Fashion & Shopping

The story of Moda Adlib has its roots in the traditional garments of Ibiza’s local population. Hence, straw hats, espadrilles and women’s shawls all stake claims to the style’s inspiration.

In 1971, the first Ibiza Fashion Week was the backdrop against which droves of recently-arrived hippies, channeling the inherent delicacy of naturally coarse artisan materials, went wild for traditional island wear. The multiculturalism of an island that teemed with artists and globetrotting visitors filtered into homegrown fashion and traditional island apparel, the latter becoming ever lighter and shapeshifting to absorb newly emerging trends and eventually creating a space for Moda Adlib. 

Ibiza style suddenly became the unwitting alternative to received fashion. Somehow newer, fresher and more personal than the traditional, somber styles of the day, it conquered the hearts of countless youth. Its arrival on the scene meant scores of new jobs for local females, women who found in the booming industry their first chance at financial independence.

The line continues to thrive today thanks to that same freshness and originality, though the looks pitched by the Pasarela’s pioneering designeers are constantly changing. For more than 45 summers, Pasarela Adlib has won over locals, tourists and travellers from all corners of the globe with its fusion of hippie chic. The whole lot is distilled into one timeless style under the banner “wear what you want, but do it with style”.

Ibiza is well known for its hippy markets, street and food markets and ones selling second hand goods. Markets happen all year round with the majority taking place during the summer season.

It's one of the island top attractions and a must-see for every holidaymaker. But that's not the only market you can visit, there are many happening all over the island, so wherever you stay you can enjoy a fabulous shopping experience.

Ibiza has strong artistic roots going back to the early '60s when artisans, painters and designers flocked to the island to experience its unique atmosphere, incredible light and freedom of expression. All this comes through in the markets held on the island where handmade items of clothing, jewellery and artefacts can be bought.

The biggest markets are the Punta Arabí Hippy Market on Wednesday in Es Caná and the Las Dalias Hippy Market on Saturday in San Carlos. Each has its own unique atmosphere. Some major on local handicrafts, others bring you exotic jewellery, textiles and clothing from places such as South America, India and Indonesia.

Find more information in the official websites below:

• Las Dalias Market
• Punta Arabí Market
• Cala Llonga Market