Yukata Couture
All my work as a feminist designer is inspired by muses. Powerful female icons from past and present. Although women have been marginalised 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.
This Spring|Summer, my collection is inspired by the supremely graceful Geisha. The living embodiment of the art of seduction, her life is dedicated to the pursuit of beauty in all its forms. A coy glance from behind her kimono sleeve, a glimpse of her wrist while pouring your tea; the Geisha bewitches with the smallest movements. She is elusive, a Japanese femme fatale existing in what is known as Karyukai, or “the flower and willow world.” But the Geisha’s powers of seduction can be yours. Just watch her! Follow her closely while
she floats through the streets of Kyoto in her 45-pound kimono. Observe her putting on her elaborate make up -the snow white face, the deep crimson lips- and realize that with the right kind of intention, ANYTHING can become a ritual of seduction! ‘Geisha’ literally means artist. With my Geisha collection, I want to inspire women of today to elevate the art of sensuality and seduction to a higher level. Like the butterflies I sprinkled over the lingerie pieces, you can be reborn and become a brilliant, luminous version of yourself. Kiss the sun with your multi-coloured wings. Celebrate the new you. Dare to grow.
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Building bridges
From the Erasmus Bridge and the Mercedes-Benz Museum to Qatar’s metro network; Ben van Berkel’s iconic landmarks bring people together in rapturous beauty, again and again. I talked with the Dutch architect and educator about sensuality, ‘healthy’ buildings and the remarkable parallels between our designs.
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More than a feeling
Don’t ignore your emotions; they are much more powerful than you can imagine. By linking the magical world of emotions with hard science, Dutch scientist Pierre Capel, professor emeritus in experimental immunology, shows us the consequences of our feelings and the power of our minds. The message: we can do much more than we think. “Meditate. It’s the single best thing you can do for your health.”
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Marlies Says
Keto curious?
The fact that I feel bikini-confident all year round is, of course, a nice bonus. But for me, the biggest payoff of following the keto diet is the way it optimizes my health and gives me tons of energy.
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Super (skin) food
‘If you can’t eat it, why put it on your skin?’. I pretty much live by this beauty adage. After all, with your skin being one of your body’s largest organs, anything – and I mean anything! – you put onto your skin will end up in your bloodstream.
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