The Orla Kiely Journal
Bright colours and their mood-boosting effects
Colour theory studies have long explored the profound impact that colours can have on our emotions, behaviours and overall wellbeing. From ancient cultural beliefs to modern psychological research...
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Spring Summer 2024 Photoshoot with Amelia Pemberton
This season we had the pleasure of working with the brilliant photographer Amelia Pemberton, who shot our sustainable bag range, ‘Bags for Good’ and our new fun ‘Glossy Finish’ bags. Amelia has cl...
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There is nothing more disheartening than damaging your favourite handbag. While handbag restoration is not a service we currently provide, we understand the importance of being able to continue us...
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Designed to support early career creatives at a crucial stage in their professional development, the Orla Kiely scholarship in collaboration with the Royal College of Art enables the RCA to further...
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With SS24 well underway, we spoke to our Creative Producer Bella about all things SS24. "This season's bags are full of strong graphic prints and pops of colour. We wanted this shoot to express th...
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With the end of the year approaching & planning for the next year in full swing, we’ve been reflecting on 2023’s collections. We spoke to some of the Orla Kiely team to discuss their favourite ...
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Introducing Our Bags for Good: What You Need to Know
In one of many small steps to make a difference, we have designed our Bags for Good collection. Our Bags for Good collection is made entirely from recycled polyester (polyethylene terephthalate) o...
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Orla Kiely x NEXT men's shirt collaboration
An exciting collaboration has arrived! Orla Kiely has teamed up with NEXT, one of the UK's most popular fashion brands, to launch a collection of four men's shirts in Orla's signature colourful, bo...
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Wedding Gift Ideas: Say "I Do" to Uniqueness
Thoughtful and stylish, Orla Kiely homeware makes the perfect wedding gift. When it comes to selecting the perfect wedding gift, finding something that reflects the unique personality and style o...
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From our very first collection of bags in 1995 we have always considered kindness to the environment. Ever more so now, our brands mission is to continually strive to improve our eco credentials by...
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