Perfect poolside paradise

by Marlies Dekkers

Imagine yourself immersed in pure luxury. Sipping a poolside cocktail, surrounded by lush tropical gardens, you admire your sizzling curves and the way your gorgeous Marlies Dekkers swimsuit matches the crystal blue ocean, just a few sandy footsteps away. As you slip into the pool with a blissful sigh, you smile. You are - literally! - swimming laps in luxury.

And so, it begins... You take off. Bye, daily grind! Whether you're speeding away in a fast car or floating in a dreamy hot air balloon; with the wind in your hair, you feel utterly free. Free to express yourself, to be anybody you want to be. When I started my brand marlies|dekkers, exactly 30 years ago, I felt inspired by the freedom, joy and radical self-acceptance I experienced in the booming club scene of the late 80s and early 90s. On the road, seeking thrills with my travel companions, bedazzled by all the new sights, sounds and scents, I feel a very similar, intoxicating sense of liberation.

Now, dare to imagine that this is all yours. The villa, the pool, every tree and flower in this Garden of Eden; it's not just a dream destination, but your own, private paradise. Earned and owned. How amazing does that feel? This season, I dare you to dream big with seductive scenes of well-deserved luxury. Aiming for nothing less than 'Bain Couture', I created a lavish swimwear collection that helps you turn your poolside into a VIP section and the beach into your catwalk. Combining timeless design, superior quality and ultra-flattering shapes, these versatile pieces have you ready for action, whether you like to swim, sweat, shop or swing the night away. You'll slay it all in style.

Slip into this season's sensational swimwear collection and fall in love with that formidable woman in the mirror. Yes, that's you; owning your look, claiming your own slice of heaven. You worked hard, planting seeds, growing your dreams. Now is the time to pick the fruits of your labor - as stylish as they are sweet - in your perfect poolside paradise.

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