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		Many African cultures believe that animals are spiritual creatures. This belief, known as Animism, embraces the principle that souls are also housed in animals. African tribes therefore treat animals with respect and honour them with festive rituals. For example, temples are built for tigers, elephants are baptized and dances are held for leopards. The leopard print of this group honours this powerful beast that is often associated with the mother god of Africa.

		Nubian nights can become pitch black. The absence of electricity makes the nocturnal darkness grandiose. Moonless nights are characterised by a fully impregnated black, while moonlit nights reveal delicate shades of grey. While staring at the Nubian night, the seemingly subtle colour palette unveils an amazingly full richness. This inspiring palette can be distinguished in the sahara shimmer nubian night collection.

		Nubian nights can become pitch black. The absence of electricity makes the nocturnal darkness grandiose. Moonless nights are characterised by a fully impregnated black, while moonlit nights reveal delicate shades of grey. While staring at the Nubian night, the seemingly subtle colour palette unveils an amazingly full richness. This inspiring palette can be distinguished in the sahara shimmer nubian night collection.

		This grey collection sports a flock print featuring icicles and pine cones, decorated with light grey leather applications. An icicle is spear-shaped and comes into existence when dripping water freezes. In the north, they form a beautifully toothed framing when snow on the roof melts due to the sources of heat inside. As long as winter lasts, icicles change shape, making them seem almost alive. Icicles are Mother Earth's winterly jewels.

	This classy collection is made from an unusual black fabric with a checkered relief, adorned with exceptional ornaments such as sturdy chains and metal MD's (Marlies' initials). The collection is an ode to Lisbeth Salander, the heroine in Stieg Larsson's award winning Millennium trilogy. The distant punk/metal looking girl first appears in Men Who Hate Women, and immediately became one of the most intriguing characters in contemporary thrillers. She's aloof, intelligent, independent, and a typical role model to millions of fans of the Swedish best sellers. In interviews the late great author often compared her to a similarly cool role model: Pippi Longstocking.

			BLACK BEAUTY Every woman feels sexy in black. Be inspired by the latest Chanel fashion show and go for an allblack look: the sultry padded balcony bra goes perfectly with this layered leather skirt and draws just enough attention to make the outfit pop. Jetblack sky-scraper heels are irreplaceable and give the look that little extra oomph, just as a grey cardigan and silver-colored clutch. You'll look every ounce the cool, calm, collected Scandinavian beauty. Be inspired. Get dressed.

		It's no surprise a snowflake's pattern is commonly spotted in fashion and design: it is unique in its structure, a work of art created by nature. This red and white Jacquard collection symbolizes the cosy and traditional christmas atmosphere we aim for every year. The Snowglobe, that was unveiled during the 1889 World Exhibition in Paris, was a glass globe with a minuscule Eiffel tower inside, a must have for tout Europe. By shaking the globe, artificial snow whirled down upon the city's most famous monument. Th e enchantment brought about by the Snowglobe still makes our hearts pound with excitement, and fits Christmas the same way this red and white collection does.

	WARM RED The knitted scarf is big news this season and could be seen walking down the runways at Mulberry and Christian Dior. Get yourself one and add a matching hat to complement your fashionable winter-red padded balcony bra, your outfit's centerpiece. Keep things simple and elegant with a pair of jeans and a basic top. Complete the look with a retro-inspired tweed jacket and you're ready to face winter. Be inspired. Get dressed.

	This grey collection sports a flock print featuring icicles and pine cones, decorated with light grey leather applications. An icicle is spearshaped and comes into existence when dripping water freezes. In the north, they form a beautifully toothed framing when snow on the roof melts due to the sources of heat inside. As long as winter lasts, icicles change shape, making them seem almost alive. Icicles are Mother Earth's winterly jewels.

			CLASHING STYLES This beautiful longline bra just begs for an exciting, fashionable outfit. Clashing is huge this season. Give this trend your own personal twist by combining a feminine skirt and beautiful marlies\|dekkers lingerie with a tough, masculine jacket to create an unexpected contrast. Complete the ensemble with a mustard-colored clutch: yellow is the color you simply cannot do without this season. Be inspired. Get dressed.

		This collection, covered in Swarowski elements, lurex straps and silver buckles, is an ode to the Ice Queen, queen of winter. Like a cool untouchable mistress she reigns over the vast snowy sceneries and frozen rivers and lakes of Scandinavia. Her reign lasts until the first annual sunbeams melt the ice, and make her disappear alongside it… until it is time for her to announce the next winter.

			PRETTY PASTELS Fashion savvy ladies know that the best way to show off your winter-chic Ice Queen bra is by teaming it with a top with a low-cut back. Pastels dominated the runway at Jill Sanders so your exquisite new, pale blue bra is bang on trend. This light, salmon-colored top contrasts beautifully with it. Spice up the look with printed pants, some killerheels and off you go! Be inspired. Get dressed.