Upcycling, unisex dressing, mix-and-match; with their wild and eclectic looks, pirates were so much ahead of the fashion curve that they can still teach us a thing or two about breaking and rewriting all the fashion rules.

This Halloween, dare to go beyond the sexy-pirate clichés and wake up your inner Power Pirate!

Power dressing? Hey, why not learn from the best? Forget pantsuits and muted makeup; flamboyant, fiercely feminine Cleopatra is back as a power-dressing icon, and we are here for it!

Breast cancer awareness has always been a cause very close to my heart. And from the beginning of my brand, I have had conversations with breast cancer survivors who told me about their struggles, needs and wishes. Since comfort and support is in the DNA of all my designs, I often received very positive feedback from these women about my collections. But I wanted to know more. A few years ago, after a meeting with renowned surgical oncologist Jean Klinkenbijl, I decided to organize a special get-together for my team and a group of (ex-)breast cancer patients. That evening, I discovered that out of the 15 women present, 14 women had their needs met by my regular designs. Not bad, but not enough for me. I knew what I had to do: design a special post-op bra.

For over a century now, the trench coat has been the ultimate ‘it coat’. But how did this military garment, first worn during WWI by officers in the trenches – hence the name! – become one of the ultimate icons of androgynous chic? A short history of a feminist style icon with a sexy twist.

Yes, a pareo is an excellent beach cover up. But did you know it can be so much more?

From the cockpit to the streets to the runway; no other item of clothing has meant so much to so many different people, from pilots to punks to proud feminine feminists. A brief history of the badass bomber jacket.

Are you ready for takeoff? You better be, because this season, we will reach for the stars with feminist hero of flight Amelia Earhart. By flying solo across the Atlantic in 1932, this pioneering aviator showed women worldwide that the sky is NOT the limit. Standing defiantly on the wing of her plane in her jodhpurs, leather jacket and lace-up boots, Amelia exuded both grit and grace. She personified freedom. And she gave us something we had been craving for a long time: our own, swashbuckling heroine.

With 2020 peeking around the corner, it is time to say goodbye to a marvelous 2019. Ever since I started marlies|dekkers, my dream has been to empower women. And every year, we’ve taken great steps to do so!

All my work as a feminist designer is inspired by muses. Powerful female icons from past and present. Although women have been marginalized 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.

– From fertility goddesses in ancient Crete to kitchen goddess Julia Child, phenomenal women have always had a thing for the apron. And now the simple, yet symbolically complex cover-up is back, starring on catwalks, concert stages and of course, in my latest collection! This time, the apron is all about food, fashion and feminine feminism.-

Do you recognize any of these classic bikini #FAILS? Don’t worry! Because my swimwear comes in actual cup sizes -rather than just small, medium, large- I have a very specific solution for each problem (call it bikini-science). You’ve got this!

Yes, a pareo is an excellent beach cover up. But did you know it can be so much more?

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.

A curve-hugging little black dress, that classic black Birkin bag, your perfect black bra; some design classics make you go back to black, again and again. But what exactly makes something a style classic? How I came up with my iconic black 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 Dame de Paris collection is designed for ladies with style. I was inspired by the magnificence of the Notre-Dame Cathedral. And now you can win my classic black Dame de Paris set, simply by becoming a member! Click here and subscribe!

From a ‘regular’ 75C bra size to a ‘special’ 70F bra size- why every woman is a Queen of Cups.

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Meine Holi Glamour Kollektion richtet sich an wahre Glamourettes. Inspiriert wurde ich von dem berühmten indischen Frühlingsfest Holi. Zu dieser Jahreszeit wird das ganze Land in abertausende Farben gehüllt um den Winter hinter sich zu lassen und Frühling wie Sommer eine spektakuläre Willkommensparty zu schmeißen.

Did you know that it takes about 10 minutes for the average M|D 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.

If you haven’t heard yet; Pastels for Winter are THE trend of the Autumn/Winter 2015-2016!

Kennst du das Problem? Du möchtest deiner Freundin gerne DAS perfekte Geschenk machen. Du denkst über Dessous nach… Ist es das richtige? Soll ich? Darf ich? JA! Du darfst und sollst! Folge unserem 5-Schritte Guide um das beste Geschenk für deine Freundin zu finden.

