Fashion designers from Ibiza, moda Adlib, estilo ibicenco.

Fashion is about dreaming and making other people dream. "Donatella Versace".

Moda Ibicenca, design by Charo Ruiz.

Ibiza is not only internationally well known for its wonderful beaches, stunning sunsets, pleasant weather, its lifestyle... Ibiza is also well known for its fashion style, whose name is called Adlib. 

La moda Adlib was born in Ibiza in the 70s, with influences of the hippie moviment and inspired by the dresses of the Pitusas islands, a native style that cautivated to the newcomers.

The fashion designers from Ibiza have developped over time an own style, whose main features are : the use of ligther fabrics, laces, ruffles for blouses, dresses, and wedding gowns; the predominant color of this Adlib fashion is white.

Every fashion designer has her/his own wonderful creations, ideal to wear specially in summer and in different situations, in the street, on the beach,  in a boat, in a party, at a wedding, at also in the red carpet, as some very well known actresses from Spain and Europe wear dresses of fashion designers from Ibiza when they collect a film award.

The Adlib fashion is an style, which was thought for not suffering the high temperatures, and enjoy the warmth with elegance. This kind of fashion today is present in more than twenty countries.

Sunset in Ibiza.

Dresses designed by Pepa Bonett.  A well recognized fashion designer from Ibiza. Her clothes are elegant, comfortable and fresh.

It was a nice afternoon of spring,  when we could see  by chance a wonderful Ibiza fashion parade, and I was amazed for the elegance, beauty and freshness of the creations.

Next day was a sunny and a windy day, when I was decending from Dalt Vila through the steep  and fortified streets; at the same time, two italian women amounted the steep and narrow streets, one of them wore a long, floaty and red dress of Adlib fashion; when  they crossed my path, I noticed  that they were so tired, I looked at this long, floaty and red dress, which seemed to give to the woman,  the enough strength to continue on her way, and at the same time the elegance that she needed to express her determination.

I began to think that it can be a good idea to write about "La moda Adlib".
Later in the city, when we  visited the fashion boutiques and stores of moda Adlib, I felt glad to notice the friendliness of the shops' owners, and the beauty of the designs and dresses. So I  finally decided to write my post about the fashion designers from Ibiza.

Elegance is usually confused with superficiality, fashion, with lack of depth. This is a serious mistake; human beings need to have elegance in their actions and in their posture, becasue this word is synonymous with good taste, amiability, equilibrium and harmony. "Paulo Coelho".

Pepa Bonett avoids the shrillness and dresses with too many ornaments to focus directly, on a well cut dresses.

Lovely hat and dress designed by Pepa Bonett. Moda Adlib.

Fashion is architecture : It is a matter of proportions. "Coco Chanel".

Wonderful dress designed by Charo Ruiz.

Architecture is how the person places herself in the space. Fashion is about how you place the object on the person. 
"Zaha Hadid".

Every year takes place in Ibiza "La Pasarela Adlib", where the young fashion designers from de Balearic Islands, and other most recognized designers of this fashion style in the Island show their new creations.
Ibiza also participates in "La Pasarela España", there, well known fashion designers such as : Piluca Bayarri, Luis Ferrer, Ibimoda, Tony Bonet... and the prestigious Charo Ruiz also show their new dresses in this event, which is specialized in bridal and ceremonial fashion. 

Charo Ruiz designs and manufactures very beautiful, and sophisticated dresses, haute couture and bridal dresses, which wear well known actresses, celebrities and in important events such as "Los Premios Goya", or for exemple the actress Ruby O.Fee at the German Film Award "Lola" in Berlin, wore a gorgeous Crystal dress designed by Charo Ruiz Ibiza. Her dresses are sold in some of the most prestigious fashion boutiques in Spain, Japan, Mexico, Beirut ... and in well known departament stores such as Harrods in London.

Since I was young, the artistic expression embodies has inspired me. It's a way to communicate oneself.  "Maria Sharapova".

Dresses designed By Charo Ruiz from Ibiza.

