Part of the Balearic Islands archipelago, Mallorca is the largest island of Spain. Situated in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Catalonia, Mallorca’s capital is Palma, also known as Palma de Mallorca, which has a population of about ½ million inhabitants.Mallorca shares a common history with many other Mediterranean islands, having hosted waves of Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Moors, and Barbary Corsairs, all of whom we shall examine within several weeks in light of their historical influences and traditional dress.
Each year on Mallorca, the Consul for Exports and Youth sponsors a competition called Art Jove, presenting awards for various artistic genres. In 2005, the prize for best collection was awarded to Catalan designer Gori De Palma.
Born in 1976 on Mallorca, Gori De Palma launched his eponymous label in 2004, one year after graduation from Institut Català de la Moda in Fashion Design and Pattern Cutting in 2003.
The 2009 a/w collection entitled “New Skins” is exemplary of the De Palma technique, drawing inspiration from the styles of Skinheads and New Wave music.
Photo 2009 a/w collection "New Skins" Copyright Gori De Palma.
