I believe in a heart-ship connection

by Marlies Dekkers
In life you meet all kind of people. With some you have a superficial connection, others you forget after a while, but the best ones are those who touch your heart and complement your life.

In my work a strong connection with someone has almost a magical effect. It gives you a creative boost which puts the level of output much higher. Your minds get connected which makes less words needed to create what’s in your head. I have this heart-ship connection with a few people. This is different than a friendship or good colleague teamwork.

One of these people is working with me for over 10 years. As a brandmanager Onno is not only excellent in his performance, but I love having him around because he completes me and I get the best out of him. In all those years we created shows and photoshoots from the highest level. Onno helps me to think about the smallest details, together we underline the brand values in the right ways. I enjoy brainstorming with Onno because I know he can challenge me to go for the best. In work we are truly equivalent which unlocks the potential of both of us. Throughout the years we grew closer and it gave my role as a leader a whole new dimension.

We made a lot of memories together. Business trips, extreme deadlines, he running a bit harder when I’m not at my best, me running a bit harder when he’s not at his best. I wish everyone a few of these valuable special connections with persons who enlarge your creativity.

Onno, I value our special connection, I appreciate you as a person. Thank you for your loyalty.

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Maison Marlies blog

The marlies|dekkers brand offers a wide variety of lingerie that can be worn by anyone and caters to every woman’s individual needs. Within our Maison Marlies blog you can read all about the life behind and surrounding the company. Whether you are eager to know where Marlies gets her inspiration for designing new lingerie collections, her lifestyle, healthy cooking ideas, or simply to share her taste in amazing art - you will find it in the blog. Our fearless creative director manages to find time to write about her business trips and even her shopping sprees and vacations for the times she can let her hair down for a while. And even while she is on holiday she will not leave you hanging.

Giving style advice

When you are feeling lost in finding the right fit or determine your bra size, Maison Marlies offers a set of guidelines so that you can continue shaking your bon bons without them falling out. You'll get style tips on how to wear and style your bras, and bikinis. You would not want a wardrobe malfunction which can actually be prevented when you are wearing high quality luxury lingerie. And when your breasts are kept in place in marlies|dekkers bras or bikinis, you can fully celebrate your femininity in all its glory and full potential. The blog offers advise on how to mix and match womens lingerie to boost, inspire your own fashion sense and keeps you updated on the latest fashion trends.

Marlies and friends

Her celebrity friends are also very pleased with that perfect fit a marlies|dekkers bra can offer you. These women proudly show off their marlies|dekkers lingerie sets in photoshoots for magazines, on stage when they're performing, during a cameo on tv or on the big screen in movies. Maison Marlies dedicates a special section of the blog to all gender equality related news so you are always updated about the latest developments around this special mission that embodies Marlies’ vision for the future.