Orla Kiely
Orla Kiely’s philosophy is that good design is not over designed and functionality is key. Launched in 1997, she carved a niche in the fashion scene with her use of colour, geometry and pattern. Over a decade later her range has expended and now consists of womenswear, accessories, travel and homeware.
The recent expansion of the London flagship store and showroom has led to a dramatic
increase in brand awareness across the world and her retail customer list continues to grow at a rapid rate. In 2007 Orla Kiely opened a further two retail stores in Paris and Hong Kong, and was appointed Visiting Professor at the Royal College of
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Orla Kiely for UniQlo Launches in stores Nationwide
UNIQLO has collaborated with Orla Kiely to create the highly anticipated collection, which uses her classic, bold and colourful prints on a collection of shirts, dresses, tunics, tees, and stoles, perfect for graphic
summer styling.
The collection is available from today.
Kate Middleton wears Autumn/Winter 2011 Orla Kiely for a Royal visit to The Prince’s Foundation For Children And The Arts at Dulwich Picture Gallery, March’12
Orla Kiely Autumn/Winter 2012 Tea Dance Presentation at London Fashion Week Feb’12
Orla Kiely Pre-Fall 2012
Orla Kiely New York Store Opening
Orla Kiely has now opened her first New York Store. This beautiful space is located at No. 5 Mercer Street.
Orla Kiely LFW Presentation SS12 Film
Orla Kiely captures the charm of old summer holiday snaps from the 40s and 50s with her Spring/Summer ’12 collection. Inspired by the American designer Clare McCardell and vintage Vogue fashion illustrations, Orla has designed a pretty, feminine collection complete with flattering silhouettes and easy ladylike chic.
The silk georgette pleat front dresses with sheer necklines and midi lengths in a gorgeous hue of green feature the garden party print and classic raglan tunics in cream make the prettiest outfits. Orla Kiely’s ditsy print for the season is tiny dancing girls in tea rose and pebble on sundresses and shorts.
Other key pieces include the fashion forward flower girl printed trousers, the contrast collar dress in silk crepe, the painted ladies print jacket and the full skirted pinafore dress in double cotton. The collection’s lurex knitwear in champagne goes with everything and adds glamour to the collection. The macrame swimsuit with exposed zip and button tabs is perfect for sunbathing. Orla’s attention to fit, fabrics and detail is evident in this collection.
The Spring/Summer bags flirt with textures and colours. The rosemary bag in textured stripe leather and the bright patent scallop leather bags in peony and daffodil add fun to any outfit. Newly launched tarpaulin bags beg to be taken to the seaside.
Orla again collaborates with LA artist, Mercedes Helnwein producing the Spring/Summer ’12 short film. View the collection’s key pieces in the film and be taken away to somewhere magical.
