Nelly’s Dreamy ‘Ophelia’ Dresses Are Beach Perfect

Joanna Elizabeth

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Published May 2, 2016

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Updated May 6, 2019

Joanna Halpin and Lorena Rae star in the Ophelia dress collection from Nelly
Joanna Halpin and Lorena Rae star in the Ophelia dress collection from Nelly

Swedish fashion brand Nelly launches a new spring-summer 2016 dress line perfect for the beach. Called the ‘Ophelia’ collection, the range features dreamy designs made for the sand and beyond. The collection was inspired by John Everett Millais’ Ophelia painting featuring an ethereal water scene.

The official campaign images star models Joanna Halpin and Lorena Rae photographed on location in the Maldives. Photographer Caitlin Miers captured the beauties against the clear blue sky backdrop and green ocean with styling by Sebastian Hammarberg. From short mini dresses to billowing maxi styles, these dresses are ideal for summer.

The models pose in the Maldives for Nelly's Ophelia dress collection
The models pose in the Maldives for Nelly’s Ophelia dress collection
Lorena poses in the Bandage Flounce Bodycon dress by Nelly
Lorena poses in the Bandage Flounce Bodycon dress by Nelly
Joanna wears Blues Dress by Nelly
Joanna wears Blues Dress by Nelly
Joanna poses in Nelly Gold choker dress
Joanna poses in Gold Choker Dress by Nelly
Joanna models the Shine on Me dress by Nelly
Joanna models the Shine on Me dress by Nelly

Shop Nelly’s Ophelia Collection:

Nelly Bandage Flounce Bodycon Dress
Nelly Bandage Flounce Bodycon Dress
Nelly Blues Dress
Nelly Blues Dress
Nelly Floating Form Gown
Nelly Floating Form Gown
Nelly Gold Choker Dress
Nelly Gold Choker Dress

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