Adlib fashion in Ibiza: where does the Balearics' white style come from?

The Balearics' fashion signature is Adlib from Ibiza: a white style, in natural cotton, lace and embroidery, born from the island's hippie spirit in the early 1970s. Its name comes from the Latin ad libitum, "as you please", and its motto sums it up: "dress how you want, but with style".

Where does Adlib fashion come from?

It was born in Ibiza in the early 1970s, carried by the hippie wave and the freedom that reigned on the island at the time. Princess Smilja Mihailovic became its ambassador and organised, in 1971, a major fashion show to present these collections to the world. The idea: loose, handmade clothes that let you move and breathe under the Mediterranean sun.

How do you recognise the Adlib style?

White dominates, on fresh, natural cottons worked by hand, highlighted with embroidery and lace, with simple lines. It is the embodiment of Ibiza's bohemian chic, both relaxed and refined, which has spread well beyond the island. The Pasarela Adlib, the official fashion show, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021 and brings together around thirty designers every year, proof that the label now goes well beyond white alone.

This sun-soaked, bohemian elegance fits perfectly with neighbouring Formentera, and with the Balearic way of life in general.

Frequently asked questions about Adlib fashion

What does Adlib mean?
The name comes from the Latin ad libitum, "as you please". Its motto: dress freely, but with style.

Why is Ibiza's fashion white?
White, on embroidered natural cotton, has been Adlib's signature since the 1970s, echoing the island's hippie spirit and its light.

Where can you see Adlib fashion?
At Ibiza's Pasarela Adlib, the annual show that brings together the island's designers, and in shops around Eivissa.

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