Friday, March 23, 2018

Orla Kiely SS18 Stem: Spring Bloom Vinyl in Ruby

There are so many new things about Orla Kiely's latest Stem collection. Previously, these bags have been available in mostly laminated canvas or nylon. This season, however, they are available in textured vinyl. Orla Kiely uses vinyl all the time in her Mainline collection, particularly with the Jeanie and Tillie styles. But I believe this is the first time that her classic Stem pieces are available in vinyl. 

£160

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I particularly like the vinyl version of the Zip Holdall, as I think it would make a very durable travel bag.


Another nice change is the interior, which now has a Stem Flower printed lining.

£145

£160

There are also several new pieces included in this collection. First up is the Work Bag, which I think is so great for carrying your laptop, folders, or any papers you might need for work. 

£170
A new, shrunken down version of the Large Zip Holdall.

£100

It looks like the Cross Body is the newer version of the Travel Pouch. I think this replacement is a great idea as the Cross Body has a bit more depth to it, adjustable straps, and an exterior pocket.

£130

Several pieces in this collection are definitely designed for travel. As the name would suggest, this Luggage Flight Bag would make a great carry-on.

£65
Creating a textured vinyl version of the cosmetic bag also makes this a great travel piece as the surface can easily be wiped clean.

£35

It's so exciting that Orla Kiely has also included a Passport Cover and Luggage Tag in this collection. These items were available in a previous collaboration with Target, and I'm excited to see that Orla Kiely has created updated versions for her main line.

£25

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