Laura Castro: The Island as Her Eternal Muse
Resortwear Designer &amp; Creative Director

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauracastropoorta/?hl=en-gb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Laura Castro</a> translates the untamed beauty of <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/ibiza/ibiza-in-clay-the-artisans-shaping-the-island-s-ceramics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ibiza</a> into effortlessly elegant resortwear. Just as the island inspires her life, it now shapes her label: PORTA. With a background in creative direction and an instinctive eye for design, Laura returns to her roots this summer, launching her own brand and stepping into a new role as a correspondent for <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/ibiza/the-new-issuse-lofficiel-ibiza-magazine-launch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">L&rsquo;Officiel Ibiza</a>. Her creative rhythm is now deeply entwined with the soul of the island: free-spirited, sun-soaked and quietly powerful.

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My personal style signifiers are... My Ray-Ban Wayfarer rarely leave my face &ndash; they&rsquo;re timeless and effortless. I also never go without my Ibicenco jewellery by Elisa Pomar. For me, it&rsquo;s the best in the world: raw, rooted and exquisitely understated.

The last thing I bought and absolutely loved... A handwoven basket from Dragon Diffusion &ndash; it's one of those forever pieces. Beautifully crafted, and I know it&rsquo;ll only get better with age.

And the thing I&rsquo;ve got my eye on next... A vintage Gucci handbag from the Tom Ford era. That period of Gucci? Utterly iconic.

My style icons are... Women who knew how to express individuality through style: Jane Birkin, Bianca Jagger, Erin Wasson, and of course, Kate Moss &ndash; eternal and effortless.

My work has taught me... To hold a clear vision and move steadily towards it. Dreams don&rsquo;t manifest overnight &ndash; they&rsquo;re built, refined, and lived into existence.

My work icons and mentors are... I&rsquo;m lucky to have crossed paths with so many inspiring people. Each meeting feels like its own little university. If you stay curious, there&rsquo;s always something new to learn.

The carry-on essentials I&rsquo;m never without... Sunscreen, always. And a bikini in the summer &ndash; you just never know when the sea will call.

In Ibiza, we need to be extra aware of... Not altering its spirit too much. The island has a soul, and we&rsquo;re all responsible for protecting it.
My favourite Ibiza beach is... S&rsquo;Illot des Rencl&iacute;, close to home in the north &ndash; quiet, rugged and full of charm.
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My secret spot is... The Church Bar in San Miguel. There&rsquo;s something so nostalgic about ending a beach day with a drink there. It&rsquo;s the Ibiza I fell in love with, and hope never changes.
My go-to party pal is... My boyfriend is my number one partner-in-crime, but when he&rsquo;s not up for a night out, I call my dear friend Annie Doble. We always end up somewhere unexpected &ndash; and that&rsquo;s the magic.

The best place to dance in Ibiza is... DC10, hands down. But truthfully, nothing compares to a villa party under the stars &ndash; barefoot, music loud, friends close. That&rsquo;s the essence of the island.

I couldn&rsquo;t live without... Excitement, creativity and the thrill of new projects. I need that pulse.

My top Ibiza souvenir is... A day spent treasure-hunting at the San Jordi market. There&rsquo;s always something waiting to find you.

I&rsquo;d take a lunch date to... Cala Xuclar for something barefoot and spontaneous, or Paloma for its curated charm. Both are little pockets of paradise.

If I could encourage people in Ibiza to do one thing, it would be to... Be spontaneous. Be creative. And jump into the sea at night &ndash; just once. It&rsquo;s unforgettable.

A recent island find is... A breathtaking horse-riding spot in Formentera. It was like galloping through a dream.

My Ibiza life began... I was born here, so it&rsquo;s always been home. After 17 years living in cities like Amsterdam, Paris and London, I&rsquo;ve come back &ndash; to grow vegetables, raise chickens and create the life I once imagined. Ibiza has it all: culture, community and an unmistakable magic.

Something I would never part with is... My instinct, my playfulness, and the ability to dream.

My favourite apps are... Yuka &ndash; I&rsquo;m obsessed with scanning everything lately.

A great book I read recently was... City of Girls &ndash; witty, vibrant and such a joyful read.

If I weren&rsquo;t a creative director, I&rsquo;d have been... An interior designer. I&rsquo;ve always been drawn to the way spaces shape emotion &ndash; it&rsquo;s another kind of storytelling.
Ibiza in three words is... Best. Place. Ever.
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My Island: Laura Castro

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