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Hypebeast
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Ibiza Nightclub UNVRS Unveils New Collaboration with Off-White
Summary: UNVRS, the 'world's largest nightclub', is linking up withOff-Whiteto launch a capsule collection just in time for peak party season – a partnership that's as characteristically unexpected as the venue itself. Since opening in May, the club has attracted partygoers and high-profile guests like Jude Bellingham and Will Smith keen to explore its multidimensional ecosystem, one designed to be a cutting-edge immersive experience and architectural wonder all-in-one. Its collaboration with the Italian luxury fashion brand includes unisex T-shirts and hoodies that feature Off-White's signature quotation titling enclosing the line 'Welcome to the Universe' on the front, while a custom graphic on the back merges UNVRS's quantum aesthetic with the Off-White logo – a visual mirroring UNVRS's ethos of unlimited possibilities. The new space in San Rafael was created by the team behind Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza. It has been crafted with intention at every layer. From custom pendant lights and banquettes to artisanal door handles and DJ booths, every detail is either handmade by artisans or commissioned from world-class design studios, with the space intended to be a 'new reality for nightlife.' The collaboration is scheduled to release on July 22.
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Teenager dies on first lads' holiday abroad after 'taking pills' in Ibiza
The devastated parents of a teenager who died after apparently taking an ecstasy pill on holiday have urged other youngsters to stay away from drugs. Ryan Long, from Eastwood in Essex, UK, was in Ibiza with four mates on his first ever lads' holiday. However, the 18-year-old lost his life last Tuesday after suddenly falling ill while out in UNVRS nightclub, reports The Mirror. The group had only just arrived on the island - popular with Irish holidaymakers for partying - when Ryan's pals noticed he "didn't seem right" and was "acting funny". After helping him back to their accommodation hoping that he would just sleep it off, he collapsed unconscious with his mouth foaming. Ryan was rushed to a hospital in Palma De Mallorca via an air ambulance before falling into a coma that same evening and sadly dying in intensive care five days later. His final word had been the name of his brother, Aaron. Adrian Long, Ryan's grieving dad, described him as "always full of life" and "smiling". Adrian and his wife, Angela, found out about their son's condition in the early hours of the morning but agonisingly had to wait until Thursday, July 4 for an available flight to Ibiza. They were initially told by doctors that Ryan had only a couple of hours left to live. Angela said that she had drilled it into her son to avoid taking illegal drugs and believes that the high price of food and drink on the island could have been what drove her son to narcotics. His tearful mum told MailOnline: "I think what was in Ryan's head was the expense of the clubs, the drinks. It was 52 euros for a single vodka and coke, it's just extortionate. He was doing an apprenticeship. He's not on brilliant money. And I don't know, I just think it was a cheaper option to get a fix, look somewhere else." Ryan had suffered from acute and "deteriorating" liver failure from the devastating effects of the drug on his body. Angela said the loss of her son is like a "dream" and now wants to warn other young tourists heading out to the party island that it's not worth the risk if they they feel tempted to take drugs while there. Ryan's mates were left traumatised after seeing their friend suddenly deteriorate the way he did but they did all they could to help, according to Ryan's mum. While Adrian hopes the tragic case of his son, who had never even been abroad without his parents before, will make other teens aware of the deadly impact drugs can have. He said that people think it won't happen to them but "it does". "You just want him to wake up, but obviously they're not going to wake up. You hope that they do but in his case, he hasn't," Adrian said when describing the moment his son passed away. He also believes that Ryan was at a slightly higher risk of death from taking an ecstasy pill due to his nut allergy. Apprentice Ryan, who would have been 19 last Saturday, had everything to look forward to and was a long-standing member of local football club Ben Bradford Goalkeeping Academy (BBGK). Owner and close friend of the family, Ben Bradford, has since set up a a GoFundMe page to help support the devastated parents. He said "lovely lad" Ryan enjoyed DJing, was a massive Southend United fan and that it was out of character for him to take any drugs. The club is planning to hold a minute's silence