Dress ID: R/L25-1146
Designer: Marina Rodionova
Original Retail Price: $7,500
Purchase Price: $4,000
Rental Price: N/A
Dress Type: Rhythm/Latin
Size: 6-8-10
Cup Size: B-C-D
Height Req: 5’6” to 5’10”
Expiration Date: 01/01/2026
Accessories: None
Mermaidia
Dive into radiant elegance with Mermaidia, a striking Rhythm/Latin dress that captures the allure of oceanic glamour through sleek construction and luminous embellishment. This vivid bubblegum-pink design features a sculpted halter neckline adorned with bold, faceted crystal accents that create the impression of a jeweled collar, mimicking the iridescent scales of a mythical siren. From this focal point, a vertical cascade of specialty stones travels down the center of the bodice, elongating the torso and enhancing the dress’s statuesque silhouette. Surrounding this central detail, delicate crystal fringe and densely placed pink-toned and AB crystals shimmer across the dress, introducing layered texture and dynamic sparkle, which adds tactile depth and creates rhythmic, liquid movement with every step. Strategic side cutouts that use nude mesh framed with crystal trim sculpt the waistline, creating definition.
The back is equally breathtaking, revealing a dramatic open design anchored by a single crystal-encrusted strap that runs along the spine, reinforcing vertical length and visual symmetry. A sculptural crystal waistband wraps around the hips, accented with angular crystal elements that add dimension and structure. Two long, floor-length fabric panels trail from the hips, amplify the dancer’s range of motion, and create dramatic visual extensions during spins and rotations.
Mermaidia draws inspiration from the “Neo-Siren” aesthetic seen in contemporary couture, where liquid silhouettes and embellishment evoke the mystique of underwater elegance. Designers such as Julien Macdonald frequently explore this theme, incorporating crystal cascades, bold cutouts, and body-contouring shapes to create designs that feel both modern and ethereal. Mermaidia reflects this influence through its sculptural crystal arrangement, sleek proportions, and radiant finish, resulting in a look that is both mesmerizing and unapologetically powerful.




