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rla Kiely has done it again.This lovely lady’s brand

is known for its fun, whimsical prints, effortlessly

girly silhouettes, and functional yet fashionable

accessories and home goods. Her latest autumn/winter

2014 collection proves that she still knows how to deliver

clever and cheeky designs to the masses. However, what

may make this season especially special is the collaboration

with Clarks shoes from their launch in her earlier spring/

summer 2014 collection.

Drawing inspiration from ‘60s and ‘70s silhouettes and

shapes, Kiely’s new collection is inspired by the musical,

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

and 1960's British singers,Petula

Clark, Cilla Black and Sandie Shaw. One can see these

influences in her playful interpretation of the musical’s

costumes and the fashions of that time. Think Peter Pan

collars, slightly flared A-line skirts and spiffy shift dresses

with large buttons and ladylike detailing. Perfect for the girl

with a preppy, yet playful, whimsically polished style.

Kiely’s collection features designs with added posh

elements like beautifully textured fabrics in velvet and

devoré and graphic dog and cat prints to make these

simple frocks, tops and more take on a humorous

air making them delightful to wear. The new patterns:

Ditzy Cat, Big Cat, Giant Snowdrop, and Flower Power

Jacquard will be sure to thrill devoted followers and new

customers with cute and unique pieces to add to their

print collections. However, let’s not forget the shoes! The

six new shoe designs are all showcased within a capsule

collection, each one identified by Kiely and Clarks as key

pieces for this season. Featuring several new styles, the

collection includes the following: The Dora, a low-heeled

slipper loafer; The Dotty, a T-bar mid-heel platform; the

Dorothy, a mid-heeled Mary-Jane, alongside the Daphne,

the Dilly and the Dixie which are more everyday styles

with a fashionable edge. Their stacked heels make them

extremely wearable, yet the fun and funky play on mixed

fabrics and materials is what makes them stand out from

the casual, basic shoe choices.

This AW14 collection features mainly monochromic

pieces with pops of lemon, mandarin and sky blue here

and there to add detail and interest. The outerwear and

dresses are particularly adorable, as are the graphic print

sweaters, which are sure to be on many a holiday wish

list, or better yet, make an appearance at several holiday

events and parties. The collection as a whole speaks to a

wide demographic with items suitable from young ladies

to mature women. Be sure to also peruse the collection’s

accessories, as what better way of making a fun statement

than with the precious Tabitha or Tilda Bag, or feeling

warm and cozy with one of the Mohair scarves. The

collection is polished off with the exclusive AW14 Clarks

Orla Kiely collaboration.

With the temperatures dropping and the festive holiday

season coming soon, Orla Kiely has one covered for every

style situation: from chilly walks in rain and snow to jolly

parties and events, you’ll never be out of step.

www.orlakiely.com/uk

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