Ein bisschen mehr Haut zu zeigen ist nicht neues, vor allem bei A-Promis und Fashion, aber habt ihr euch jemals überlegt, wie man die Straßen anstatt den Roten Teppich mit Underwear als Outerwear rockt?

The beach is usually a place where you undress yourself to only a bikini or bathing suit.

It may not be the end of the world, but when your favourite perfume, eye shadow or sex toy is discontinued, it can sure feel that way!

Nein, das ist keine Imelda-Marcos-ähnliche Fantasie – im Gegenteil, ich besitze ein solches Exemplar!

The beach is usually a place where you undress yourself to only a bikini or bathing suit.

Meine Holi Vintage Kollektion ist etwas für klassische Schönheiten. Der reichhaltige Fortbestand der Geschichte Indiens war mir eine Inspiration.

Meine Holi Gypsy Kollektion habe ich für Gypsies designt, die Spaß im Leben haben. Die farbenfrohen Puder des berühmten indischen Frühlingsfests Holi dienten mir als Quelle der Inspiration.

800 Gulden hat sie gekostet, mein ganzes Monatsgehalt. Doch nie zuvor hatte ich so etwas gefühlt. Die Seide auf meiner Haut, der Schnitt, die Details … immer, wenn ich sie ausziehen musste, war ich zutiefst betrübt.

Stars wie Rihanna, M.I.A und Katy Perry sind ganz verrückt nach Manish Arora – genau wie ich! Dieser Designer hat die Welt erobert und ist dabei in jeder Hinsicht ein Inder geblieben.

This black longline plunge balcony bra sets itself apart by the elongated underband. With black ruffles on the cups, a sturdy rosy red ribbon decorating the front and a piquant play of lines on your back, you’ll easily feel just as rebellious as Mirabai.

This body rocks your body! Bright sparkling rhinestones, a stunning piece of jewelry decorating your décolleté and beautiful little bijoux on your back shower you with Mirabai’s sensuality.

Meine Dancing Princess Kollektion habe ich für freigeistige Ladys kreiert. Inspiriert wurde ich von der indischen Dichter-Prinzessin Mirabai und der Sinnlichkeit ihrer musikalischen Kunst.

Meine Rebellious Princess Kollektion richtet sich an temperamentvolle Ladys. Inspiriert wurde ich von den indischen Dichter-Prinzessin Mirabai und ihrer Auflehnung gegen die Ketten des Patriacharts.

Ich finde, es ist der herrlichste Part des weiblichen Körpers: die inneren Oberschenkel. Und was könnte diesen Bereich besser in Szene setzen als ein Paar fantastische (halterlose) Strümpfe?

Ich trage High Heels, weil ich damit meine Weiblichkeit zelebriere. Ich trage sie in der Küche, in der Vorstandsetage und im Bett. Ich trage sie sogar zum Zelten. Angefangen hat das vor über 40 Jahren.

The time that women needed to walk around constricted in tight corsets is over. The time that women needed to show their independency by pulling off their bras is over. Now, it’s the time of feminity, innerwear becomes outerwear!

Being a lingerie designer comes with many advantages, one of which is a lingerie collection which will make all women gasp for air. My extensive collection (with items which have never been produced) makes dressing up in the morning a private party.

My designs made an inspirational detour to some of the most daring fashion bloggers. My couture collection was styled by three fashion experts.

I survived the second show of Maestro and I’m feeling more and more like a real conductor!! And even though one of the judges said the program isn’t a fashion show I still want to combine my new love (conducting) with an old one (fashion)… I will be in front of the orchestra with sweaty hand palms but with a mind-blowing outfit.

For the designs of this Fall Winter 2014 collection, I was inspired by the heroic story of Joan of Arc. Reflecting the past years while having experienced all aspects of life, I found this legend of Joan of Arc admirable and inspirational.

Watch these girls celebrate their femininity… Ladies, it’s time for some insta-fashion!

My Fall/Winter season will be marked by many, many business trips! Can’t wait to get myself on a plane again, tell people about my brand and, more importantly, show world-class stylists all my latest creations.

My Gloria collection is designed for ladies taking the lead. This collection is inspired by the gangster movie “Gloria” (1980) directed by John Cassavetes.