Pacha Ibiza unveils limited edition collabs and new designs featuring the iconic cherries
Abracadabra collection. Image courtesy of Pacha Ibiza.
Abracadabra collection. Image courtesy of Pacha Ibiza.
Located by Ibiza's high-end Marina Botafoch, the brand new fashion store is a fresh destination for fans to get merch with Pacha's iconic cherry logo, while acting as a symbol of its own effortless fusion of music and culture.
For over 50 years, Pacha Ibiza has been one of the leading brands in club culture, offering the most immersive and meticulously crafted nightlife experiences, and becoming a globally recognised name that leads as a symbol of the international music community.
Image courtesy of Pacha Ibiza.
Image courtesy of Pacha Ibiza.
Image courtesy of Pacha Ibiza.
Image courtesy of Pacha Ibiza.
Image courtesy of Pacha Ibiza.
Image courtesy of Pacha Ibiza.
The new line-up of merch also includes a retro-inspired Pacha football shirt, Pacha-branded t-shirts, hats, beachwear, and a stylish lifestyle collection featuring coffee table books and summer-ready accessories. Another key collection to look out for is Peggy Gou's collab with the brand.
Pacha fans can keep a lookout too, for an upcoming branded luggage and a statement-making helmet, designed with the same flair and spirit that the brand is known for.
You can shop the new arrivals now online at pachashop.com.
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