The Editors’ Pick 2024: Sonia Cardinal, Head of Partnerships
The L’OFFICIEL IBIZA team start the Christmas countdown with the items they’re most coveting this season. From Ibiza to Paris and beyond, here’s what we’re hoping to find in our stockings.
L'OFFICIEL IBIZA's Head of Partnerships, Sonia Cardinal
The Canadian art lover, creative director, and fashion fanatic seeks out stylish buys from near and far.
The brand unveiled a summer collection that I found fresh and easy to wear over the summer of 2024. All the pieces remind me of a Bali or Ibiza-India patchwork done on an elevated level with the best silk fabric. An easy-to-wear staple that I can bring in luggage to Ibiza or New Year on another faraway island.
Available in Ibiza at Agora boutique, Six Senses.
I’m dominated by scent in whatever I do. In last year’s guide I mentioned a perfume as my first pick for the perfect Christmas gift. This year I’m starting off with a classic prominent scent to get into the Christmas mood: Fornasetti Christmas candles collection. Although not reinventing the wheel, these candles are a great boost to have around during festive season. They give a feeling of warmth to your campo finca and - for a hot minute - the impression of being in the middle of a city.
Ibiza Rabat jewellers are based in the centre of town, and I’ve discovered most of their jewellery line recently. My birthday is also on Christmas Day so I could go for the extra mile and treat myself for the occasion. They have a line of rings that are simple yet affordable, remaining classic through time, that won’t necessarily make you wait for the perfect occasion.
Winter weather doesn’t do good for my skin: living in Ibiza and traveling I have to deal with constant changes of weather. I’m always trying different skincare treatments, but a good old simple facials promises a great balance when your skin needs a little extra care for winter winds.
I’m a vintage lover and I always have in my wardrobe few designer pieces that I carry wherever I go. Christmas makes no exception, and I love to have pieces that I can pull for specific occasions and re-wear over again from winter with a warm jacket or into summer with sandals. This frivolous dress from Archive Closet is the perfect one to ring in the New Year under and bring along in luggage after the celebrations are over!
