English version | Princess of the seven seas

The story goes that there are seven heiresses to King Triton's empire, each with her own style and colors. It is in all of them that we are inspired, this summer, to achieve a unique achievement: to live like a true mermaid.

© DR
© DR

Once upon a time there was a king and a queen who lived in a kingdom far away from the world of humans, a kingdom where all beings have fins instead of legs and where men's best friends are not dogs, but fish. King Triton and Queen Athena are the rulers of Atlantis, an underwater land inhabited by sea creatures and mythical beings that are neither people nor fish, but a perfect mix of the two. In this kingdom there are also princesses: the seven daughters of the monarchs. Attina, Alana, Adella, Aquata, Arista, Andrina and Ariel are the members of the most coveted royal family of the seven seas, each one as beautiful as the previous one. The red-haired princess is probably the one we know best - not only for her somewhat childish impulsiveness that leads her to leave this enchanted kingdom for a mere prince, but also for her taste for Fashion. Ariel no longer goes unnoticed with her huge red hair and green tail, but she chooses to complete her look with one more small detail that brings the most unlikely harmony: a pair of purple shells covering her breasts. Her boldness in style is what most distinguishes the youngest sister, but it is precisely the differences between the seven that make things interesting. From the lavender shades that Andrina covers herself with to Attina and Alana's headpieces, each of the princesses has something that sets them apart and makes them unique in their own way. It's when the heat starts to get too hot that we want to go to the beach and become a real princess of the seven seas - so there is nothing better than to be inspired by the mermaids for a look worthy of a fairy tale. But you don't have to travel to the bottom of the ocean to find the perfect shells that cover everything you need. This summer Calzedonia becomes an authentic underwater boutique, where each of the countless pieces to choose from will make you feel like a princess from Atlantis.

In this special season - the brand celebrates 25 years in Portugal - the collection is a veritable explosion of colors, which allows us to embody the character of any of Ariel's sisters. With the pieces in the Terrycloth range, we become Aquata, with the pastel shades of soft and comfortable fabrics, made so that they can be used in different ways. If one of King Triton's daughters were to dress in the Voulez-Vous Crochet Avec Moi? range, it would be Andrina, who makes so much use of handcrafted materials to create unique pieces. Arista, dressed in shades of red and with a blonde ponytail, would probably wear the pieces from the Sporty Eighties range, with all the glitter and colorblock she is entitled to. Floral motifs are up to Alana, the king's second eldest daughter, who has so much fun picking wildflowers - which is why Blooming Days has the perfect items for those who can't do without the details of nature. In Indonesia Eco, the simple pieces enhance every woman's natural curves, in a range available in various shades, including Adella's choice turquoise. And for the first-born, the heiress to the throne, we leave the most exclusive. To feel like a real Attina, the recommended pieces are from the Limited Capsule Edition: a sophisticated line with luxurious sequin and rhinestone details. Ariel, the underwater fairy tale protagonist and queen of mix & match, would give her voice for any of these ranges - and we don't judge her for that.

Translated from the original on Vogue Portugal's The Fairy Tale issue, published may 2022.