Photo standing woman shirt, pink pants, printed sweater
Photo standing woman shirt, pink pants, printed sweater

Summer essentials inspired by Empordà

Bring Empordà’s laid-back culture and beautiful surroundings into your warm weather wardrobe with summer essentials – from Castañer's espadrilles to ba&sh's ethical shoulder bags – from your favourite Village boutiques.

By La Roca Village

Lavender fields and lemon trees

Take outfit inspiration from Europe’s finest flowers, from Provence’s lavender fields – host to Jacquemus’ Spring/Summer 2019 catwalk show – or the Instagram-worthy Flowers by Bornay installation in the Village. This particular display drenches the Village boulevards and balconies with Empordà’s finest floral produce.

Collage woman standing and purple bag

On the left, jacket, shirt and trousers from American Vintage. Right, fringed Emily bag from The Kooples.

Long pink skirt american vinatge

American Vintage

Long pink skirt
Mini lic suede fringes bag the kooples

The Kooples

Pink bag
White hooded sweatshirt sweater

RRP

550 €

Village Price

275 €

Missoni

White hooded sweatshirt

Rural romance

Embrace Empordà’s outdoor dining culture at Atmósferas Mordisco or the newly arrived Iluzione from 5 June. Or, embody the region’s rural surroundings with stone, yellow, ochre, and terracotta colours, evoking images of medieval villages and sprawling farmland.

Collage woman eating and marni bag

On the left, dress from Ted Baker, churros from Atmósferas Mordisco.

Yellow dress with straps Pinko

PINKO

Yellow dress
Navy blue blazer Missoni

Missoni

Navy blue blazer
Yellow dress The Kooples

The Kooples

Yellow dress

Slow and sustainable

Timeless collections and responsible consumption remain the only ‘trends’ when it comes to slow fashion. From ba&sh’s bestselling Teddy shoulder bag, which is ethically manufactured each year, to Sita Murt’s striped shirts which work for every season, shop sustainable pieces with some of your favourite Village boutiques.

Collage bag and woman with sunglasses, white shirt and yellow shorts

On the left, ba&sh shoulder bag. On the right, Sita Murt shirt, American Vintage shorts, Etnia Barcelona sunglasses, Escada bag.

Brown crossbody Ba&sh

ba&sh

Brown shoulder bag
Flowered print midi dress for woman Replay

Replay

Beige flowered print dress
Printed dress Roberto Cavalli

Roberto Cavalli

Knitted print dress

The basket bag

Whether made from straw, jute, wicker or raffia, the summer essential that best represents Empordà style is undoubtedly the basket bag. Perhaps the most coveted edition of this pan-seasonal piece is the Loewe basket bag, in palm leaf and leather, which works for beach days and work trips alike, all year long.

Collage carrycot and table with snacks

On the left, basket bag and beach sarong from Textura. On the right, table linens from Textura, homeware from Zwilling, and catering from Pasarela, Andreu and Atmósferas Mordisco.

Striped camel shirt Adolfo Dominguez

RRP

118 €

Village Price

39 €

Adolfo Domínguez

Striped camel shirt
Michael Kors brown sandal

RRP

140 €

Village Price

89 €

Michael Kors

Dylyn sandal
Brown tote bag polo ralph lauren

RRP

209 €

Village Price

150 €

Polo Ralph Lauren Women

Tote bag

Nearby nature

This summer, nature once again provides a significant source of inspiration for fashion collections. Palm tree prints and floral patterns transform our wardrobes into an oasis, much like the Village – just 40 minutes from Barcelona – home to palm, orange and olive trees, as well as an array of Mediterranean flowers.

Collage hat, sandal from Kenzo and woman

On the left, KENZO fish hat and sandals. On the right, PINKO shorts and shirt.

Vans black square floral sneakers

Vans®

Checked sneakers
Green white flowers swimshort Replay

RRP

69 €

Village Price

45 €

Replay

Green swimshort with white flowers
Navy blue Etro print polo shirt

RRP

245 €

Village Price

123 €

Etro

Navy blue print polo shirt
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The Gala Dress Pubol houses the 11th century Castle that Salvador Dalí gave to Gala. In its attic, numerous Gala dresses are exhibited, all from known firms. Party dresses from the thirties, forties, fifties and sixties, as well as a well-known denim jacket from the painter. (It is essential to book in advance to avoid long lines)

Crafts and antique dealers in La Bisbal de l’Empordà If you are a lover of antique furniture and objects, in this town you will find true jewels. Visit the Antic Center, a 2,500m2 space where more than 30 antique dealers display their pieces. There you can find from an English desk to a modernist greenhouse. Clocks, rugs, doors, natural stone, driftwood washed away by the sea, ceramics and terracotta are among the treasures that you can find in the different antique shops of this peaceful town.

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