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Archive for the ibiza CategoryThe guys at ibiza-flavour.tv have produced a great video from last weeks benefit gig for Jacquie. She should be back in Ibiza next month after the horrific gas explosion under her flat back in June.
Update 25/08/10 – The Balearic government have said this morning that the fire has been stabilised although it looks like over 300 hectares of forest and woodland has been affected. It’s the worst fire on the island since 1993. Update 24/08/10. The fires are still burning and over an estimated 300 hectares have been affected. Another seaplane has been added to the fleet this morning and they are now concentrating on the area to the north of Benirras: Update 9pm 23/08/10 – just got word from a friend “Have just been told the fire department have admitted they have lost control of the fire at Benirras and can do little more as night falls. Locals between Portinatx and Benirras have been told to free all their livestock and leave their homes immediately.” A large fire at Benirras in the north of Ibiza started yesterday and according to reports it has spread to cover around 120-150 hectares. Over 300 troops from the Instute of Nature, Ibiza Fire and Emergency Military units are working on putting out the fires. Some 1,500 people were evacuated from the area, many by sea. This morning 3 Canadair seaplanes, four helicopters, 3 cargo planes are involved. Cause of the fire is as yet unknown.
The night raised 6000 euros to help Jacquie when she finally comes back home to Ibiza. An emotional night for everyone and none more so when Jacquie called Katy on the stage and she spoke out her words live… Thanks to everyone who helped:
the background to this benefit gig (ED: desperate to hint but cant) (in no particular order)
It goes without saying that its family and friends only. http://ibiza-blog.com/2010/07/25/allister-logues-empire-on-ibiza/ http://ibiza-blog.com/2010/07/30/allister-logue-in-photos/
The front of of the Town Hall next tuesday is where the island’s community is going to rally round and help one of its own after a nightmare. There is going to be tons of stuff going on but here’s the the poster hot off the press: There will will be food, booze, a ton of great raffle prizes to win and a special night at Guarana in the port afterwards:
On the evening of August 17th there will be a huge benefit gig on the Plaza in front of the Ayuntamiento of Santa Eularia featuring the majority of the island’s international musical talent.
The lady in whose apartment the explosion took place, Jacquie Bernier – a well loved local figure, suffered such severe burns that she was airlifted to the La Fe hospital in Valencia, reputed to have one of the finest burns units in Europe. We are happy to report that she was deemed well enough to be moved from their intensive care unit in mid-July and is finally able to speak, having been fully sedated for over five weeks. She won’t be leaving the hospital any time soon, but when she does she will be severely handicapped and, of course, devoid of possessions. She lost everything she possessed in the inferno. Obviously, the purpose of the benefit gig is to try and raise some funds first to buy her some clothes, then to put down a deposit on a suitable flat so that she can return home to Ibiza. It could be a long time before liability for the explosion is finalised and a settlement through the courts finally arrives to help her through the rest of her life. To this end the island’s musicians, the Ayuntamiento and many other generous sponsors are throwing their weight behind this benefit event. It is truly refreshing, once again, to see the way in which our truly international community rallies round to help in times of an individual’s personal adversity. See you all in front of the Ayuntamiento of Santa Eularia from 8 pm on August 17th…
It’s with utmost respect and thanks to Victor Spinelli for letting us share these photos of Allister – most people here in Ibiza will have been at one of these occasions even if they weren’t captured on camera – most will know exactly what it would have been like if they weren’t… thanks again to www.VictorSpinelli.com and to Juliet for the Allister and Chupito photo. Helen’s interview with Allister last year is here Click on the photos for larger versions…
Update: 25th July 2010 – Allister sadly died yesterday, he will be missed by everyone who knew him. This the blog post we did last year: It’s a hot afternoon and friend Tony Pike has thrown open a private terrace for us to go and film an indepth interview with Allister Logue. Seen in various TV shows representing moments of hedonism in clubland, it occurred to us that as ever the media was missing a trick, and that it was time we sat Allister down and got the rounder picture of what he’s really about. And why he’s so much a part of the island’s rich tapestry.
