“Where’s my Don Draper at?”
Another season, another perfect collection from Orla Kiely. I’m going to try and keep this coherent, but all I really want to say is “I want it all. I want it all. I want it all.”, as per.
I couldn’t be happier that Orla decided to show her collection in London once again this season. It’s the only show I look forward to at London Fashion Week, to the point that I do that annoying thing of talking really fast and generally flapping about in excitement before and during. I’m an Orla Kiely fangirl through and through. I embarrassingly hovered around next to the lady herself in the hope of congratulating her on another great collection, but chickened out – so if anybody from OK HQ is reading, do pass on my regards!
After scaling an impossibly steep flight of stairs, I arrived to the clicking of typewriters and shuffling of t-bar heels. A model with an envy-inducing messy beehive (and I know my messy beehives!) greeted me at ‘reception’, before I turned to witness a crowd gathered in front of an office of impeccably dressed secretaries. These girls were going about their business – taking phone calls, sorting through files and typing away, all whilst posing for the occasional photograph. Although, judging by this behind-the-scenes snap on the Orla Kiely Instagram feed, they were having a lot more fun than they let on to ; )
Where do I start with the clothes? As expected, near-perfection. Each season I’m lucky enough to witness this presentation, I tell myself that I’m going to dress in full ’60s getup every day from then on. This is usually abandoned a week in when my collection of pencil skirts and white tights need washing. Perhaps this season I’ll print out the Orla Kiely lookbook and stick it to my wardrobe for inspiration – I’ve already started by getting my mitts on the Kurt Geiger shoes they wore around the office. Now to get saving up for one of those Margot Tenenbaum inspired coats…
That’s quite enough gushing for one season. Over and out x
Wonderful photos! Such lovely pieces, and what a creative show! X
Very nice Post!!!
xoxo from germany
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Orla Keily has the best shoots! Loving the beige t bar shoes
I love this style and the photos, its so prettyxx
Love the idea of staging a show like this! and it looks amazing, I also want it all!
I must say I’m really jealous, those photos are wonderful and I’d love to be there! I wouldn’t mind working in an office like this, not at all xxx
Everything about this collection is perfect.
Haha, this collection perfectly reminiscent of… you! It’s like it was made for your wardrobe! They’re absolutely lovely.
I am in love with the beehives – I’m going to try your tutorial sometime soon!
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oh my goodness, those little patent shoes! I also love the shade of pink in that sweater dress
Time Stand Still
I do really love it all, the pictures are wonderful!
such a cool showcase!
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Lovely photos – the models look amazing, love the beehives!
Such a beautiful collection and I love the photos!
Lovely post!
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I could see YOU in aaaaaaaaaaalllllll those gorgeous outfits. Orla rocks. You rock, Carrie!!! Any purchase? After parties?
May I suggest a post? Tell us about your routine: since the time you wake up to the time you go to bad. all the places you pass through, and just a bit about your work (what you do? how? your mates…) too much intrusive? Hope not.
We love u, grrrl <3
of course! I’d love to tell you more about what I do during the day – I’ll do this soon, promise! x
**bed. sorry, my mother language is portuguese, the same as Miguel’s. But I am brazilian. I read you blog daily and goy angry (joking) when you desappear
I am obsessed with this! It really is so Mad Men. I want it all!
What an interesting way to show a new collection!
Love the clothes. And there isn’t a single pair of pants! It makes me happy since I’m not a fan of them, haha. And I want those Kurt Geiger shoes too.
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The perfect vintage atmosphere!!!
Beautiful photos! I love all the outfits =)
Kisses!
Mar
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I agree!! I want it all too! LOVE every outfit and every piece. Thanks for sharing!
Blessings!
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Beautiful photos! Love them
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I’m ultimately jealous that you got to go! That sounds amazing…
They should film the whole thing on a loop and just air it on tv…I bet it would be so relaxing…the typewriters, lovely colors.
xx
Rachael
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I can’t get enough of this show. So beautiful. Orla gets it right every time. I want to wear all these looks, head to foot, all the time.
Beautiful collection, i’m in love with all the clothes (:
♡
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oh wow. how insanely lucky! what a dream to be able to actually see it!
Orla Kiely does it every single time! Like you, I’m such an OK fangirl. The styling is always just my cup of tea and I always just want everything from the collection, and this one definitely does not disappoint! Incredible. I’ll be fully supporting a messy beehive for the next few weeks no doubt (emphasis on the messy, haha!).
xxxx
These pictures are fantastic!! I’m so jealous that you were actually there, this OK collection was my favourite collection at any fashion show ever!
Nic
xo
Great photographs, this collection looks perfect. Orla Kiely shows are always so interesting! Last season, were the models swing dancing or something, as if it was the 40s?
Katie xx
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Orla Kiely is consistently perfect without fail! I always feel like I say that each new collection is my favorite, but really, this one is my favorite!
just too beautiful! this is my favorite collection… ever?
kw, ladies in navy
Such an amazing collection! I love Orla’s concepts they’re always executed so beautifully! I kinda want to work in a glamourous 60s office now…
Rachelle x
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Beautiful photos !
Your post reminds me of a movie “Populaire”. It’s about a typewriting contest in the 50s =)
I think I just died and went to fashion heaven! Saw this post before I got dressed this morning and had to root through my wardrobe trying to emulate the amazing clothes!
belíssimas fotos *-*
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Ah, I would love to wear all of these clothes!
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LOVE Orla Kiely! Great photos. xx
Gorgeous photographs, lovely outfits
xx
what an excellent collection and superb styling!
Karina
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i love the theme:)
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I love Orla. I used to work opposite the studio she started out from in Battersea. It’s amazing to see how far her brand has come.
GORGEOUS photos! thanks for sharing
this makes me really miss mad men. at least it’s coming back soon! i wish orla would keep collaborating with uniqlo with more rad stuff like this.
Haha, this collection is SO you! Even unintentionally, I think you have a knack for churning out Orla Kiely-esque outfits. I would’ve chickened out too, but here’s hoping that next time you get to congratulate her! It’ll definitely make you feel great
Can’t wait to see more of your posts!
these are all lovely!
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so feminine and sexy
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These images are a dream. Definitely using this collection as wardrobe inspiration for the upcoming Australian Autumn/Winter.
This collection looks fabulous. My favorite is the gorgeous yellow coat
xx
glamdevils
Wow, such wonderful pretty girls in these!
Really good picts! love Mad Men style! almu
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Oh, this is downright delicious! What a creative way of displaying the show, and the colours, shapes and patterns are super pretty as always. Thanks for the look!