soya sauce 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds the juice of ½ a lime
herbs, put them in a bowl and mix with a the fish into pieces. Cut the nori sheets in two with scissors. Create a soggy nori, which is easily done by brushing water over the sheets then lay the fresh herbs down with a piece of
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fish on top. Fold the nori around the fish. Perhaps it is
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necessary to wet the ends so the parcel can be folded neatly. Complete all parcels with the remaining fish and place them in a pre-greased or lined baking dish. Put the baking dish for about 15 minutes in a hot oven at 180° C. Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the sauce and drain leeks and arame Puur Eten Pascale Naessens Book
from the pot. Serve the leeks and arame, on the side of the nori parcel and finish with a drizzle of sauce over the leeks.
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