Hi marlies|dekkers fan,

150 jaar geleden was de Bijenkorf een fourniturenwinkeltje waar je de mooiste stoffen en garen kon vinden. Al snel werd dit winkeltje een warenhuis en kregen ook cosmetica, accessoires en woonitems een plek op de winkelvloer. Mode is altijd het kloppend hart van de Bijenkorf geweest. Van de mooiste dames- en herenmode tot cosmetica en accessoires: met liefde voor stijl & kwaliteit selecteren ze de mooiste collecties.

Speciaal voor het 150-jarig bestaan benaderden de Bijenkorf een aantal van hun favoriete merken om een bijzondere uitvoering van een van hun producten te creëren. Zodoende, ter ere van het 150-jarig bestaan van de Bijenkorf, heeft Marlies de Crouching Tiger collectie ontworpen in een limited edition zwarte uitvoering. Deze collectie is vanaf 7 oktober 2020, exclusief verkrijgbaar in de Bijenkorf winkels en op debijenkorf.nl. Tevens ontvang je, exclusief in de Bijenkorf winkels, een luxe gift bag & gratis gift box bij aankoop van de Crouching Tiger set.*

Vind hier jouw dichtstbijzijnde de Bijenkorf winkel - de Bijenkorf Al 150 jaar bijzonder. 

"Breast cancer awareness has always been a cause very close to my heart; it's my dream to help women reconquer their femininity damaged by the disease. So here I am, making use of this breast cancer month to raise awareness.

From the beginning of my brand, I had conversations with breast cancer survivors who told me about their struggles, needs, and wishes. Based on all their precious feedback, I developed a unique post-surgery bra together with renowned surgical oncologist Jean Klinkenbijl and my specialized product development team.

I gave the bra a flexible shape and created a wide back panel for extra support. Next to optimal comfort and support, I wanted to give more. As a stylish, finishing touch, I adorned the top of the cups with a beautiful play of lines. A post-surgery bra with a combination of care, comfort, and class, created by all of us together." – Marlies Dekkers

"This season, in addition to our black and ivory versions, I designed a limited-edition Care Bra in a mysterious, deep blue  fabric and added silver lurex accents for a subtle sparkle. As an ode to Queen of Crime Agatha Christie, I placed a silver-metal talisman, shaped like a miniature notebook and reading glasses, at the center of the bra. And if you shop your black, ivory or night sky blue Care Bra now, you receive a Dame de Paris Care Bra absinth green for FREE.*" - Marlies Dekkers

"During the conversations I had with breast cancer survivors, they also told me about the emotional aspects of their journey. The uncertainty, the fear of 'losing their femininity', the strength they got from the support of people around them.⁠ ⁠

It made me realize how important it is to share these stories. To inspire women in a similar situation and inform others so they know how to support their loved ones. To build a community of incredibly strong women that are there to help each other, from discussing their options after a mastectomy to simply being there to listen. That's why I am using my platform to amplify the voices of some of these amazing women. Read their stories here.⁠" - Marlies Dekkers

Illustrator Emmanuel Katsaros made a unique illustration of our 3-piece collection, emphasizing a theme of 'strength'.

"The strength can be seen in the women's hands. They represent personal strength and strength created by women supporting other women in a time of need. I used pink, as a reminder to get yourself checked regularly. The reason I made the women quite glam is because I strongly believe that every woman is beautiful and feminine, also after a life-changing event like breast cancer." - Emmanuel Katsaros