Lights, Runway, Sea: The Pink Panther Show at Lobster Club in Puerto Portals

Fashion by the Water: An Evening That Left You Wanting More

When I arrived at the Lobster Club around 8:30 p.m., a fresh breeze from the harbor wafted in. String lights hummed above the pool, somewhere a DJ softly played Debussy motifs, then an unexpected George Michael beat. The interplay matched surprisingly well – exactly the tone for a fashion show that aimed to fuse style and summer air.

From the Runway to the Sea-View Panel

Host Yvonne Struzek transformed the beach club into an intimate runway. Men and women changed on stage in clean-cut silhouettes; the palette ranged from chocolate and cream tones to cool gray. Much reduced elegance, sometimes a coat over a bikini, sometimes a pastel-colored men’s cut — nothing ostentatious, all very wearable.

Carolina, a model from Colombia, radiated in a dress that looked perfectly feminine. Beside her stood timeless types with large leather bags and casual swagger. Esther Schweins guided the evening with charm; between the walks she shared small anecdotes as if welcoming guests in her salon.

Food, Drink, Small Discoveries

The menu was more than finger food: Michelin-starred chef Sascha Lenz served mini shrimp cocktails with Marie Rose, croquetas, fried calamari, and scallops in a green sauce, where the final touch of salt glinted like a small fireworks effect. Caviar and salmon appeared in between — small luxurious island moments on the plate.

Later cocktails were poured by the pool. The crescent moon lay low over the bay; the silhouette of Illa d’en Sales appeared as a dark patch on the water. It was one of those evenings when you wonder why you don’t simply listen, watch, and eat more often.

A Touch of the World, with a Local Breath

Yvonne and her partner spoke about brands from Australia, France, Scandinavia — a small international selection they had gathered on island tours. The result still feels familiar: Mallorcan summer meets international restraint. The guests seemed to feel at ease; laughter, clinking glasses, and the occasional “Wow” at the final walk kept the evening lively.

No big flashbulbs, no stiff champagne intoxication. Rather, relaxed elegance in a place that knows exactly how to combine sea view, fashion, and good food. Such evenings linger — at least until the next season.