“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
goodness me, how gorgeous!
I love that collection, I agree with you about wanting it all
Xoxo
Sasha
I have never dressed in this era of fashion before, and normally when I see it I have no motivation to try, but these photos are awe-inspiring and I think I’m going to have a little play around – unfortunately not in Kiely pieces; not yet anyway. What a shame you did not get to sing her praises to her face.
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Delectable!
These are your pictures, right? You take such beautiful ones, I love the softness, I wish I could achieve that! And IDK how you manage to make a picture of a trashcan look fancy…
That black/red dress (or blouse? can’t see) looks so pretty!
(and haha that Instagram gave me a giggle!)
x Angie
everything is so totally you and your style that I even thought it’s you on the first picture
Cute!
I’m obsessing over their makeup and hair, apparently the eyes were the bobbi brown shadow sticks which haven’t launched yet. Also, I love the fact some of the models were wearing specs from the new boots orla kiely collab. I’m overdue new frames by about four years so already booked an appointment! X
I love the styling and the photos. It is so beautiful.
I adore all the sixties styled hair, I must attempt this at somepoint! xxx
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This is such an incredible collection, and I can completely see your style in all of those pictures! It’s literally perfect!
These shots and styling are exactly my cup of tea:)
Thanks for sharing<3
Such a unique way to showcase the outfits. I love it!
I’m in love! Seriously need to get my hands on those shoes too! Thanks for sharing x
Gaaaah!!! I love it all, all all aaaaaall. Such lovely photos too Carrie, i loved this post. xxx
Ooh, this looks like such a fun show! I’d love to live in a world where everyone dressed like this
I really really love the set-up of this, it works incredibly well with the look and also looks generally sweet!
Amazing photos… The Orla Kiely collection is amazing, it is like it came out of the set of Mad Men…
xo, Shoegal Out In The World
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Oh this collection is simply lovely (and very you, if I might add). I love these photographs, especially the last one. The make up is inspiring
Sarah x
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These outfits are so sweet, and I really love the style of photography here.
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Love EVERYTHING from this collection.
Thanks Carrie.
Suzi x
For the Love of Audrey
Great post! I love those old-fashioned typewriters
lovely!
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Ahh!!! I loved the presentation so much too it was so so cute makes me want to work in an office in the seventies and write naughty notes! I took some photos too, incase you want to see! (But yours are a lot better ha)
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xx
^ The 60′s i mean not seventies!
Oooooh Carrie, I feel like I’m constantly coming over all fangirl in your comments section, but your photos and posts really are second to none.
You have so perfectly captured the mood of this gloriously wonderful presentation (your photos! breathtaking!); like you, it’s always one of my absolute favourite things about Fashion Week (if not my favourite), and this season was especially darling and lovely.
Briony xx
I love the styling and setting. The cardigan in the 8th photo is calling to me big time.
Oh my god ! How I m in perfect agree with you… I want it all me too
Love this collection – everything is so chic! I want it all. I want it all. I want it all.
Kate xo petite-adventures.blogspot.ca
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I want it all!! Thank you for sharing the photos!
Swoon… I love everything about this presentation!!
What a lovely idea for a show – it looks fabulous!annie x
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I will simply take the time to quote you : want it all, want it all! Those pictures / outfits / typewriters (even mugs!) are so pretty! Thanks for this inspiration!
Olive xox
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i LOVE everything in this collection as i love 60s fashion, it’s so glamours! . Your photos are amazing as always and I am so jealous you got to attend the presentation. Here’s my views on Orla Kiely AW 13: http://custardcreamsandlondondreams.wordpress.com/2013/02/26/london-fashion-week-aw-13/
Your blog is so sweet !! I love !!
M.A
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Hey, as a fellow Irish girl we are so proud of Orla Kiely & what an inspiring collection. Kiely really has captured a moment in time & has made it relevant to today which just demonstrates her her strengths as a designer. Love it!
One piece of each, please! So pretty!
Did you get the shoes!!!?