Pattern

Orla Kiely

The world of Orla Kiely is one where pattern reigns. Immediately recognisable her unique design language and sure sense of graphic control has seen her label become a hugely successful global brand. From her early signature bags the collection has grown to include a complete womenswear line accessories travel and homeware sold in shops and outlets worldwide.

Pattern is Orla's opportunity to provide her many devoted followers around the world with an insight into her creative process. Giving a personal account of what informs her work and inspires her designs she looks at pattern in all its manifestations - the impact of scale and proportion rhythm and texture and the all-important dimension of colour. With her prints applied to a wide range of products from bags and clothing to decorative objects and soft furnishings
she is in a unique position to comment on all the ways in which pattern can enrich our lives.

Illustrated with many examples of Orla's work and inspirational images that have shaped her style the result is a stunning guide to using pattern with flair and confidence.

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