We caught up with Judith Milgrom, founder of Parisian brand Maje, to get her inside track on Ibiza. Here’s her favourite places to eat, drink and play on The White Isle.
16 April, 2021
Famed
as the epitome of Parisian chic, Maje plays on the fashion
capital’s elegant legacy, reinviting classic items with
contemporary flair. For her latest capulse collection, Judith Milgrom has
turned to the sun-drenched island of Ibiza for inspiration.
Collaborating with the Spanish design studio, Cobalto Studio, and
dancing to a different sartorial beat, we’re packing our suitcases
with the collection’s woven basket bags, ceramic shell earrings and
plenty of beach-to-bar embroidered dresses. Summer uniform?
Sorted.
Here, the
Morrocan-born designer reveals the Balearic inspiration behind
her dreamy designs, as well as her inside scoop on the island. She
shares where to find the best design stores, lazy lunch spots and
local dishes you have to try.
Maje is a feminine, solar brand; who likes to play from the
offset. I created it for women who like to change their style and
who are plural. Think women who follow fashion but also like to
create their own style, those who affirm a personality through
their clothes yet also change their attire according to their
mood.
It’s a summer collection that plays with transparency and
natural materials: sexy, skin, colourful, embroidery, and many
materials with beautiful details. My initial inspiration was a free
and sultry woman, like the ladies of Ibiza.
I am inspired by the energy of the streets. I often sit on the
terrace of a café and people watch, looking at the way women walk,
move and speak allows me to imagine their attitude, desires and
needs. For this collection I envisioned a woman with golden skin,
living in a solar environment, bathed in light and surrounded by a
beautiful blue sky. Picture a woman who’s not afraid to show skin,
who assumes her femininity and her power of seduction. I am not
motivated by a particular muse, I’ve always wanted to create for
different types of women. In fact, I think diversity influences me
a lot.
Sometime in April.
The weather’s still cool in Paris and warmer days are arriving in
Ibiza.
In a house, panoramic views of the sea and the wild world are
essential.
Fierce and authentic. Ibiza is a place where freedom and
craftsmanship take on their full meaning, it’s a bohemian
destination where the art of living is turned towards nature.
Charlotte Ceramics. Home to the most magnificent
hand-crafted objects.
Bagfuls of fabrics, ceramics and handmade items from the young,
local artists.
The best days are spent with a long sun-dappled stroll, a
horseback ride, and ending the day with a delicious dinner.
Surrounded by flower gardens and orange groves, La Paloma is the only
option for alfresco dining. Set in an old finca, products are
locally sourced and fused with a splash of Italian – you can
imagine just how great the food is here.
I love fish! I’d strongly recommend a taste of some grilled
fish, cooked in olive oil and served with fresh vegetables.
Amante. Nestled in a cove overlooking the Sol Den
Serra bay, the views here are just as spectacular as the
cocktails.
For an airy beach spot with great music too, you’ll want to head
to Los
Enamorados.
Located ten-kilometres outside of Ibiza Town is a small sandy
cove. Sa Caleta is fringed by orange-red cliffs and crystal clear
waters, it’s the perfect place to kick back and take in the peace
and seclusion.
Day time is for denim shorts and a light cotton veil blouse. Evenings are for
long crochet dresses, flat sandals and a basket bag.
