The Orla Kiely Journal

Ways To Wear: Orla Kiely Dresses

From sun-soaked beach trips to bold and beautiful festival styling, our latest collection of silk and cotton dresses are designed with versatility in mind. We've put together three distinctive ways...

Dopamine dressing & prints that spark joy

Our new season collection is here, featuring many happy prints designed to make you smile. With a burst of colour, optimism and charm, SS26 features bold botanicals and playful retro patterns. Each...

In conversation with Orla

This week, we're celebrating the woman behind it all - Orla. From the very beginning, Orla has remained at the heart of everything we do, shaping each print, palette, and piece with her unmistakab...

The Backpack Guide: How to choose the right backpack for you

A good backpack should make getting out of the door feel effortless. It should carry everything you need for the day ahead, sit comfortably from morning commute to evening return, and still feel li...

Among the Tors: An Orla Kiely Shoot on Dartmoor

Set against the wild, windswept beauty of Dartmoor, our latest Orla Kiely shoot brings together fashion and the freedom of the outdoors. Granite tors rise from the landscape, open skies stretch end...

The Craftsmanship behind our Raffia Collection

Each Spring/Summer season, our Raffia collection returns as a much-loved staple - an embodiment of sunshine, craftsmanship, and conscious design. These pieces are more than just accessories; they c...

The Team's SS26 Favourites

If it’s bold, joyful and full of personality… it’s Orla Kiely. We marked World Art Day the only way we know how — by getting creative. We challenged the team to draw their favourite bag from the ne...

Out of This World - The Making of our New Collection

There’s a certain kind of magic that comes with a new season — longer days, brighter light, and a renewed sense of possibility. Our Out of This World spring summer collection was created to capture...

The Martians Have Landed...

The Martian print, our inspiration for SS26 is straight out of our archive. They first landed in 2004 and have returned again for another visit! Alongside our brand new porcini print colourway, the...

The Making of our Knitwear collection, with Robert Mackie of Scotland

Famous for their impeccable quality and bold use of colour, Robert Mackie of Scotland have passed their craftsmanship down through generations of skilled makers. We travelled north to Scotland t...