New years message 2025
Looking back on the path that led me here, I'm overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude. From those early days launching 'Undressed' from my small student apartment in Breda, to collaborating with talented artisans in Hong Kong, my mission has remained constant: to empower women to feel confident, beautiful, and free.
The world often tries to confine us, to dim our inner fire with expectations and limitations. But I've learned that true strength lies in breaking free from those constraints and embracing the unique tapestry of our individuality.
This New Year, I invite you to join me on this journey of self-discovery. Let's challenge the status quo, let's rewrite the rules, and let's create a world where every woman feels empowered to embrace her true self.
Happy New Year!
Warmly, Marlies Dekkers
Marlies Says
I AM A FEMINIST.
You know I’m a self-made woman who has made it my purpose to challenge women to dare. It’s an achievement I am immensely proud of, and for that reason, I am equally proud to label myself a feminist. But looking back more than a hundred years, I’m even prouder of the progress women have made together.
MD Friends
FEARLESS fly GIRL
Niatia (pronounce: ‘naah-tee-yah), also known by her stage name Lil Mama (28), is a fearless rapper, singer, dancer and actress from Brooklyn, New York. Her breakout hit ‘Lip Gloss’ came out in 2007, and since then she has been a celebrity judge on America’s Best Dance Crew, played Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez in VH1’s CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story, and was most recently the lead actress in a movie called ‘When love kills; The Falicia Blakely story’. But it hasn’t always been a smooth ride…
MD Friends
GUTS & GLORY
Meet Viktoriya Isakova (41), a stunningly beautiful Russian actress who is not afraid to get down and dirty for her brave performances. Her film credits include ‘Tochka’ (2006), a movie about human trafficking and prostitution and ‘Mirrors’ (2013), in which she plays the tragic Marina Tsvetaeva, one of the greatest Russian poets of the 20th century. I talked to the winner of many (international) awards about ageing, lingerie, and the need to always stay true to yourself.
Marlies Says
Women’s Day 2019
Happy Women’s Day! I am extra excited about this edition, because wow, what a year it’s been for feminism! This is the year that we went global; that we showed up with our money, our bodies, our time and our voices to show the world: this is OUR time!