So I caught the sixties through the eyes of my sister . It looked amazing! I was living in a warzone in Belfast and seeing free love in London. From one extreme to the other. I loved living in Belfast and I love the Irish anyway but all of a sudden to be dumped in the sixties in the middle of all these people and colours and music in London as a child was like watching a film. I caught all of that. I was at the Rolling Stones concert in Hyde Park etc, so consequently going back to school in Belfast was very, very strange! So I kind of grew up very quickly, being between these two lives. I often wonder what I’d have done if I’d have stayed in Belfast. I was always quite creative and I just wanted to be older so I could be part of the happening scene. I just knew I wanted to be near my sister and be in London. I started hairdressing and when I was 17 started hitting the club scene, and a friend of mine at the time who I worked with was friends with David Bowie and took me to my first big events in London and that’s when it all started to happen. I met all the colourful people crowd and started to live a life of my own as opposed to living through my sister. < During this 1970s period British glossy magazines hit a glamour peak, with homegrown photographers like Snowdon, Bailey and Terence Donovan becoming household names; and New York, Milan, Paris and London swiftly becoming interchangeable hangouts for the fashion world scenesters and models. The jetset life was becoming almost mainstream for the first time ever. Yes, and it was always quite strange for me because at the end of the day I was a simple boy from Belfast with a lot of talent who just worked very quickly. So that appealed to photographers. I’d do the fashion shows, get all the hair done and get on with all the models. But I was quite shy in those days, although that changed! I was thrown into this whirlwind of famous models, photographers and jumping on planes to do photoshoots and I really enjoyed it, I loved it in fact. The first time I went to NY what inspired me was Studio 54. I was a stylist by that time. I was earning a pittance and Freddie Laker had just started his 50 pounds to NY flights so my best mate and I rolled all our clothes together, jumped on a plane and went to Manhattan for Studio 54. I spent two weeks going there every night. And money wise it was either no Studio 54 and a hotel or Studio 54 and…we ended up staying at the YMCA and a close friend had an uncle who was the anchorman at NBC. He used to send a limousine to pick me up at the YMCA to drive me to Studio 54! It was so new, it was so big. The clubs in London were smaller at that time. All of a sudden you walked into this theatre where it didn’t matter how famous you were you had to look the part to get in, so when you got in it was a high in itself. The lasers would come on in a blizzard while you were dancing, all sorts of famous faces on the dancefloor and waiters in satin shorts and beautiful models… it was amazing. It’s never to be repeated again. I’ve seen the film but you can’t capture that on celluloid at all because the atmosphere was too amazing. And I went every night for two weeks. What an experience.
I think I always knew in my heart that I would end up here, that it’s my home. When I came in the early 80s/late 70s I loved it immediately. I loved the fashion. I loved how everyone made an effort. You would sit on the beach all day thinking what the hell am I going to wear tonight that I didn’t wear last week that people would remember! It was all very fashion-oriented. Privilege which was still KU then was the closest equivalent to Studio 54 anywhere. It was renowned to be the most beautiful club in the world, but it had no roof then, so the sun would come up as you were dancing. I remember one night dancing and a hot air balloon was coming down to land in KU and the music was great – the first days of Balearic Beat which was later to become house music and it was a brand new sound with fabulous people wearing fabulous clothes and everyone up for a good time. It was total escapism.
A new creative collective has been born in Ibiza. . .
The jewellery is all hand made on the island where, set against the backdrop of Ibiza, inspiration flourishes. The pure forms and colours of nature giving rise to a collection of beautiful, wearable jewellery. Fine craftsmanship is employed in the making of each piece, using materials which include shimmering golds & brightly hued gems, forged hand beaten silver and sparkling diamonds. With a choice of five jewellers work there is a wide range to view, with something for everyone, from the ultra dainty to the mega statement piece. Prices range from 60 to 6,000 Euros and beyond. This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of jewellery as a keepsake from this magical island.
PURE FORM will begin the summer with a show at Atzaró on July 1st and continue through with El Chiringuito, Natasha Collis shop and El Hotel, each one showcasing different ‘Guest Jewellers’. For a more intimate setting they will come to your villa or hotel with their Pop-up Boutique where you can peruse the jewels at your leisure with a glass of champagne and canapé in hand.
 NATASHA COLLISwww.natashacollis.com Natasha’s strong personal signature style encompasses irregular gold nuggets that are inspired by the reflection of the sunlight as it dances and sparkles on the Mediterranean waters of the Balearic coast. Each item of jewellery is a masterpiece in itself and possesses its own character. Wearing more than one piece layered together creates an even more striking and prominent effect. Her shop and studio is located in St Miguel, Ibiza showcasing her entire collection and is open throughout the year. Recent celebrity buyers include Jack Nicholson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Wendy Murdock, Cindy Sherman and Nicola Fornby.  SHAKTI ELLENWOODwww.shaktiellenwood.com “to wear my jewellery, in the fast speed of our daily lives, is to add something comforting; not only to the body, but also to the heart. “ Each piece is created lovingly and crafted by hand using the earth’s most precious riches; high carat gold and colourful gemstones. Shakti’s inspiration comes from many years living in the Far East, the natural beauty of Ibiza, ancient civilizations and colour in nature. She trained at the Revere Academy of Jewellery Arts in San Francisco and apprenticed under Hratch Nargizian, a fifth generation Master Goldsmith. Her work is worn by Chrissie Hynde, Kate Moss, Sadie Frost, Ruby Wax, Marlon Richards and Marissa Tomei.
