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We don’t know about you, but we are ready for a trip to Ibiza. Who could not do with a lounge by the pool, a swim-up bar and a bit of late-night dancing with pals?
Well, what do you know – LOEWE is back with its legendary collaboration with Paula’s Ibiza, the, ahem, legendary erstwhile boutique. The playful accessories and printed shirts, dégradé trousers and zesty shorts are basically all you need for a few days in the Balearics. If you can’t drop everything and board a plane, simply wearing the collection will transport you halfway there, we promise. Below are our favourite pieces.
01.
The silk shirt
This is exactly what you need to inject some fun into your spring wardrobe. What is there to say about this silk camp-collared shirt other than it’s just off-kilter enough to channel a late-night island vibe, but done so tastefully it won’t look like you picked it up in an airport gift shop after your luggage went missing?
02.
The dégradé jeans
Jeans are not necessarily the trousers you want to be tugging on in a hot, high-humidity place, so these are perhaps best worn in whichever city or air-conditioned climate you find yourself now. If you’re looking to add a little pizzazz to your denim collection, this is certainly going to get you there. Keep your shirt and shoes simple to balance it all out. Or really go for it. No judgement from our end.
03.
The sneakers
LOEWE’s classic Flow running shoes in this tropical colourway are an easy spring upgrade. The leather trim keeps it luxurious and the mesh makes them breathable, which is exactly what you want from footwear when it’s warm.
04.
The pouch
This little bucket bag, complete with LOEWE logo placket, is ideal for stashing your SPF, sunglasses and hotel keycard – and probably not much else, to be honest, due to its diminutive size. But what else do you need when you’re out and about just having a great time?
05.
The key fob
Feeling a bit crabby? This key chain will lift your spirits. Made from recycled leather, it’s a joyful little thing for toting around your keys. Why aren’t all leather goods quite so silly? It’s a genius mood-lifter when the days are grey.
06.
The T-shirt
Dive right in with this printed T-shirt, which will transport you instantly to a sun-drenched beach. There’s not a lot to say about this one – it’s a T-shirt, made from cotton jersey – but it’s a delight nonetheless, so consider giving it a place in your suitcase.
07.
The shorts
Peace, love and Paula’s Ibiza. These shorts would have been at home at Woodstock, never mind Ibiza in the 1970s. Far out, but cut in a modern baggy silhouette, they’re ideal for lounging on a sunny day while thinking about free love.
08.
The bucket hat
Top it all off with a leather-trimmed cotton-canvas bucket hat. Yes, it will keep the sun off your face, but a bucket hat is retro dad style at its absolute best. While you’re at it, you might as well paint some zinc-based sunscreen on the old schnoz.