Clarks and Orla Kiely collaboration takes on 60s and 70s spin

Model wears Orla Dotty.

After a successful collaboration for Spring/Summer 2014, British shoemakers since 1825 Clarks is once again collaborating with designer Orla Kiely for Autumn/Winter 2014 now available in store and on-line.  

With a contemporary spin on 60s and 70s design, the capsule collection spans six styles.

Love the rich autumnal shades, brogue detailing, soft leathers, and pony hair.  Part retro, part timeless.  

Orla Daphne boots.

Orla Dixie boots.

Orla Dora

Note the chunky block heels and use of square buckles and bold round buttons.

Meanwhile Westfield UK Launches Latest Fashion Project - ‘AW14: The Talking Points’ is all about shoes.

Above, winning styles from smart to casual broques - from Clarks's AW2014 collection. Note the combination of leather with tweedy fabrics.  Iconic classics refreshed into contemporary styles.
Product Photos by Lucia Carpio for My Fashion Connect.

Heels vs. Flats - flat shoes have long felt like the poor relative to leg-lengthening, party-going high heels.  

But the tides have turned. With the catwalk awashed with trainers, brogues, loafers and slippers.

Westfield UK - Europe's largest urban shopping centre in London’s White City/Shepherd Bush – has launched a new fashion project: an energetic, feel-good film on Heels vs Flat Shoes, created by Sean Frank.

Team ‘flat’s’ take on team ‘heels’ in a dance competition, which shows the extensive range of shoes at Westfield, referencing 70’s dance shows Soul Train, ads of the 90’s and RnB videos.  

WATCH the video by clicking here.