J'AIME OCTOBER 2020
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T R AV E L<br />
Ibiza: A journey of discovery<br />
TREND FORECASTER ROBBIE SINCLAIR EXPLORES IBIZA ON THE<br />
HUNT FOR HIDDEN GEMS AND ALL-IMPORTANT TIME OUT<br />
ROBBIE SINCLAIR DISCOVERED A MORE<br />
TRANQUIL SIDE TO THE WHITE ISLE<br />
I suppose my job is a little unusual. I am a trend<br />
forecaster, or if we are being pretentious a ‘Futurist’.<br />
To simplify, I do LOTS of research that combines<br />
data with gut instinct to figure out what fashion<br />
trends will be important for the coming months and<br />
even years ahead. Travel plays a huge part in my job<br />
so when Covid forced us into a global pause I had to<br />
rethink my strategy. For the past few months I have<br />
been working with global brands to help them figure<br />
out how to navigate through our current situation<br />
and help them survive this pretty challenging time.<br />
The last time I travelled was March <strong>2020</strong>, right<br />
before the pandemic put a stop to our plans.<br />
It was now time to travel again and my much<br />
anticipated escape was a quick 30 minute flight<br />
from where I live in Barcelona to one of the most<br />
beautiful landscapes I’ve visited, Ibiza. For many,<br />
the White Isle is known for debauchery and dance<br />
music however I was seeking a different side. I’m on<br />
the hunt for fabrics, homewares and any gems my<br />
magpie eyes can find. The plan is to drive around the<br />
island documenting the best stores and places to visit<br />
that will be delivered back to my clients around the<br />
world. I’m travelling and researching so they don’t<br />
have to. This trip was also an opportunity to take<br />
some time out and reflect.<br />
Following my arrival I took a 30-minute scenic drive<br />
to the 7 Pines Kempinski on the north east coast. As<br />
predicted the island was very quiet. A friend who<br />
lives on the island had told me that it would feel like<br />
having the place to ourselves and it did. Although<br />
it was quiet it didn’t lack atmosphere it just seemed<br />
much more relaxed than I had ever seen it before.<br />
I was greeted by two hotel staff who, although<br />
wearing masks, presented me with smiles visible in<br />
their eyes. Walking into the ultra chic reception area<br />
I breathed a sigh of relief and I felt the last knots of<br />
work related tension in my neck ease. I was finally<br />
away from my desk. It felt like my first ever trip and<br />
I was beyond grateful. As I took a sip of my welcome<br />
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