The Athena Quarter Cup Bra is one of Coco de Mer's most recognised silhouettes — a halterneck open bra that frames rather than covers, built around an embroidery commissioned exclusively from one of France's oldest embroidery houses, with archives dating to the 1920s.

The tessellating fan motif is hand-drawn, repeating across the cups and band in a pattern that references both shell forms and classical symmetry. Underwired for structure, with quarter cup padding that lifts without enclosing. Silk-bound straps cross at the back and fasten with gold-tone hardware.

Named after the goddess of wisdom — strength, creativity, femininity in one form.

Pairs beautifully with the Open Thong, Brazilian Knickers, or Suspender Knicker

• Halterneck silhouette
• Quarter cup with underwired support
• Fan embroidery hand-drawn by a French atelier, archives dating to the 1920s
• Silk straps with gold-tone hardware
• Double hook and eye fastening
• Adjustable fit
• Designed in London by Coco de Mer
• Made in Portugal

Discover the Coco de Mer Athena collection.

Composition: Bespoke Embroidery and silk (40% Silk, 40% Polyester, 10% Polyamide, 10% Elastane). Care: Dry clean only. SKU: ATA-039-01. Colour: Black.