Kerstin works in all carats and colours of Gold and in Sterling Silver. She mixes the metals together to create bold, striking and innovative pieces. Her specialist techniques include forging, reticulation, fusing, riveting and repoussé. All her works are satin finished to create a natural organic effect. Whilst most are kept simple and unadorned, some are more elaborate and set with precious & semi-precious stones. Kerstin has been designing and making jewellery for over 25 years. Her work is exhibited in a number of galleries throughout the UK and has been showcased in numerous Craft Fairs. She was brought up in Ibiza in the early 60′s and returned to live on the island in 2005. The inspirations for her latest works stem from the ebb and flow of the sea and the patterns inscribed on the sandy beaches, rock outcrops and dunes, together with the gnarled forms of the ancient olive and indigenous pine trees.
Cyds jewellery is always inspiring, always unique and always a touch extravagant. Creating luxurious yet practical jewellery for all occasions, her work is sophisticated and seductive, with an inherent beauty that has style and often spiritual meaning. Each piece tells a story of a life collecting curiosities the world over. Superbly handcrafted in gold and silver, the collections develop each year exploring new techniques and materials. Inspiration for designs come from the outstanding natural beauty of Ibiza, where Cyd spends much of her time. A committed ecologist Cyd proudly supports fair trade initiatives, offering her clients a conscious choice and welcomes commissions using ‘green gold’ and ethically mined gems. Her tailored bespoke service has led her to specialize in unusual wedding rings. With a long history of Silversmiths in the family Cyd preserves this lineage to create wondrous treasures with a timeless classic modern style.
Sia Taylor creates her jewellery from tiny handmade elements and with a restrained minimal aesthetic. She makes unique delicate pieces in combinations of yellow and white gold which are suggestive of clusters of insect eggs, seeds or grasses. A graduate of the Royal College of Art sculpture school, Sia continues in her jewellery collections to explore the organic forms, structures and irregular patterns of the natural world. Sia’s discreet, beautiful pieces are stocked in exclusive stores worldwide, including Dover Street Market in London.
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The event on Tuesday outside of Santa Eulalia’s town hall was an amazing success. 
The current list of raffle prizes for jacquie’s benefit gig next Tuesday night in front of the town hall in Santa Eulalia. Raffle tickets are only 3 euros. After the gigs we’ll all be down to Guarana in the port for some special guests who we can’t announce just yet 
Most of you will recall the gas explosion at the Mare Nostrum apartment block near to the promenade of Santa Eularia on June 13th, which dominated the front pages of the local press and almost destroyed the apartment block. To date fire investigators are still unable to confirm the cause of the explosion and therefore those who will ultimately be responsible for the damage caused.
I was born in Belfast in 1954 and I lived there until I was 15 but my sister Daphne, who I was very close to, lived in England. And from the age of nine I started going over every holiday time, summers and winters. She had an infamous place in Hampstead called The Witches Cauldron and I lived above it (Sister Daphne’s The Witches Cauldron was a folk and blues restaurant venue opposite the Belsize Tavern.)
I woke up one day, some 20 odd years later and realised I was ready for a change. I wanted to put my toothbrush somewhere and it would be in the same glass a year later. My family lived here in Ibiza and I came over just for a few weeks to reassess the situation. My sister Daphne (whose Santa Eularia restaurant Daffers was already hugely popular within the acting and artistic community here) said what are you going to do? And I said I’ve always got hair and make up to fall back on but something will come to me… and I was approached within two weeks by Mike and Claire from Manumission and they offered me a deal there and I did some pictures for them and then started working there and it enabled me to stay on the island, to see all my family; my sister the kids, I’ve got a whole Brady bunch living in Ibiza!
A group of five women jewellers have come together out of a shared creative sensibility and a complimentary artistic vision. Look out for them all over the island this summer with their Pop-Up Boutique.
The designers of PURE FORM – Natasha Collis, Shakti Ellenwood, Kerstin Howard, JOY jewellery and Sia Taylor – sell in exclusive stores such as Browns and Dover Street market. Their client list includes Sadie Frost, Chrissie Hynde, Kate Moss, Jack Nicholson, Alexandra Shulman, Marissa Tomei and Ruby Wax.
KERSTIN HOWARD
JOY… jewellery by Cyd
SIA TAYLOR