for the teen and "do something in memory of him" to help the shocked community come to terms with the death. Ryan was also a county swimmer and won multiple swimming events, as well as being the youngest boy to qualify for an open water dive certification at a scuba centre in Cyprus. Another close friend of the family also warned people against the "squeaky clean image" of Ibiza that draws in thousands of young holidaymakers every year. He believes that "things like this" happen regularly and added: "We were told by the hospital that there had been five or six cases like this already." The GoFundMe has already raised over £8,000 (approximately €9,200), far surpassing its initial £2,500 (€2,875) target. Donations can be made here. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Brit tourist, 18, dies on first lads holiday abroad after 'taking pills'
Ryan Long from Essex had barely been on the party island when he fell ill inside a club and eventually collapsed unconscious - he tragically passed away five days later The devastated parents of a teenager who died after apparently taking an ecstasy pill on holiday have urged other youngsters to stay away from drugs. Ryan Long, from Eastwood in Essex, was in Ibiza with four mates on his first ever lads holiday. However, the 18-year-old lost his life last Tuesday after suddenly falling ill while out in UNVRS nightclub. The group had only been on the island, popular with Brits for partying, for a matter of hours when Ryan's pals noticed he "didn't seem right" and was "acting funny". After helping him back to their accommodation hoping that he would just sleep it off, he collapsed unconscious with his mouth foaming. Ryan was rushed to a hospital in Palma De Mallorca via an air ambulance before falling into a coma that same evening and sadly dying in intensive care five days later. His final word had been the name of his brother, Aaron. Adrian Long, Ryan's grieving dad, described him as "always full of life" and "smiling". He and wife, Angela, found out about their son's condition in the early hours of the morning but agonisingly had to wait until Thursday, July 4 for an available flight to Ibiza. They were initially told by doctors that Ryan had only a couple of hours left to live. Angela said that she had drilled it into her son to avoid taking illegal drugs and believes that the high price of food and drink on the island could have been what drove her son to narcotics. His tearful mum told MailOnline: "I think what was in Ryan's head was the expense of the clubs, the drinks. It was 52 euros for a single vodka and coke, it's just extortionate. He was doing an apprenticeship. He's not on brilliant money. And I don't know, I just think it was a cheaper option to get a fix, look somewhere else." Ryan had suffered from acute and "deteriorating" liver failure from the devastating effects of the drug on his body. Angela said the loss of her son is like a "dream" and now wants to warn other young tourists heading out to the party island that it's not worth the risk if they they feel tempted to take drugs while there. His mates were left traumatised after seeing their friend suddenly deteriorate the way he did but that they did all they could to help, according to Ryan's mum. While Adrian hopes the tragic case of his son, who had never even been abroad without his parents before, will make other teens aware of the deadly impact drugs can have. He said that people think it won't happen to them but "it does". "You just want him to wake up, but obviously they're not going to wake up. You hope that they do but in his case, he hasn't," Adrian said when describing the moment his son passed away. He also believes that his Ryan was at a slightly higher risk of death from taking an ecstasy pill due to his nut allergy. Apprentice Ryan, who would have been 19 last Saturday, had everything to look forward to and was a "long-standing member of local football club Ben Bradford Goalkeeping Academy (BBGK). Owner and close friend of the family, Ben Bradford, has since set up a a GoFundMe page to help support the devastated parents. He said "lovely lad" Ryan enjoyed DJing and was a massive Southend United fan and that it was out of character for him to take any drugs. The club is planning to hold a minute's silence for the teen and "do something in memory of him" to help the shocked community come to terms with the death. Ryan was also a county swimmer and won multiple swimming events as well as being the youngest boy to qualify for an open water dive certification at a scuba centre in Cyprus. Another close friend of the family, Cliff, also warned people against the "squeaky clean image" of Ibiza that draws in thousands of young Brits every year. He believes that "things like this" happen regularly and added: "We were told by the hospital that there had been five or six cases like this already."
