Popping Bottles

Débora Islas creates a sparkling celebration of summer drinks through collage, nostalgia and graphic storytelling for Waitrose & Partners Food.

Débora brings fizz, flair and a burst of retro energy to the July 2025 issue of Waitrose & Partners Food magazine with her vibrant collages for the feature “Summer in a Sip.”

Commissioned to accompany Leah Hyslop’s time-travelling article on iconic seasonal tipples - from 1820s Pimm’s to 90s Cosmos and the frosé craze - Débora crafts a joyful visual timeline that taps into nostalgia and pop culture with striking immediacy.

With playful layering, sun-soaked palettes and cleverly chosen details, her illustrations serve up more than just aesthetic pleasure - they distil decades of summer memories into one deliciously fizzy story!

design
editorial
food and drink
collage
alcohol
summer art
magazine
drinks
waitrose
nostalgia
debora islas