Cala d'Hort and Es Vedra.
A wonderful place to be quiet in a small boat, reading the short stories of Niebla de Oriente by Montse Carranza Milián.  http://ow.ly/PBkId

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Fabulous dress designed by Charo Ruiz, parade in a catamaran.

Parade Ibi Moda in Ibiza.

Dress designed by Charo Ruiz next to the sea, and among the rocks.

Eivissa, a paradise in the middle of the Mediterranean.

Eivissa offers you its crystal clear waters and beautiful beaches which are internationally recognized for its fine, and white sands, and turquoise waters.

You will discover hidden inaccesible beaches and going deep into maritime caves.

You will also find in your way giant cactus, and gardens by the sea.

Sunny mornings or amazing sunsets, any time is perfect to enjoy your experience on the island.

Enjoying the flowers, all in a festive and relaxed atmoshere, you must test the delicious "paella ibicenca", with the typical side dishes like bread, aioli, olives and salad. For desert fruits or  flaó a typical  and delicious cake from Eivissa make of cheese. Sangria, beer and soft drinks, and of course café Caleta (special cafe from Eivissa),  there are just a few of the dishes to start tasting the authentic cuisine from this wonderful island.

ES VEDRÀ.

Meet me under the sea!, I will be very busy and happy playing with the intelligent dolphins.

K

Flix, a charming village from Catalunya (Spain) preserves strong, and very nice traditions. Carpets at Corpus Christi day.

El riu Ebre en el seu pas tranquil per Flix, és com un mirall on es reflecteixen els xops, els ceps, les muntanyes, i tota la naturalesa vivent,  com una catifa platejada que canvia de color segons els núvols, la boira, el sol i el vent, el moment del dia i de l'any; que et convida a perseguir els teus somnis i a crear il.lusions, guardant en el teu cor per sempre, entranyables tradicions. MontCM.

Flix, a charming village from Catalunya (Spain), preserves strong, and very nice traditions, which are held throughout the year. Some of them take place in spring, in Holy week, and also at Corpus Christi day.

Corpus Christi is a Christian celebration that honors the Holy Eucharist. On this day, the inhabitants from Flix design, make and decorate very beautiful carpets on the streets.

Children are actively involved in the decoration of the carpets.

Early morning the carpets are already made. Everything is ready for the procession in the afternoon.
In commemoration of the last dinner on the day before Jesus' crucifixion, many Christians around the world receive communion on this day.

The Sacraments and other holy symbols are designed on the carpets.

The sources from Flix are also decorated, in this case with white carnations, potted plants and carpets with floral designs. Every year is different. The inhabitants from Flix  have been making their carpets in armony, cooperation and peace for many decades.

A beautiful carpet decorated with musical symbols.
Flix has a long and strong musical tradition, many inhabitants enjoy music singing in choirs, playing in bands and local groups, learning music and playing instruments at the local music school, and organizing concerts of all kinds of music throughout the year.
Flix has preserved the catalan tradition of singing "Les Caramelles" in the streets on Eastern Saturday. The singers and musicians dressed in regional costums sing and play popular and catalan songs standing under balconies. They perform the time when singers visited farmhouses, masies, and  houses announcing the good news of Christ's Resurrection. In exchange for the news people give to the singers and musicians eggs, chickens and hearty dishes.
During la festa Major (greater celebration) in August, and in summer many outdoor concerts of different genres of music, and dances take place in some squares, outdoor tracks, and of course in the church, and in the beautiful castle with stunning views over the river, and the charming village.

Exploring the old town from Flix, is a nice way to know its rich history, and strong traditions. 

If you come to Flix in spring, you'll find many roses in the gardens, fruit trees in bloom by the field, strong traditions (during Holy Week, Corpus Christi,  St John...), many concerts and sport events also take place at this time; and if you like enjoying nature to walk through Sebes Natural Reserve, it will be specially a pleasure in the morning, or at sunset.

THANK YOU FOR READING.

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Catifa de fulles a la tardor (jardí Flix).

The London Eye.

             It was a woderful day, That we spent visiting the British Museum.