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Footballer ‘died taking pills in Ibiza' on first lads holiday as family pays heartbreaking tribute to ‘smiling boy'
A FOOTBALLER has died after "taking pills in Ibiza" on his first ever lads holiday. The 18-year-old's devastated family have paid tribute to the "smiling boy" who tragically passed away on Tuesday after taking an 4 Ryan Long tragically died after taking an ecstasy pill in Ibiza Credit: Facebook 4 The 18-year-old's devastated family have urged others to think twice before dabbling with drugs Credit: Facebook Ryan Long, from Eastwood Essex, reportedly started to feel unwell in the UNVRS nightclub the evening he and his friends arrived on the island. When the group returned back to their rented apartment, the teenager fell unconscious and was air lifted to the Palma De Mallorca hospital. Despite medics best efforts, however, Ryan tragically died just five days later after suffering from acute organ failure. His parents, Adrian and Angel Long, have since spoken about the devastating loss of their son and have urged other teenagers to think twice before dabbling with drugs. Read more on World In an emotional plea, they warned, it's "not worth taking the risk". Adrian told the He added: "Ryan obviously didn't know anything about it at the end, but he's left his mates absolutely traumatised. They witnessed him going downhill and going unconscious." Described as a "lovely lad" who was "always full of life" and "smiling", Ryan was also an Most read in The Sun Ben Bradford, owner of local football club, Ben Bradford Goalkeeping Academy (BBGK), has since set up a GoFundMe page to help support the lad's grieving family. In a heartfelt post, Ben called on the community to band together and "show their love" and help support Ryan's family who are experiencing "unimaginable pain". Spanish cops find biggest ever haul of deadly Ibiza party drugs pink cocaine & ecstasy worth £21m at Brit hols hotspots The fund has exceeded its £2,500 target with over £8,250 raised to date. Paying an He wrote: "At BBGK, we are more than just a training ground, we are a close knit community that supports one another through every triumph and every trial. "One of our long-standing members and his family are experiencing an "This family has been with me since the very beginning—nearly 10 years—and they are truly part of the heart and history of our academy. "Many within our community have already reached out to me, asking how they can show their love and stand beside the family during this time. "First and foremost, your thoughts, your kindness, and your support mean everything. "For those who feel moved to contribute in a small way, a GoFundMe page has been set up. "There is absolutely no expectation—this is simply an option for those who wish to offer a gesture of solidarity and care. "Let's continue to support each other, not just as players, coaches, and parents, but as a family. "We are BBGK. We stand together. Always." 4 Ibiza is known for its wild party life Credit: Alamy 4 Ryan had just arrived on the island for his lads trip Credit: Getty Images
Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Urgent Spain warning for Brits as boozy tourists push locals 'to the brink'
The president of the local health services union, José Manuel Maroto, told that club owners must start forking out for private ambulances to help ease the burden on the service Services have been pushed to the brink in Ibiza due to partying holidaymakers. The ambulance service on the Spanish island is facing collapse, a union has warned, due to the huge number of clubbers falling ill after taking drugs. A third of all call-outs the ambulance service makes are to clubs, some of which can hold as many as 10,000 ravers. It is the latest strain on the Balearic island, which attracts around 3.4 million tourists a year—many times more than its 160,000 permanent residents. The president of the local health services union, José Manuel Maroto, told that club owners must start forking out for private ambulances to help ease the burden on the service. 'It's inconceivable that businesses with an income of millions of euros a year can't provide this service, which is saturating the emergency services at the expense of the local population,' he said. Do you have experience of this side of clubbing in Ibiza? Email webtravel@ 'The clubs are obliged to employ nurses and other health workers, but not ambulances—the cost of which is borne by public services.' According to Maroto, only one major club, DC-10, uses a private service. Although the dealing of recreational drugs such as MDMA is illegal on Ibiza, as it is in the rest of Spain, many dealers operate on the island. The high cost of drinks in many of the superclubs means taking illicit substances is often cheaper. The Hollywood star Will Smith was at the inauguration last month of UNVRS, the island's biggest club, where the cheapest entry is €100 (£86) and drinks can cost €25. A study by the local paper El Diario de Ibiza showed that the island is the third most expensive destination in the Mediterranean after Saint-Tropez and Capri. 'Sadly or not, drugs are the cheaper option. Not trying to vouch for them, just saying. Drinks are crazy expensive—a vodka soda should be around €22–25, but even a beer is €16–18. Club entry is €50–100,' one Reddit user recently wrote on a forum about the costs of clubbing in Ibiza. Unlike in the UK, where venues that serve alcohol are legally obliged to provide free water to customers, clubs in Ibiza make a huge amount of money from selling it bottled and canned to dehydrated drug takers. According to one person on Ibiza Spotlight, they were charged €13 for a 330ml can of water in the superclub Pacha. Data on the number of recent drug deaths in Ibiza is hard to come by. However, a 2017 study in European Psychiatry found that 58 drug-related fatalities were recorded in Ibiza from 2010 to 2016. Of those, 87% were men, while more than a third were Brits—by far the biggest single group.
