With the Sweet Escape spring-summer 2020 collection, Marjolaine has truly outdone itself. The concentration of seduction and quintessential French elegance on display here is nothing short of extraordinary. Inspired by exquisite flora — and just a whisper of fauna — the collection lives up to its name: these are sweet escapes, pure and simple.
One of the collection’s greatest pleasures is its sheer variety — there is so much to discover and delight in. Sweet Escape encompasses multiple panty silhouettes, short and long slips, shorts-and-top sets, and gossamer-sheer négligées. The fabrics are as indulgent as the designs: soft satin, translucent tulle, and an abundance of lace — the latter serving as the primary canvas for the collection’s signature botanical motifs, rendered in intricate floral patterns.
The overall mood is vivid and passionate. Two series lead the charge on color: Gemma Bleu pairs rich cobalt satin with warm bronze lace for a look that feels both bold and refined, while Jasmin offers a romantic yellow-and-white combination — delicate embroidered tulle meeting soft warmth — and the result is simply breathtaking. For those drawn to a darker, more dramatic edge, the black mini-collection Jalousie is pure, smoldering passion.
